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单词 every
释义 every

every /ˈev.ri/

determiner (ALL)
1
A1 used when referring to all the members of a group of three or more:
» The police want to interview every employee about the theft.» The show will be broadcast every weekday morning between 9.00 and 10.00.» We're open every day except Sunday.» I've been out every night this week.» Every time I go to London I get caught in a traffic jam.» Ten pence is donated to charity for every bottle sold.» These paintings may look like the real thing, but (each and) every one of them is a fake.» That salmon was very expensive so make sure you eat up every (single) bit.Thesaurus+: ↑Both, all, each and every
every bit as
2
F0 equally as:
» Opponents of the war are considered every bit as patriotic as supporters.Thesaurus+: ↑Similar and the same , ↑Describing people with the same qualities
every last
3
F0 every:
» We catch the majority of people, but hunting down every last tax dodger is impossible.Thesaurus+: ↑Both, all, each and every
every which way US
4
F0 in all directions:
» The game was hindered by a fierce wind that swept the ball every which way.Thesaurus+: ↑General location and orientation
in every way
5
F0 in all ways:
» This movie is in every way a masterpiece of cinematography.Thesaurus+: ↑General
(your) every need
6
F0 all the things that you need or want:
» There'll be an assistant there to see to your every need.Thesaurus+: ↑Feelings of desire
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Extra Examples:» The police have taken fingerprints from every man in the neighbourhood.» There are guards posted at every entrance.» Humphrey Bogart's my hero - I've seen every one of his films.» She knows the name of every kid in the school.» From the top of the hill, we could see for miles in every direction.Common mistake: every time! Remember: when every is followed by time, it is written as two words.! Don't write 'everytime', write every time: I see him everytime I take the dog for a walk.» I see him every time I take the dog for a walk.
determiner (GREATEST)
B2 the greatest possible or that can be imagined: » I'd like to wish you every success in your new job/happiness in your new home.» She has every reason to be unhappy after losing her job and her home.» You had every opportunity to make a complaint.» Every effort is being made to minimize civilian casualties.» She has every right to be proud of her tremendous achievements.Thesaurus+: ↑Extremely good
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Extra Examples:» Will you join me in wishing the bride and groom every happiness?» I have every respect for his ideas, even if I don't agree with them.» Let me offer my every sympathy to you at this sad time.» I have every admiration for people who do that sort of work.» The doctors made every effort to save the boy's life.
determiner (REPEATED)
1
A1 used to show that something is repeated regularly:
» Computers can perform millions of calculations every second.» Every four minutes a car is stolen in this city.» Every day in the US 25 people are murdered with handguns.» Every few kilometres we passed a burned out jeep or truck at the side of the road.» The conference takes place every other/second year.Thesaurus+: ↑Both, all, each and everyThesaurus+: ↑Continually and repeatedly
every now and again/then
2
C1 sometimes but not often:
» Every now and again/then they'll have a beer together.Thesaurus+: ↑Rarely and infrequently
every so often
3
C2 sometimes but not often:
» Every so often I treat myself to a meal in an expensive restaurant.Thesaurus+: ↑Rarely and infrequently
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Extra Examples:» My father took me to watch the football every Saturday.» Trains for Washington depart every half hour .» The Oscar ceremony takes place in March every year.» He's phoned me (up) every day this week.» As a young girl, she spent every weekend riding her pony.
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