| 单词 | a bit |
| 释义 | a bit From Longman Dictionary of Contemporary Englisha bita bitespecially British English a) slightly or to a small degree SYN a littleCould you turn the TV up a bit?That’s a bit odd.‘Are you sorry to be leaving?’ ‘Yes, I am a bit.’Aren’t you being a little bit unfair?I think you’re a bit too young to be watching this.She looks a bit like my sister.a bit better/older/easier etcI feel a bit better now. b) sometimes, but not very oftenI used to act a bit when I was younger.RegisterIn written English, people usually avoid a (little) bit and use slightly, rather, or somewhat instead:This system is slightly more efficient.The final cost was somewhat higher than expected. → bita bita bitespecially British English informal a small amount of a substance or of something that is not a physical object SYN a littlea bit ofI may need a bit of help.He still likes to do a bit of gardening.I want to spend a bit of time with him before he goes.With a bit of luck, we should have finished by five o’clock.Everyone needs a little bit of encouragement.‘Would you like cream in your coffee?’ ‘Yes please, just a bit.’a bit more/lessCan we have a bit less noise, please? → bita bita bitespecially British English a short period of time or a short distance SYN a whileYou’ll have to wait a bit.I walked on a bit.in a bitI’ll see you in a bit.for a bitWe sat around for a bit, chatting. → bit |
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