| 单词 | that |
| 释义 | that —that /ðæt/ adverb ► B2 as much as suggested: » She's too young to walk that far.» It wasn't (all) that (= very) good.• • • Extra Examples:» I'm not feeling that well at the moment.» I can't really eat that much.» I don't think the medicine will help that much.» We haven't got that much time.determiner (PLURAL those) A1 used to refer to a person, object, idea, etc. that is separated from the speaker by space or time: » I've never liked that cousin of hers.» Who's that? Is that the girl you told me about?» How much are those shoes?» FORMAL His handwriting is like that (= the writing) of a much younger child.A1 used to refer to something that has been mentioned or was involved earlier, or to something that is already known about: » Where's that pen (= the one I was using earlier) gone?» She lives in that house by the bus station (= you know which one I mean).• • • Extra Examples:» I closed that bank account when I came to London.» Don't get too close to that dog, Rosie.» They frequently hold conferences at that hotel.» I'm a bit confused. Was that her husband or her son she was with?» What's that concrete and metal construction over there?Common mistake: that or than?! Warning: Choose the right word!! These two words look similar, but they are spelled differently and have completely different meanings.—that STRONG /ðæt/ WEAK /ðət/conjunction ► A2 used to introduce a clause that reports something or gives further information, although it can often be left out: » She said (that) she'd collect it for me after work.» Is it true (that) she's gone back to teaching?» We'll be there at about 7.30, provided/providing (that) there's a suitable train.» It was so dark (that) I couldn't see anything.Thesaurus+: ↑Connecting words joining words or phrases with similar or related meanings• • • Extra Examples:» The water in the lake is so clear that you can see the bottom.» It was predicted that a comet would collide with one of the planets.» She confessed to her husband that she had sold her wedding ring.» I'm sorry that I wasn't able to phone you yesterday.» The light was so bright that I had to cover my eyes.pronoun (PLURAL those) (SOMETHING NOT HERE) A2 used to make a connection with an earlier statement: » My usual train was cancelled. That's why I'm so late.» Lucy has just ruined her new dress. That's children for you (= such behaviour is typical of children).B2 used to express a reaction to something: » I didn't know she'd been so ill. That's terrible.» Turn the engine on, then put the car in gear. That's right (= you are doing it correctly).» Smile for the camera. That's more like it (= that smile is better than before).• • • Extra Examples:» Charles had told her off. That's why she was so upset.» "Jim didn't even turn up." "That's Jim for you."pronoun (PLURAL those) (USED TO REFER) ► B1 used as the subject or object of a verb to show which person or thing you are referring to, or to add information about a person or thing just mentioned. It is used for both people and things. It can often be left out: » I can't find the books (that) I got from the library.» Is this the train that stops at Cambridge?» Have you been to the restaurant that's just opened in town?Thesaurus+: ↑Relative forms• • • Extra Examples:» The letters that people wrote after his death gave me a lot of comfort.» He was sent to prison for a crime that he didn't commit.» Where's the cord that ties back the curtains?» The work that the students do during the year will count towards their final degrees.» The yogurt that you bought was really nice - where did you get it? |
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