| 单词 | even |
| 释义 | even —even /ˈiː.vən/ adjective (CONTINUOUS) ► F0 continuous or regular: » You should try to work at an even rate instead of taking it easy one day and working flat out the next.Thesaurus+: ↑Straight, even and level• • • Extra Examples:» The paint isn't very even, is it? We'd better give it another coat.» Her breathing became slow and even, so I knew she was asleep.» The monitor showed that he had a clear even heartbeat.» Try to keep the beat even - don't speed up toward the end of the piece.» He runs with long, even strides, never breaking his rhythm.adjective (EQUAL) F0 equal or equally balanced: » Both sides played well - it was a very even contest.» The weather forecast said that there's an even chance of thunderstorms tonight (= that it is equally likely that there will or will not be storms).Thesaurus+: ↑Similar and the same , ↑Describing people with the same qualitiesF0 US (UK evens) equally likely to happen as to not happen: » The chances of her getting the job are about evens.Thesaurus+: ↑Possible and probableThesaurus+: ↑StatisticsF0 describes a situation where you risk money on something where the risk is equally balanced, and will pay back twice the amount of money that is paid if it is successful: » an even bet» If I were having a bet I'd take even money on United.Thesaurus+: ↑Gambling and bookmaking , ↑Taking risks• • • Extra Examples:» Halfway through the tournament Montgomery and Woods were even, but then Woods drew ahead.» It really wasn't an even contest - the other team was far stronger than us.» The distribution of wealth across the country from the north to the south is far from even.» The children complained that the slices of pizza were not even in size.» There doesn't seem to be a very even balance in their relationship in terms of household duties.adjective (FLAT) ► F0 flat and smooth, or on the same level: » We resurfaced the floor because it wasn't even.Thesaurus+: ↑Straight, even and level• • • Extra Examples:» Spread a nice even layer of butter on each slice of bread.» We chose a large even stretch of grassy to pitch our caravan on.» The paving slabs were not even, and Granny had a nasty fall.» You need a nice even surface to draw on - I'll get you a piece of board.» I complained to the builders that the floor wasn't even.adjective (NUMBER) ► F0 forming a whole number that can be divided exactly by two: » 6 is an even number and 7 is an odd number.Thesaurus+: ↑Terms for numbers• • • Extra Examples:» If you're multiplying by an even number, you know the answer can't be an odd number.» The houses with odd numbers are on one side of the street, and those with even numbers are on the other.adverb (EMPHASIS) ► B1 used to emphasize a comparison: » The next 36 hours will be even colder with snow showers becoming more widespread.» Any devaluation of sterling would make it even more difficult to keep inflation low.Thesaurus+: ↑Very and extreme , ↑Complete and whole , ↑Intensifying expressions• • • Extra Examples:» The traffic congestion in the city gets even worse during the summer.» Atoms are made up of smaller particles - protons, neutrons and electrons - some of which are made up of even smaller ones, called quarks.» There was quite a lot of traffic today but yesterday was even busier.» People are rushing to buy property before prices rise even further.» This range of computers is very fast, but their successors will be even faster.Common mistake: even! Warning: check your word order!! Even usually goes directly before the main verb in a sentence:✗ I said 'Hello', but he even didn't look at me.» I said 'Hello', but he didn't even look at me.! But if the main verb is am/is/are/was/were, even usually goes directly after it:✗ He even is rude to his parents.» He is even rude to his parents.adverb (MORE EXACTLY) ► F0 used when you want to be more exact or detailed about something you have just said: » I find some of his habits rather unpleasant, disgusting even.» She has always been very kind to me, even generous on occasion.Thesaurus+: ↑Very and extreme , ↑Complete and whole , ↑Intensifying expressions• • • Extra Examples:» The band seemed rather downbeat, even unconcerned about their success.» The psychologist's attitude seemed far too casual, even brutal.Common mistake: even! Warning: check your word order!! Even usually goes directly before the main verb in a sentence:✗ I said 'Hello', but he even didn't look at me.» I said 'Hello', but he didn't even look at me.! But if the main verb is am/is/are/was/were, even usually goes directly after it:✗ He even is rude to his parents.» He is even rude to his parents.adverb (SURPRISE) A2 used to show that something is surprising, unusual, unexpected, or extreme: » I don't even know where it is.» Everyone I know likes the smell of bacon - even Mike does and he's a vegetarian.» We were all on time - even Chris and he's usually late for everything.» It's a very difficult job - it might even take a year to finish it.» "I never cry." "Not even when you hurt yourself really badly?"» Even with a load of electronic gadgetry, you still need some musical ability to write a successful song.Thesaurus+: ↑Expressions of surpriseeven asF0 at the same time as: » I tried to reason with him, but even as I started to explain what had happened he stood up to leave.Thesaurus+: ↑Simultaneous and consecutive , ↑Order and sequenceeven ifB2 used to say that if something is the case or not, the result is the same: » Even if you take a taxi, you'll still miss your train.Thesaurus+: ↑Connecting words which express a conditioneven now/thenF0 despite something: » I've thought about it so much, but even now I can't believe how lucky I was to survive the accident.» I gave Jim very clear instructions, but even then he managed to make a mess of it.Thesaurus+: ↑Noweven soC1 despite what has just been said: » I had a terrible headache, but even so I went to the concert.» An immediate interest cut might give a small boost to the economy. Even so, any recovery is likely to be very slow.Thesaurus+: ↑Connecting words which express a contrasteven thoughB2 although: » Even though he left school at 16, he still managed to become prime minister.Thesaurus+: ↑Connecting words which express a contrast• • • Extra Examples:» He didn't even buy me a card for my birthday.» They've already run out of money and the building isn't even half-finished .» We hadn't even got as far as London when the car broke down.» The new varieties of wheat grow well even in poor soil.» This dishwasher even washes pots and pans .Common mistake: even though! Remember: even though is never written as one word.! Don't write 'eventhough', write even though:✗ Eventhough I had a very nice time, I was glad to come home.» Even though I had a very nice time, I was glad to come home.Common mistake: even! Warning: check your word order!! Even usually goes directly before the main verb in a sentence:✗ I said 'Hello', but he even didn't look at me.» I said 'Hello', but he didn't even look at me.! But if the main verb is am/is/are/was/were, even usually goes directly after it:✗ He even is rude to his parents.» He is even rude to his parents.verb [T] ↑Verb Endings for even ► F0 to make two things equal: » Sheila was awarded a scholarship in Chemistry, and now her brother has evened the score with a scholarship in Economics.» The whisky industry is campaigning for the taxes on different alcoholic drinks to be evened up.Thesaurus+: ↑Being or appearing similar or the same |
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