第七类：表示比较
比较是分析两个或多个事物、观点或情况的相似性和差异性的重要手段。在英语写作中，表示比较的句型可以帮助我们清晰地展示这些关系。

Compared with A, B…

这个句型用于比较A和B之间的差异，强调B与A相比的特点。
详细例句：Compared with traditional classrooms, online learning offers greater flexibility and allows students to learn at their own pace, but it may lack the social interaction present in physical classrooms.
I prefer to read rather than watch TV.

这个句型用于表达个人偏好，表明宁愿选择一个选项而不是另一个。
详细例句：I prefer to read rather than watch TV because I find that reading stimulates my imagination more and allows me to engage with the material on a deeper level.
There is a striking contrast between them.

这个句型用于强调两者之间的鲜明对比。
详细例句：There is a striking contrast between the bustling city and the tranquil countryside, with the former offering endless opportunities and the latter providing a peaceful escape from the hustle and bustle.