relative to 1. 有关,关于,涉及 matters relative to world peace 有关世界和平的事务 Keep your comments relative to what is under discussion. 把你的发言集中在正在讨论的问题上。 2. 与…相比 Certainly, the servicemen have suffered relative to most of their civilian counterparts. 的确,军人与相当于他们级别的大多数文职人员相比,是遭了罪的。 There is a shortage of labour relative to the demand for it. 与需求相比,劳动力不足。 3. 按…的比例,与…相应 Supply is relative to demand. 供应是按需求而定的。