| 单词 | something |
| 释义 | something something /ˈsʌm.θɪŋ/ pronoun A1 an object, situation, quality, or action that is not exactly known or stated: » There's something sharp in my shoe.» Something in the cupboard smells odd.» We thought there must be something wrong because we hadn't heard from you.» There's something wrong with the engine - it's making strange noises.» Something's happened to upset him but we don't know what it is.» I heard something rather worrying at work this morning.» Is there something you'd like to say?» Don't just stand there, do something.» There's just something odd about him.Note: Something is not usually used in negatives and questions. See Note some or any? at some (unknown amount).Thesaurus+: ↑Something, anything, nothing, and everythingF0 a thing for which you are grateful, especially because an unpleasant thing has also happened: » We were given five hundred pounds in compensation which isn't much but at least it's something.Thesaurus+: ↑Good luck and bad luck• • • Extra Examples:» I saw something move out of the corner of my eye.» She seems to wear something different every day.» There's something special about him.» She leaned over and whispered something in his ear.» If it doesn't work, try something else.Common mistake: something or anything?! Warning: choose the correct pronoun!! After a negative word like 'not' or 'nobody', don't say 'something', say anything:✗ I have never seen something more amazing than the Grand Canyon.» I have never seen anything more amazing than the Grand Canyon. |
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