来自短语 of kin.

1. This process is akin to piecing together a jigsaw puzzle.

这个过程和拼图相似。

2. What he felt was more akin to pity than love.

他感受到的更像怜悯，而不是爱。

3. She painted flowers and birds pictures akin to those of earlier feminine painters.

她画一些同早期女画家类似的花鸟画.

4. Listening to his life story is akin to reading a good adventure novel.

听他的人生故事犹如阅读一本精彩的冒险小说。

5. He felt an indescribable sensation somewhat akin to dread.

他感到一种形容不出的感觉,有点近于恐怖.