in relation to 用法详解
“In relation to” 是一个常见的英语介词短语,用于表示某事物与其他事物之间的关联、比较或相对位置。它在学术写作、法律文件、商业报告以及日常交流中广泛使用。
一、基本含义
“In relation to” 可译为:
- 关于;涉及(regarding / concerning)
- 与……相比(compared with)
- 相对于(relative to)
二、常见用法场景
- 表示关联性:说明某事与另一事有关。
例:The report focuses on costs in relation to revenue.
- 表示比例或比较:强调大小、数量、重要性等方面的对比。
例:The fee is small in relation to the service provided.
- 表示位置或方向(较少见):
例:The building is located in relation to the main square.
三、实用例句
- We need to assess risks in relation to potential benefits.
- Her salary is quite high in relation to industry standards.
- This issue is discussed in relation to climate change policies.
- The data should be interpreted in relation to previous findings.
四、注意事项
避免将 “in relation to” 与 “related to” 完全等同。前者更正式,常用于书面语;后者更口语化且结构不同(形容词短语 vs. 介词短语)。