counterpart
/ˈkaʊntəpɑːt/ · /ˈkaʊntərpɑːrt/
CEFR level C1Topic WorkWord #5775 in the learning path
对应的人或事物
Definitions
n. Someone or something with a similar role in another setting.
对应的人或事物
Example
Our team leader met her counterpart from another branch.
我们的组长见了另一家分部担任相同职务的人。
Urban schools often have better access to specialist teachers than their rural counterparts, reinforcing educational inequality.
城市学校往往比农村同类学校更容易获得专业师资，这加剧了教育不平等。
Collocations
- a foreign counterpart
- a rural counterpart
- a digital counterpart
Synonyms
- equivalent
Usage tip
强调在另一地区或机构中角色相当，不是对手。
FAQ
- What does counterpart mean?
- Someone or something with a similar role in another setting.
- How is counterpart pronounced?
- UK /ˈkaʊntəpɑːt/, US /ˈkaʊntərpɑːrt/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
