| 单词 | even |
| 释义 | 1. discourse uses2. adjective uses3. phrasal verb uses even (iːvən ) discourse uses 1. adverb [ADVERB before verb] A2 You use even to suggest that what comes just after or just before it in the sentence is rather surprising. He kept calling me for years, even after he got married. Some of my remarks were so scathing that even Jane was surprised. I cannot come to a decision about it now or even give any indication of my own views. He didn't even hear what I said. Synonyms: despite, in spite of, disregarding, notwithstanding 2. adverb B1+ You use even with comparative adjectives and adverbs to emphasize a quality that someone or something has. [emphasis] It was on television that he made an even stronger impact as an interviewer. During his second day Edward looked even more pale and quiet than on his first. Stan was speaking even more slowly than usual. Synonyms: all the more, much, still, yet 3. even though phrase B2 You use even if or even though to indicate that a particular fact does not make the rest of your statement untrue. Cynthia is not ashamed of what she does, even if she ends up doing something wrong. Even though I work by myself, there are other people I can interact with. 4. phrase If one thing happens even as something else happens, they both happen at exactly the same time. [literary] Even as she said this, she knew it was not quite true. He had been aware, even as he slept, of the noise of the engine. 5. even so phrase B2 You use even so to introduce a surprising fact which relates to what you have just said. [spoken] The bus was only half full. Even so, a young man asked Nina if the seat next to her was taken. Synonyms: nevertheless, still, however, yet 6. even then phrase B2 You use even then to say that something is the case in spite of what has just been stated or whatever the circumstances may be. Peace could come only gradually. Even then, it sounds almost impossible to achieve. She told tales of what, even then, seemed like a lost age. even (iːvən ) adjective uses 1. adjective [usually ADJECTIVE noun] An even measurement or rate stays at about the same level. How important is it to have an even temperature when you're working? The brick-built property keeps the temperature at an even level throughout the year. Synonyms: regular, stable, constant, steady evenly adverb [usually ADVERB after verb] Stock is added evenly during the first 18 minutes while the mixture cooks. He looked at Ellen, breathing evenly in her sleep. 2. adjective B2 An even surface is smooth and flat. The tables are fitted with a glass top to provide an even surface. Synonyms: level, straight, flat, plane 3. adjective [usually ADJECTIVE noun] If there is an even distribution or division of something, each person, group, or area involved has an equal amount. Divide the dough into 12 even pieces and shape each piece into a ball. Many would encourage more even distribution of resources. Synonyms: equal, like, the same, matching evenly adverb [ADVERB after verb, ADVERB -ed] The meat is divided evenly and boiled in a stew. Within manufacturing, the loss of jobs has been far more evenly spread across the regions. The blood vessels in the skin are not evenly distributed around the face and neck. 4. adjective [usually ADJECTIVE noun] An even contest or competition is equally balanced between the two sides who are taking part. It was an even game. ...an even match between eight nations. Synonyms: equally matched, level, tied, drawn evenly adverb [ADVERB -ed] They must choose between two evenly matched candidates for governor. 5. adjective [verb-link ADJECTIVE] If you are even with someone, you do not owe them anything, such as money or a favour. [informal] You don't owe me. I don't owe you. We're even. Synonyms: square, quits, on the same level, on an equal footing 6. adjective If your voice is even, you are speaking in a very controlled way which makes it difficult for people to tell what your feelings are. [literary] My voice surprised me; it was even and emotionless. evenly graded adverb [ADVERB after verb] 'Is Mary Ann O.K?'—'She's fine,' she said evenly. 7. adjective [usually ADJECTIVE noun] B2 An even number can be divided exactly by the number two. 8. adjective [ADJECTIVE noun] If there is an even chance that something will happen, it is no more likely that it will happen than it will not happen. They have a more than even chance of winning the next election. 9. See also evens 10. to break even phrase When a company or a person running a business breaks even, they make neither a profit nor a loss. [business] The airline hopes to break even next year and return to profit the following year. The theatre needs to fill over ninety per cent of its seats every night just to break even. 11. get even phrase If you say that you are going to get even with someone, you mean that you are going to cause them the same amount of harm or annoyance as they have caused you. [informal] I'm going to get even with you for this. [+ with] Don't get angry, get even. 12. to be on an even keel phrase If you say that someone or something is on an even keel, you mean that they are working or progressing smoothly and steadily, without any sudden changes. Jason had helped him out with a series of loans, until he could get back on an even keel. even (iːvən ) phrasal verb uses Word forms: evens , evening , evened Phrasal verbs: even out phrasal verb If something evens out, or if you even it out, the differences between the different parts of it are reduced. Relative rates of house price inflation have evened out across the country. [VERB PARTICLE] Foundation make-up evens out your skin tone and texture. [VERB PARTICLE noun] even up phrasal verb To even up a contest or game means to make it more equally balanced than it was. The nation's electronics industry tried to even up its balance of trade. [VERB PARTICLE noun] I would like to see the championship evened up a little bit more. [VERB-ed PARTICLE] Idioms: don't even go there [informal] said to mean that a topic is considered to be too unpleasant or controversial to be mentioned He rolls his eyes and swats away my question with, Don't even go there.' Easy Learning Idioms Dictionary. Copyright © HarperCollins Publishers get even to get your revenge on someone who has hurt or injured you in some way. He is so incensed by what he considers shabby treatment that he's determined to get even. Easy Learning Idioms Dictionary. Copyright © HarperCollins Publishers never be given an even break or never get an even break to not get the same chances or opportunities to do something as other people He kept talking about how she never got an even break from the family. Easy Learning Idioms Dictionary. Copyright © HarperCollins Publishers on an even keel calm or progressing steadily, especially during or after a period of troubles or difficulties She sees it as her role to keep the family on an even keel through its time of hardship. Easy Learning Idioms Dictionary. Copyright © HarperCollins Publishers don't get mad, get even said to mean that, if someone harms you, you should not waste your energy on being angry, but you should concentrate on harming them in return Use these bad feelings that you have. Don't get mad. Get even. Easy Learning Idioms Dictionary. Copyright © HarperCollins Publishers Collocations: even coverage The roller head can hold up to one litre of paint with the patented fabric and paint distribution ensuring an even coverage on all surfaces. Times, Sunday Times Sheer on the skin and gives light, even coverage. Times, Sunday Times It worked nicely into my skin and gave even coverage. The Sun Use a lip brush to achieve even coverage. Times, Sunday Times Dip the bread into the mixture, turning it a couple of times for even coverage. The Sun Prices may even edge down. Times, Sunday Times The objective was to have an even bevel width, even edge thickness with no facets in the bevel face and a crisp bevel edge. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Leaves have an obovate shape with a pointed tip, a smooth, or glabrous, leaf underside, and smooth, even edges. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 They are narrow to moderately broad, sordid reddish to grayish, with even edges that are dark reddish-brown. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 The tool delivers a nice, even flow of filler that would do a professional builder proud, never mind a rank amateur like me. Times, Sunday Times This allows for a more even flow of material and a more even wall thickness. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Her marriage brought her happiness but did little to change the even flow of her life. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 It would also ensure a more even flow through all the firetubes, rather than concentrating the suction on one area. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 A performance piece has an organic form, but it can even flow. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Tip the mixture into the base of the tin and flatten into an even layer. Times,Sunday Times Arrange the pepper pieces over the cheese in an even layer and top with four more lasagne sheets. The Sun Tip the crumb mixture into the cake tin and press into an even layer using the back of a spoon. The Sun Spread the potatoes around the chicken in an even layer. Times,Sunday Times Arrange in an even layer in a 24cm round, heavy-based ovenproof saucepan, drizzle with 1 tbsp oil and bake, uncovered, for 12 minutes. Times, Sunday Times If you have an even number of cards, play high; if you have an odd number of cards, play low. Times, Sunday Times Slice the panettone into an even number of small chunky slices. Times, Sunday Times The first has an even number of factors (8) and the second has an odd number (3). Times, Sunday Times With an even number of cards, play high; with an odd number of cards, play low. Times, Sunday Times Two odds make an even, plus one even will always make an even number (for example, 10). Times,Sunday Times His riders are encouraged to maintain an even pace on the climbs and not react to sudden accelerations. Times, Sunday Times And, ultimately, as the human drivers adjusted to that even pace, the stop and go flow diminished and, in some tests, was actually eliminated. Smithsonian Mag If there was plenty of natural drama to work with, the tricky part was structuring a multistranded story that moved along at a compelling and even pace without losing focus. Times, Sunday Times We want an even pace over ten furlongs, not a four-furlong dash. The Sun Regular use hydrates, helps with discolouration and can create an even surface. Times, Sunday Times The requirement upon contractors to maintain a 'safe and even surface' remains. Times, Sunday Times It's important to create a smooth, even surface on which to apply your lipstick. The Sun When it comes to a nice green pitch, it's a lot easier for them to handle themselves on an even surface. The Sun He thereby created a completely open and even surface on which motorists and pedestrians 'negotiated' with each other by eye contact. Times, Sunday Times Many will pull themselves down to the right depth (probably to ensure an even temperature all year, and perhaps to avoid being eaten). Times, Sunday Times Do them a handful at a time so as to keep the oil an even temperature. Times, Sunday Times Alternatively, close the lid to ensure an even temperature across the grill area. Times, Sunday Times Insulation absorbs heat, so your home stays at a more even temperature across the year - you'll feel warmer in the winter and cooler in the summer. Times, Sunday Times And insulation also helps to keep your home at a more even temperature throughout the year so you'll feel warmer in the winter and cooler in the summer. The Sun Turn the pastry 90 degrees after each roll to stop it sticking and to achieve an even thickness. Times, Sunday Times Cover the chicken with a piece of cling film and, using a rolling pin, lightly pound to flatten it to an even thickness. The Sun This creates an even thickness in the meat and ensures a moist, evenly cooked joint. The Sun Transfer the dough to the tin and shape it to fit, with an even thickness. Times, Sunday Times Do try to get the beef fillets of even thickness to ensure that they cook at the same rate. Times, Sunday Times Avoid using too much powder; try a tinted moisturiser, or even just a clear primer that will give skin a brighter, more even tone. Times, Sunday Times The whole thing took just an hour and the results were excellent: soft, plump skin, relaxed stress lines, and a brighter, more even tone. Times, Sunday Times He delivers this speech with an even tone and a smile. Times, Sunday Times A light covering across the cheeks will result in an even tone, and skin will be enhanced with a natural glow from the light-reflecting particles. Times, Sunday Times Bridesmaids are instructed not to change hairstyles without permission or even tone their arms. Times, Sunday Times Translations: Chinese: 一致的, 甚至, 双数的 Japanese: 平らな, ･･･でさえ, 偶数の |
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