1. Life is often likened to a dream.
    人生常被喻为一场梦。

1. 比作：liken to 与...相比 | liken 比作 | likeness 相象

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2. 把......比作,比拟：lever 杆,杠杆;控制杆 | liken 把......比作,比拟 | lingo 难懂的方言,隐语

3. 把...比作：long, variable lags 长期,多变的滞后状况 | liken 把......比作 | conduct 管理方式,行为,举动;v.传导;指挥(乐队)

4. 把......比做：life expectancy 预期寿命,估计寿命 | liken 把......比做 | limbic system 边缘系

1. 把…比作；把…比拟为
    If you liken one thing or person to another thing or person, you say that they are similar.

    e.g. She likens marriage to slavery...
           她把婚姻比作奴役。
    e.g. The pain is often likened to being drilled through the side of the head.
           这种疼痛常被比作钻头钻入头部的感觉。

1. consider or describe as similar, equal, or analogous

    e.g. We can compare the Han dynasty to the Romans
           You cannot equate success in financial matters with greed

    Synonym: compareequate