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Is there any other simple word for "reference point" ?
If you never knew what it felt like to be down, you would have no reference point to understand what it means to be happy.
# Is it possible to replace "reference point" with benchmark?
2020년 4월 11일 오후 11:16
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I think the best replacement would we way or idea.
2020년 4월 11일
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In English, proverbial phrases such as this sometimes prefer to use simple language. Because of that I would probably prefer "way" with Justin. That said, "benchmark" works fine but in my opinion it makes the tone of the sentence sound less proverbial and more matter-of-fact.
2020년 4월 11일
I got it. Thank you Lou.
2020년 4월 11일
Hi Simba! I hope you're well.
Yes, benchmark is a suitable substitute. I also think you could consider the collocation "reference + for + verb + ing." In this instance, the phrase would be:
You would have no reference for understanding what it means to be happy.
2020년 4월 11일
Thank you.
2020년 4월 11일
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