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新东方-柯林斯雅思备考词典

altogether

英  [ˌɔːltəˈɡeðə]
    

[ADV]

    ADV. 副词
  • 1. 完全地

    You use altogether to emphasize that something has stopped, been done, or finished completely.

    双语例句

    例：

    When Artie stopped calling altogether, Julie found a new man.

    当阿蒂彻底不再来拜访后，朱莉又找了个男人。

    2. 全然地

    You use altogether in front of an adjective or adverb to emphasize a quality that someone or something has.

    双语例句

    例：

    The choice of language is altogether different.

    语言的选择全然不同。

    3. （修饰否定陈述以减轻语气）十分

    You use altogether to modify a negative statement and make it less forceful.

    双语例句

    例：

    We were not altogether sure that the comet would miss the Earth.

    我们不太确定这颗彗星不会与地球相撞。

    4. 总体上讲

    You can use altogether to introduce a summary of what you have been saying.

    双语例句

    例：

    Altogether, it was a delightful town garden, peaceful and secluded.

    总体来说，这是一个赏心悦目的城市花园，安静而幽僻。

    5. 总共地

    If several amounts add up to a particular amount altogether, that amount is their total.

    双语例句

    例：

    Brando received eight Oscar nominations altogether.

    白兰度总共获得了8次奥斯卡提名。

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