单词 | such |
释义 | such —such /sʌtʃ/ noun as such► F0 in the true or exact meaning of the word or phrase: » There wasn't much vegetarian food as such, although there were several different types of cheese.» We don't have a secretary as such, but we do have a student who comes in to do a bit of filing.Thesaurus+: ↑Accurate and exactpredeterminer determiner ► A2 used before a noun or noun phrase to add emphasis: » That's such a good film.» It seems like such a long way to drive for just one day.» Oh Richard, you're such an idiot!» Such cruelty really is beyond my comprehension.» I'd put on such a lot of weight that I couldn't get into my trousers.Thesaurus+: ↑Very and extreme , ↑Complete and whole , ↑Intensifying expressions• • • Extra Examples:» She's got such a cheeky grin.» He's such a child if he doesn't get his own way.» I never knew you were such a good dancer.» I really admire people who can work in such difficult conditions.» That was such a sad film.Common mistake: such! Remember: when it refers to a singular countable noun, such is followed by a or an.! Don't say 'such person/event/situation', say such a person, event, situation:✗ We had such good holiday in Greece last year.» We had such a good holiday in Greece last year.predeterminer determiner, pronoun B2 of a particular or similar type: » Small companies such as ours are very vulnerable in a recession.» I'm looking for a cloth for cleaning silver. Do you have such a thing?» Present on this grand occasion were Andrew Davies, Melissa Peters, and other such stars.» I tried to tell her in such a way that she wouldn't be offended.» He said it was an Edwardian washstand or some such thing - I can't remember exactly.» OLD-FASHIONED INFORMAL I just bought one or two things - bread and milk and such (ALSO suchlike).» FORMAL Our lunch was such (= of a type) that we don't really need an evening meal.Thesaurus+: ↑Similar and the same , ↑Describing people with the same qualitiessuch asA2 for example: » That sum of money is to cover costs such as travel and accommodation.Thesaurus+: ↑Typifying, illustrating and exemplifying , ↑Meaning and significance• • • Extra Examples:» Who in the world could do such a thing?» He worded the reply in such a way that he did not admit making the original error.» I was merely questioning whether we have the money to fund such a project.» Tickets for such events will typically cost around 30 dollars.» He doesn't often make such offers. |
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