“相应的”在英语中常见的表达有 corresponding、relevant、appropriate 等,具体使用哪个词取决于语境:
corresponding:强调对应关系,指两个或多个事物之间存在直接或间接的对应、匹配。例如:
The corresponding figure in the previous year was 12%.(前一年相应的数字是12%。)
Each department has its corresponding responsibilities.(每个部门都有其相应的职责。)
relevant:侧重于表示与特定主题、情况或问题相关、有意义的,强调关联性和适用性。例如:
Please provide relevant information.(请提供相关信息。)
The teacher explained the relevant concepts.(老师解释了相关的概念。)
appropriate:更侧重于表示“合适的”“恰当的”,强调符合特定情况、要求或标准,带有一种主观判断,即认为某事物是合适的。例如:
You should choose the appropriate method.(你应该选择合适的方法。)
Please take the appropriate action.(请采取适当的行动。)