| 单词 | only |
| 释义 | only —only /ˈəʊn.li/ aep /ˈoʊn-/ adjective [before noun] ► A1 used to show that there is a single one or very few of something, or that there are no others: » I was the only person on the train.» Is this really the only way to do it?» The only thing that matters is that the baby is healthy.» It was the only thing I could do under the circumstances.» Rita was the only person to complain.Thesaurus+: ↑Single, double and multiple• • • Extra Examples:» The only time I have clear next week is Tuesday afternoon.» The rebels' only form of defence against the soldiers' guns was sticks and stones.» An Olympic gold medal is the only thing that has evaded her in her remarkable career.» Dennis White scored the only goal in an otherwise forgettable match.» They turned their noses up at the only hotel that was available.Common mistake: only! Warning: check your word order!! Only usually goes directly before the main verb in a sentence:✗ I only will accept the job if you increase my salary.» I will only accept the job if you increase my salary.! But if the main verb is am/is/are/was/were, only usually goes directly after it:✗ The winner only was five years old.» The winner was only five years old.adverb (BAD RESULT) ► F0 used when saying that something unpleasant will happen as a result of an action or a failure to act: » If you don't do something about it now it will only get worse.Thesaurus+: ↑Merely and barely , ↑Almostadverb (FEEL SORRY) F0 used to show that you feel sorry about something that cannot happen when explaining why it cannot happen: » I'd love to go to Australia. I only wish I could afford to.Thesaurus+: ↑Sadness and regretI only hope/wish (that)B2 used to emphasize what you are hoping or wishing for: » I only hope you know what you're doing.» I only wish that they would keep in touch more regularly.adverb (NOT MORE) ► A1 used to show that something is limited to not more than, or is not anything other than, the people, things, amount, or activity stated: » At present these televisions are only available in Japan.» Only Sue and Mark bothered to turn up for the meeting.» This club is for members only.» Only an idiot would do that.» These shoes only cost £20.» Don't worry - it's only a scratch.» I was only joking.» I was only trying to help.» I only arrived half an hour ago.» She spoke to me only a few minutes ago on the phone.» It's only four o'clock and it's already getting dark.» "Who's there?" "It's only me (= it is not someone you should worry about). I've locked myself out."» It's only natural that you should worry about your children.Thesaurus+: ↑Single, double and multiple• • • Extra Examples:» Of 30 countries inspected for airline safety, only 17 received a clean bill of health.» I was only doing 30 mph on the clock.» He only got the job because of his connections!» She only asked me to her party as an afterthought.» Not only did I speak to her, I even got her autograph!adverb INFORMAL (SILLY) ► F0 used to show that you think someone has done something silly: » She's only locked herself out of her flat again!Thesaurus+: ↑Interjections , ↑Sounds used as interjectionsadverb not only ... (but) alsoB2 used to say that two related things are true or happened, especially when this is surprising or shocking: » Not only did he turn up late, he also forgot his books.» If this project fails it will affect not only our department, but also the whole organization.Thesaurus+: ↑Also, extra, and in additionhave only (got) toF0 If you say you have only (got) to do something, you mean that it is all you need to do in order to achieve something else: » If you want any help, you have only to ask.» You've only got to look at her face to see that she's not well.Thesaurus+: ↑Succeeding, achieving and fulfillingadverb only justB1 used to refer to something that happens almost immediately after something else: » People were leaving and I'd only just arrived.» We'd only just set off when the car broke down.Thesaurus+: ↑In the pastF0 almost not: » There was only just enough food to go round.» We arrived in time for our flight, but only just (= but we almost did not).Thesaurus+: ↑Merely and barely , ↑Almostconjunction ► C2 used to show what is the single or main reason why something mentioned in the first part of the sentence cannot be performed or is not completely true: » I'd invite Frances to the party, only (= but I will not because) I don't want her husband to come.» I'd phone him myself, only (= but I cannot because) I've got to go out.» I'd be happy to do it for you, only (= but) don't expect it to be done before next week.» This fabric is similar to wool, only (= except that it is) cheaper.Thesaurus+: ↑Connecting words which express a contrast• • • Extra Examples:» I'd offer to give you a lift to the airport, only I've got to go to work.» I'll make dinner, only not until you've tidied your room.» I'd would pay for dinner, only I've forgotten my wallet.» I would help you move house, only I've hurt my back.» Her latest novel is similar to her last one, only it's not as well written. |
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