英语词汇“any”的英英意思、用法、释义、翻译、读音、例句、短语、词组-英语词典

any

(eni )

1. determiner A1

You use any in statements with negative meaning to indicate that no thing or person of a particular type exists, is present, or is involved in a situation.

I never make any big decisions.

I'm not making any promises.

We are doing this all without any support from the hospital.

Earlier reports were unable to confirm that there were any survivors.

It is too early to say what effect, if any, there will be on the workforce.

Synonyms: a scrap of, a bit of, a grain of, a fragment of

Any is also a quantifier.

You don't know any of my friends.

There was nothing you could do, nothing any of us could do.

Synonyms: a single one, any one, a single member, NE [text messaging]

Any is also a pronoun.

The children needed new school clothes and Kim couldn't afford any.

2. determiner A1

You use any in questions and conditional clauses to ask whether there is some of a particular thing or some of a particular group of people, or to suggest that there might be.

Do you speak any foreign languages?

Have you got any cheese I can have with this bread?

Any is also a quantifier.

Introduce foods one at a time and notice if you feel uncomfortable with any of them.

Have you ever used a homeopathic remedy for any of the following reasons?

Any is also a pronoun.

If any bright thoughts occur to you pass them straight to me. Have you got any?

I'll keep an eye out for books and if I find any, I'll send them to you.

3. determiner A1

You use any in positive statements when you are referring to someone or something of a particular kind that might exist, occur, or be involved in a situation, when their exact identity or nature is not important.

Any actor will tell you that it is easier to perform than to be themselves.

I'm prepared to take any advice.

I would overcome any weakness, any despair, any fear.

Synonyms: whichever, every, NE [text messaging]

Any is also a quantifier.

Nealy disappeared two days ago, several miles away from any of the fighting.

It had been the biggest mistake any of them could remember.

Any is also a pronoun.

Clean the mussels and discard any that do not close.

...mangoes, bananas, pineapples, pears, and grapes as delicious as any you have ever eaten.

4. adverb B1+

You can also use any to emphasize a comparative adjective or adverb in a negative statement. [emphasis]

I can't see things getting any easier for graduates.

Anne's not getting any younger.

Synonyms: at all, somewhat, in the least, to an extent

5. not just any phrase

If you say that someone or something is not just any person or thing, you mean that they are special in some way.

It's fashionable for young people to wear trainers, but not just any trainers.

6. any more phrase B1+

If something does not happen or is not true any more or any longer, it has stopped happening or is no longer true.

I don't want to see her any more.

We felt we had no home any more, no family, nothing.

I couldn't keep the tears hidden any longer.

7. in any case phrase B2

You say in any case when you are adding something which is more important than what you have just said, but which supports or corrects it. [emphasis]

Alf said that there was nothing he could do, and in any case, it was a private matter.

8. by any chance phrase

You can use by any chance when you are asking questions in order to find out whether something that you think might be true is actually true.

Are they by any chance related?

9. in any event phrase

You say in any event after you have been discussing a situation, in order to indicate that what you are saying is true or possible, in spite of anything that has happened or may happen.

In any event, the bowling alley restaurant proved quite acceptable.

10. not by any means phrase

You use expressions such as 'by no means', 'not by any means', and 'by no manner of means' to emphasize that something is not true. [emphasis]

This is by no means out of the ordinary.

They were not finished, however, not by any means.

11. any old phrase

You use any old to emphasize that the quality or type of something is not important. If you say that a particular thing is not any old thing, you are emphasizing how special or famous it is. [informal, emphasis]

Any old paper will do.

He didn't want to make just any old china. He wanted to make the world's best.

12. at any rate phrase

You use at any rate to indicate that what you have just said might be incorrect or unclear in some way, and that you are now being more precise.

She modestly suggests that 'sex, or at any rate gender, may account for the difference'.

He is the least appealing character, to me at any rate.

Translations:

Chinese: 任何一个, 任何一个, 任何

Japanese: どれでも, どれでも, どの･･･でも

单词	any
释义	any (eni ) 1. determiner A1 You use any in statements with negative meaning to indicate that no thing or person of a particular type exists, is present, or is involved in a situation. I never make any big decisions. I'm not making any promises. We are doing this all without any support from the hospital. Earlier reports were unable to confirm that there were any survivors. It is too early to say what effect, if any, there will be on the workforce. Synonyms: a scrap of, a bit of, a grain of, a fragment of Any is also a quantifier. You don't know any of my friends. There was nothing you could do, nothing any of us could do. Synonyms: a single one, any one, a single member, NE [text messaging] Any is also a pronoun. The children needed new school clothes and Kim couldn't afford any. 2. determiner A1 You use any in questions and conditional clauses to ask whether there is some of a particular thing or some of a particular group of people, or to suggest that there might be. Do you speak any foreign languages? Have you got any cheese I can have with this bread? Any is also a quantifier. Introduce foods one at a time and notice if you feel uncomfortable with any of them. Have you ever used a homeopathic remedy for any of the following reasons? Any is also a pronoun. If any bright thoughts occur to you pass them straight to me. Have you got any? I'll keep an eye out for books and if I find any, I'll send them to you. 3. determiner A1 You use any in positive statements when you are referring to someone or something of a particular kind that might exist, occur, or be involved in a situation, when their exact identity or nature is not important. Any actor will tell you that it is easier to perform than to be themselves. I'm prepared to take any advice. I would overcome any weakness, any despair, any fear. Synonyms: whichever, every, NE [text messaging] Any is also a quantifier. Nealy disappeared two days ago, several miles away from any of the fighting. It had been the biggest mistake any of them could remember. Any is also a pronoun. Clean the mussels and discard any that do not close. ...mangoes, bananas, pineapples, pears, and grapes as delicious as any you have ever eaten. 4. adverb B1+ You can also use any to emphasize a comparative adjective or adverb in a negative statement. [emphasis] I can't see things getting any easier for graduates. Anne's not getting any younger. Synonyms: at all, somewhat, in the least, to an extent 5. not just any phrase If you say that someone or something is not just any person or thing, you mean that they are special in some way. It's fashionable for young people to wear trainers, but not just any trainers. 6. any more phrase B1+ If something does not happen or is not true any more or any longer, it has stopped happening or is no longer true. I don't want to see her any more. We felt we had no home any more, no family, nothing. I couldn't keep the tears hidden any longer. 7. in any case phrase B2 You say in any case when you are adding something which is more important than what you have just said, but which supports or corrects it. [emphasis] Alf said that there was nothing he could do, and in any case, it was a private matter. 8. by any chance phrase You can use by any chance when you are asking questions in order to find out whether something that you think might be true is actually true. Are they by any chance related? 9. in any event phrase You say in any event after you have been discussing a situation, in order to indicate that what you are saying is true or possible, in spite of anything that has happened or may happen. In any event, the bowling alley restaurant proved quite acceptable. 10. not by any means phrase You use expressions such as 'by no means', 'not by any means', and 'by no manner of means' to emphasize that something is not true. [emphasis] This is by no means out of the ordinary. They were not finished, however, not by any means. 11. any old phrase You use any old to emphasize that the quality or type of something is not important. If you say that a particular thing is not any old thing, you are emphasizing how special or famous it is. [informal, emphasis] Any old paper will do. He didn't want to make just any old china. He wanted to make the world's best. 12. at any rate phrase You use at any rate to indicate that what you have just said might be incorrect or unclear in some way, and that you are now being more precise. She modestly suggests that 'sex, or at any rate gender, may account for the difference'. He is the least appealing character, to me at any rate. Translations: Chinese: 任何一个, 任何一个, 任何 Japanese: どれでも, どれでも, どの･･･でも
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