| 单词 | then |
| 释义 | then —then /ðen/ adverb (IN ADDITION) ► B2 in addition: » This is the standard model, then there's the deluxe version which costs more.Thesaurus+: ↑Also, extra, and in addition• • • Extra Examples:» We have a town house, a country cottage, and then there's our villa in Spain.» She's a writer mainly - then she paints, and does some excellent photography too.» I've got to get everything ready for our visitors, and then I haven't finished writing that report yet.» If you're looking for something smaller, then there's a compact 36 cm screen size, ideal for bedroom or kitchen use.» Let's see - there were Mary, Jack, Greg and myself - then there were the children, Amy, John and Laura, plus the two dogs.adverb (NEXT) ► A1 next or after that: » Let me finish this job, then we'll go.» Give her the letter to read, then she'll understand.Thesaurus+: ↑Connecting words joining words or phrases with similar or related meanings• • • Extra Examples:» Study the examples first of all, then attempt the exercises on the next page.» Follow the road for two kilometres, then turn left.» The children will first sing individually and then together as a group.» We took the ferry across the Channel and then joined the Paris train at Calais.» First apply shampoo to hair and then rinse thoroughly.adverb (RESULT) ► A2 as a result; in that case; also used as a way of joining a statement to an earlier piece of conversation: » Have a rest now, then you won't be so tired this evening.» You'll be selling your house, then?Thesaurus+: ↑Connecting words joining words or phrases with similar or related meanings• • • Extra Examples:» If you plan the project well, then everything should fall into place.» Try and get some sleep on the plane, then you'll arrive feeling fresh.» I'll leave you to get on then, shall I?» If there are only five of us going to the concert, then I've booked one too many seats.» If 2x = 8, then x = 4.adverb adjective [before noun] ► A1 (at) that time (in the past or in the future): » I was working in the city then.» FORMAL I wanted to live in the city, but my then husband (= the man who was my husband at that time) preferred the country.» Give it to me next week - I won't have time to read it before/until then.» I'll phone you tomorrow - I should have the details by then.Thesaurus+: ↑In the pastThesaurus+: ↑In the future and soon• • • Extra Examples:» He's always harking back to his childhood and saying how things were better then.» Just then, the lights went out.» The train leaves at three minutes to eight, so we'd better get there a few minutes before then.» If you come to the surgery at 10.30, the doctor will see you then.» They used to live in a big house with lots of servants, but they've come down in the world since then.Common mistake: then or than?! Warning: Choose the right word!! These two words look similar, but they are spelled differently and have completely different meanings. |
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