| 单词 | not |
| 释义 | not adv. expressing negation, esp.: 1. (also n't joined to a preceding verb) following an auxiliary verb or be or (in a question) the subject of such a verb (I cannot say; she isn't there; didn't you tell me?; am I not right?; aren't we smart?). Usage Use with other verbs is now archaic (I know not; fear not), except with participles and infinitives (not knowing, I cannot say; we asked them not to come). 2. used elliptically for a negative sentence or verb or phrase (Is she coming? -- I hope not; Do you want it? -- Certainly not!). 3. used to express the negative of other words (not a single one was left; Are they pleased? - Not they; he is not my cousin, but my nephew). Phrases and idioms not at all (in polite reply to thanks) there is no need for thanks. not but what archaic 1. all the same; nevertheless (I cannot do it; not but what a stronger man might). 2. not such ... or so ... that ... not (not such a fool but what he can see it). not half see HALF. not least with considerable importance, notably. not much see MUCH. not quite 1. almost (am not quite there). 2. noticeably not (not quite proper). not that (foll. by clause) it is not to be inferred that (if he said so - not that he ever did - he lied). not a thing nothing at all. not very see VERY. Etymology: ME contr. of NOUGHT |
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