英语词汇“only”的英英意思、用法、释义、翻译、读音、例句、短语、词组-英语词典

onlyadjective [ before noun ]

uk/ˈəʊn.li/us/ˈoʊn.li/

A1 used to show that there is a single one or very few of something, or that there are no others:

I was the only person on the train.

Is this really the only way to do it?

The only thing that matters is that the baby is healthy.

It was the only thing I could do under the circumstances.

Rita was the only person to complain.

More examples

The only time I have clear next week is Tuesday afternoon.
The rebels' only form of defence against the soldiers' guns was sticks and stones.
An Olympic gold medal is the only thing that has evaded her in her remarkable career.
Dennis White scored the only goal in an otherwise forgettable match.
They turned their noses up at the only hotel that was available.

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Numbers: single, double & multiple

alone
binary
deca-
double (up) as sth
double-action
double-digit
dual
dualism
duality
herself
individual
mono
multilateral
multiple
none
odd
solely
treble
unilateral
unit

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onlyadverb

uk/ˈəʊn.li/us/ˈoʊn.li/

only adverb (NOT MORE)

A1 used to show that something is limited to not more than, or is not anything other than, the people, things, amount, or activity stated:

At present these televisions are only available in Japan.

Only Sue and Mark bothered to turn up for the meeting.

This club is for members only.

Only an idiot would do that.

These shoes only cost $50.

Don't worry - it's only a scratch.

I was only joking.

I was only trying to help.

I only arrived half an hour ago.

She spoke to me only a few minutes ago on the phone.

It's only four o'clock and it's already getting dark.

"Who's there?" "It's only me (= it is not someone you should worry about). I've locked myself out."

It's only natural that you should worry about your children.

More examples

Of 30 countries inspected for airline safety, only 17 received a clean bill of health.
I was only doing 30 mph on the clock.
He only got the job because of his connections!
She only asked me to her party as an afterthought.
Not only did I speak to her, I even got her autograph!

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Numbers: single, double & multiple

alone
binary
deca-
double (up) as sth
double-action
double-digit
dual
dualism
duality
herself
individual
mono
multilateral
multiple
none
odd
solely
treble
unilateral
unit

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only just

B1 used to refer to something that happens almost immediately after something else:

People were leaving and I'd only just arrived.

We'd only just set off when the car broke down.

almost not:

There was only just enough food to go round.

We got there in time for our flight, but only just (= but we almost did not).

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In the past

ago
any more idiom
anymore
back in the day idiom
before
clock
dot
flood
late
memory
more
no longer idiom
of late idiom
of old idiom
old
the mists of time idiom
the status quo ante
the week/month/year before last idiom
the year dot idiom
use

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You can also find related words, phrases, and synonyms in the topics:

Merely and barely

not only ... (but) also

B2 used to say that two related things are true or happened, especially when this is surprising or shocking:

Not only did he turn up late, he also forgot his books.

If this project fails, it will affect not only our department, but also the whole organization.

have only (got) to

If you say you have only (got) to do something, you mean that it is all you need to do in order to achieve something else:

If you want any help, you have only to ask.

You only have to look at her face to see that she's not well.

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Also, extra, and in addition

added
additional
again
along
also
case
excess
for good measure idiom
for luck idiom
furthermore
hand
have sth in hand idiom
say
second 1
side
the icing on the cake idiom
thirdly
to boot idiom
to cap it all idiom
to say nothing of ... idiom

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Succeeding, achieving and fulfilling

only adverb (BAD RESULT)

used when saying that something unpleasant will happen as a result of an action or a failure to act:

If you don't do something about it now it will only get worse.

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Merely and barely

all
all of sth idiom
at a pinch idiom
barely
but
by a whisker idiom
by inches idiom
hardly
ill
inch
just
merely
merest
narrowly
nothing more than idiom
pinch
scarcely
whisker

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only adverb (FEEL SORRY)

used to show that you feel sorry about something that cannot happen when explaining why it cannot happen:

I'd love to go to Australia. I only wish I could afford to.

I only hope/wish (that)

B2 used to emphasize what you are hoping or wishing for:

I only hope you know what you're doing.

I only wish that they would keep in touch more regularly.

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Sadness and regret

a heavy heart idiom
be/weigh on your conscience idiom
bitter
bring a lump to/have a lump in your throat idiom
broken-hearted
gloom
gloomy
guilt
guilt complex
guilt trip
guilt-ridden
guilt trip
lament
mourn
repent
rue
rue the day idiom
rueful
sackcloth
sad

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only adverb (SILLY)

UK informal used to show that you think someone has done something silly:

She's only locked herself out of her flat again!

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Linguistics: interjections

(well) what do you know! idiom
aiyo
alas
aw shucks
awesomesauce
bam
bless
boo
charming
good show idiom
goodness
heck
hot dog! idiom
talk
use your loaf idiom
voilà
wake up! idiom
watch out
what an idea! idiom
yes

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Idiom(s)

if only

only to do sth

onlyconjunction

uk/ˈəʊn.li/us/ˈoʊn.li/

C2 used to show what is the single or main reason why something mentioned in the first part of the sentence cannot be performed or is not completely true:

I'd invite Frances to the party, only (= but I will not because) I don't want her husband to come.

I'd call him myself, only (= but I cannot because) I'm at work all day.

I'd be happy to do it for you, only (= but) don't expect it to be done before next week.

This fabric is similar to wool, only (= except that it is) cheaper.

More examples

I'd offer to give you a lift to the airport, only I've got to go to work.
I'll make dinner, only not until you've tidied your room.
I'd would pay for dinner, only I've forgotten my wallet.
I would help you move house, only I've hurt my back.
Her latest novel is similar to her last one, only it's not as well written.

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Linguistics: connecting words which express a contrast

after
again
any way you slice it idiom
at any rate idiom
at least idiom
best
disjunctive
given
however
least
might
never
nevertheless
no thanks to sb idiom
rate
seeing (that)
slice
though
tooth
when

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单词	only
释义	Contents adjective (1) only (1) adverb (6) only (NOT MORE) only (2) only (3) only (BAD RESULT) only (FEEL SORRY) only (SILLY) conjunction (1) only (1) English onlyadjective [ before noun ] uk/ˈəʊn.li/us/ˈoʊn.li/ A1 used to show that there is a single one or very few of something, or that there are no others: I was the only person on the train. Is this really the only way to do it? The only thing that matters is that the baby is healthy. It was the only thing I could do under the circumstances. Rita was the only person to complain. More examples The only time I have clear next week is Tuesday afternoon. The rebels' only form of defence against the soldiers' guns was sticks and stones. An Olympic gold medal is the only thing that has evaded her in her remarkable career. Dennis White scored the only goal in an otherwise forgettable match. They turned their noses up at the only hotel that was available. Thesaurus: synonyms and related words Numbers: single, double & multiple alone binary deca- double (up) as sth double-action double-digit dual dualism duality herself individual mono multilateral multiple none odd solely treble unilateral unit See more results » onlyadverb uk/ˈəʊn.li/us/ˈoʊn.li/ only adverb (NOT MORE) A1 used to show that something is limited to not more than, or is not anything other than, the people, things, amount, or activity stated: At present these televisions are only available in Japan. Only Sue and Mark bothered to turn up for the meeting. This club is for members only. Only an idiot would do that. These shoes only cost $50. Don't worry - it's only a scratch. I was only joking. I was only trying to help. I only arrived half an hour ago. She spoke to me only a few minutes ago on the phone. It's only four o'clock and it's already getting dark. "Who's there?" "It's only me (= it is not someone you should worry about). I've locked myself out." It's only natural that you should worry about your children. More examples Of 30 countries inspected for airline safety, only 17 received a clean bill of health. I was only doing 30 mph on the clock. He only got the job because of his connections! She only asked me to her party as an afterthought. Not only did I speak to her, I even got her autograph! Thesaurus: synonyms and related words Numbers: single, double & multiple alone binary deca- double (up) as sth double-action double-digit dual dualism duality herself individual mono multilateral multiple none odd solely treble unilateral unit See more results » only just B1 used to refer to something that happens almost immediately after something else: People were leaving and I'd only just arrived. We'd only just set off when the car broke down. almost not: There was only just enough food to go round. We got there in time for our flight, but only just (= but we almost did not). Thesaurus: synonyms and related words In the past ago any more idiom anymore back in the day idiom before clock dot flood late memory more no longer idiom of late idiom of old idiom old the mists of time idiom the status quo ante the week/month/year before last idiom the year dot idiom use See more results » You can also find related words, phrases, and synonyms in the topics: Merely and barely not only ... (but) also B2 used to say that two related things are true or happened, especially when this is surprising or shocking: Not only did he turn up late, he also forgot his books. If this project fails, it will affect not only our department, but also the whole organization. have only (got) to If you say you have only (got) to do something, you mean that it is all you need to do in order to achieve something else: If you want any help, you have only to ask. You only have to look at her face to see that she's not well. Thesaurus: synonyms and related words Also, extra, and in addition added additional again along also case excess for good measure idiom for luck idiom furthermore hand *have sth* in hand idiom say second 1 side the icing on the cake idiom thirdly to boot idiom to cap it all** idiom to say nothing of ... idiom See more results » You can also find related words, phrases, and synonyms in the topics: Succeeding, achieving and fulfilling only adverb (BAD RESULT) used when saying that something unpleasant will happen as a result of an action or a failure to act: If you don't do something about it now it will only get worse. Thesaurus: synonyms and related words Merely and barely all all of sth idiom at a pinch idiom barely but by a whisker idiom by inches idiom hardly ill inch just merely merest narrowly nothing more than idiom pinch scarcely whisker See more results » only adverb (FEEL SORRY) used to show that you feel sorry about something that cannot happen when explaining why it cannot happen: I'd love to go to Australia. I only wish I could afford to. I only hope/wish (that) B2 used to emphasize what you are hoping or wishing for: I only hope you know what you're doing. I only wish that they would keep in touch more regularly. Thesaurus: synonyms and related words Sadness and regret a heavy heart idiom *be/weigh on your* conscience idiom bitter bring a lump to/have a lump in your throat idiom broken-hearted gloom gloomy guilt guilt complex guilt trip guilt-ridden guilt trip lament mourn repent rue rue the day idiom rueful sackcloth sad See more results » only adverb (SILLY) UK informal used to show that you think someone has done something silly: She's only locked herself out of her flat again! Thesaurus: synonyms and related words Linguistics: interjections (well) what do you know! idiom aiyo alas aw shucks awesomesauce bam bless boo charming good show idiom goodness heck hot dog! idiom talk use your loaf idiom voilà wake up! idiom watch out what an idea! idiom yes See more results » Idiom(s) if only only to do sth onlyconjunction uk/ˈəʊn.li/us/ˈoʊn.li/ C2 used to show what is the single or main reason why something mentioned in the first part of the sentence cannot be performed or is not completely true: I'd invite Frances to the party, only (= but I will not because) I don't want her husband to come. I'd call him myself, only (= but I cannot because) I'm at work all day. I'd be happy to do it for you, only (= but) don't expect it to be done before next week. This fabric is similar to wool, only (= except that it is) cheaper. More examples I'd offer to give you a lift to the airport, only I've got to go to work. I'll make dinner, only not until you've tidied your room. I'd would pay for dinner, only I've forgotten my wallet. I would help you move house, only I've hurt my back. Her latest novel is similar to her last one, only it's not as well written. Thesaurus: synonyms and related words Linguistics: connecting words which express a contrast after again any way you slice it idiom at any rate idiom at least idiom best disjunctive given however least might never nevertheless no thanks to sb idiom rate seeing (that) slice though tooth when See more results »**
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