| 单词 | then |
| 释义 | then adv., adj., & n. --adv 1. at that time; at the time in question (was then too busy; then comes the trouble; the then existing laws). 2. a next, afterwards; after that (then he told me to come in). b and also (then, there are the children to consider). c after all (it is a problem, but then that is what we are here for). 3. a in that case; therefore; it follows that (then you should have said so). b if what you say is true (but then why did you take it?). c (implying grudging or impatient concession) if you must have it so (all right then, have it your own way). d used parenthetically to resume a narrative etc. (the policeman, then, knocked on the door). --adj that or who was such at the time in question (the then Duke). --n that time (until then). Phrases and idioms then and there immediately and on the spot. Etymology: OE thanne, thonne, etc., f. Gmc, rel. to THAT, THE |
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