单词 | until |
释义 | Word Frequency until(ʌnˈtɪl) conjunction (subordinating) 1. up to (a time) that he laughed until he cried 2. (used with a negative) before (a time or event) until you change, you can't go out preposition ▶ USAGE The use of until such time as (as in industrial action will continue until such time as our demands are met) is unnecessary and should be avoided: industrial action will continue until our demands are met3. (often preceded by up) in or throughout the period before he waited until six 4. (used with a negative) earlier than; before he won't come until tomorrow Word origin C13 untill; related to Old High German unt unto, until, Old Norse und; see till1 |
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