meaning of English words.

analogous (analo|gous) Pronunciation: /əˈnaləgəs/adjective comparable in certain respects, typically in a way which makes clearer the nature of the things compared: they saw the relationship between a ruler and his subjects as analogous to that of father and childrenBiology (of organs) performing a similar function but having a different evolutionary origin, such as the wings of insects and birds. Often contrasted with homologous

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1analogous(not an often used adj) to=similar to, alike=類似
2usage=similar to
e.g:a & b are analogous(computers and brains are analogous.)
a is analogous to b(computers are analogous to brains)
a is analogous with b(computers are analogous with brains)
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To KwokPoLee,:-
analogue to=analogue=analogy(noun)
It means a comparison between one thing and another made for the purpose of explanation or clarification.
eg.(for spatial position,voltage,etc)
eg In sportsday,we have a comparison analogy between our sc and another..
eg In Biology,we have an analogous between the wings of Insects and Birds!

analogous to = 類似的

example:
The mooncake is analogous to the moon.

analogousto好似係分開的

應該是analogous to(類似的; 可比擬的)

eg.The heart is analogous to a pump.(heart and pump有相似之處）

eg.The sun is analogous to a lamp.