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单词 let alone
释义

let alone

conjunction

: to say nothing of : not to mention
used especially to emphasize the improbability of a contrasting example
he would never walk again let alone play golfSports Illus.how many ever see an Ambassador or Minister, let alone a President Robert Lacville

Synonyms

  • much less
  • never mind
  • still less
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Example Sentences

I don't have enough money for a new car, let alone a luxury sedan.

Word History

First Known Use

1765, in the meaning defined above

let alone

conjunction

as in not to mention
to say nothing of I don't have enough money for a new car, let alone a luxury sedan

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • not to mention
  • still less
  • never mind
  • much less
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