symmetrically
/sɪˈmetrɪkli/ (bre, ipa) · [səmˈɛtrɪkli] /sɪˈmetrɪkli/ (ame, ipa) · [səmˈɛtrɪkli] /-rə̇k(ə)lē How to pronounce symmetrically (audio) -rēk-, -li/ (ame, mw)
symmetrically — 副詞
1. with parts set in matching positions around a middle line or point, so each side
對稱地
以鏡像或對位方式相配
with parts set in matching positions around a middle line or point, so each side answers the other like a mirror image or a turned copy.
The museum placed two stone lions symmetrically beside the front steps.
博物館把兩尊石獅對稱地放在前方階梯兩旁。
arranged in matching positions on each side
Bao folded the paper symmetrically before cutting out the snowflake design.
Bao 先把紙對稱地折好，再剪出雪花圖案。
verb + symmetrically before a making action
In the logo, red stars sit symmetrically above the blue circle.
在那個標誌裡，紅星對稱地落在藍色圓形上方。
The surgeon marked the cheeks symmetrically to guide the final stitches.
外科醫師把臉頰兩側對稱地標記好，好引導最後的縫合。
At dusk, the bridge lights shone symmetrically across both sides of the river.
黃昏時，橋上的燈光對稱地映在河流兩側。
- evenly
stresses equal spacing or amount, but not necessarily mirror matching
- uniformly
means in the same way everywhere, often without paired sides
- proportionally
focuses on matching ratio or scale rather than mirrored position
- asymmetrically
with one side or part not matching the other
- unevenly
with irregular spacing or balance
文法句型
be arranged symmetrically
verb + symmetrically around + noun
verb + symmetrically on both sides
用法筆記
Common with verbs such as arrange, place, fold, and mark when physical layout matters. Distinguish from sense 2: this sense is about visible matching shape or position, not equal treatment or response.
常見錯誤
2. with the same role, burden, or reply on each side, so neither side gets better t
對等地
以相同標準回應雙方
with the same role, burden, or reply on each side, so neither side gets better treatment than the other.
After the merger, both partners shared the risk symmetrically and split profits equally.
合併後，兩位合夥人對等地分擔風險，也平均分配利潤。
equal duties and gains on both sides
The teacher questioned the two teams symmetrically, giving each side the same time.
老師對兩隊對等地提問，給每一邊相同的時間。
same standard applied to both groups
Our contract penalizes late delivery symmetrically, whether the fault is yours or ours.
我們的合約會對等地處罰延遲交貨，不論責任在你方還是我方。
The judge treated both complaints symmetrically instead of trusting the older company.
法官對等地處理兩項申訴，而不是先相信那家較老的公司。
Gita answered the brothers symmetrically, praising one effort and criticizing the other.
Gita 對兩兄弟給出對等的回應，稱讚一人的努力，也批評另一人。
- equally
broad everyday word for the same degree, without the sense of two matching sides
- correspondingly
stresses matching movement or reply between paired parts
- reciprocally
focuses on mutual exchange, especially in formal writing
- one-sidedly
in a way that favours or protects only one side
- unequally
with different standards or burdens for each side
文法句型
treat + noun + symmetrically
apply + noun + symmetrically
share + noun + symmetrically
用法筆記
Often used for rules, rights, blame, and negotiations where the same standard must apply to both sides. Distinguish from sense 1: here the match is in treatment or function, not in physical shape.