| 释义 |
alrightal‧right /ˌɔːlˈraɪt $ ˌɒːl-/ adjective, adverb   when someone asks or tells you to do something► yes spoken · "Will you type this letter for me, please." "Yes, but I'll have to finish this first."· "Clean the pans and scrub the floor, I want this place spotless." "Yes, sir," he replied. ► ok/okay spoken say this when you agree to do something but you are not completely happy about it: · "Could you pick me up at about 12 o'clock?" "Okay, if you're sure it won't be any later than that."· "Go and wake Ted up, will you?" "OK, but he isn't going to be too pleased." ► all right/alright spoken say this especially when you do not really want to do what someone is asking or telling you to do: · "Dad, can you help me with this maths homework?'' "Alright, but shouldn't you really do it by yourself?''all right then: · "I'd really like to see you some time this week.'' "Oh, all right then, how about a quick drink after work?'' ► right spoken especially British say this especially when you want to show that you have understood what someone wants you to do and you are going to do it: · "We seem to have run out of eggs, too." "Right, how many do you want?"· "I'll need ten copies of this letter.'' "Right, I'll do it straight away.'' ► sure spoken informal especially American say this when you are happy to do something which someone asks or tells you to do: · "Will you be able to help with Jimmy's birthday party?'' "Sure, I love kids.''· "Just go out to the garage, will you, and get my tools.'' "Sure, I'll be right back.'' ► no problem spoken say this when you are very happy to do something that someone has asked you to do: · "Can you have the car ready for me by 5 o'clock?" "No problem, sir."· "Could you get me down that box on the top shelf?" "Sure, no problem at all." another spelling of all right that some people think is incorrect |