单词 | too |
释义 | too —too /tuː/ adverb (ALSO) A1 (especially at the end of a sentence) in addition, also: » I'd like to come too.» INFORMAL "I love chocolate." "Me too."Thesaurus+: ↑Also, extra, and in additionF0 used to show surprise: » It's a wonderful picture of light shining through trees - and by a child too!→ COMPARE WELL(Cf. ↑well) adverb (IN ADDITION), MOREOVER(Cf. ↑moreover), WHAT'S MORE(Cf. ↑what's more)Thesaurus+: ↑Also, extra, and in addition• • • Extra Examples:» You want a restaurant that serves good food but has a bit of atmosphere too.» By the way, please tell Ellis that he's welcome to come too.» Cars must stop at red traffic lights: similarly , bicycles should stop too.» "Well, I hate you too!" she snapped.» "I hope they stay together." "I hope so too."adverb (MORE) A1 more than is needed or wanted; more than is suitable or enough: » I'm too fat.» I can't reach the shelf - it's (a bit) too high.» There were (far) too many people for such a small room.» It's too difficult (for me) to explain.» FORMAL It was too expensive a desk for a child's room.» It's (all) too much (= more than I can deal with) - I can't bear it.Thesaurus+: ↑Too much and unnecessaryall tooF0 used before an adjective or adverb to emphasize a negative meaning: » The holidays flew by all too quickly.Thesaurus+: ↑Intensifying expressionsonly tooF0 used before an adjective to emphasize a positive meaning: » "Would you like to make a donation?" "I'd be only too pleased."Thesaurus+: ↑Very and extreme , ↑Complete and whole , ↑Intensifying expressions• • • Extra Examples:» Don't fill your glass too full or you'll spill it.» This book is a bit too grown-up for you.» I can't pick the kettle up - the handle's too hot.» By the time I saw the job advertised it was already too late to apply.» That hill's far too steep to cycle up.adverb (VERY) ► A2 very, or completely: » He wasn't too pleased/happy when I told him about the mistake.» My mother hasn't been too well recently.» FORMAL Thank you, you're too kind.Thesaurus+: ↑Very and extreme , ↑Complete and whole , ↑Intensifying expressions• • • Extra Examples:» I like detective stories and romances - nothing too intellectual.» He has suffered a mild heart attack - nothing too serious.» Don't come too near me - you might catch my cold.» If we all work together, it shouldn't take too long.» He prefers plain food - nothing too fancy.adverb US INFORMAL (CERTAINLY) ► F0 used to emphasize a positive answer to a negative statement: » "I'm not going to school today." "You are too!"Thesaurus+: ↑Very and extreme , ↑Complete and whole , ↑Intensifying expressions |
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