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新东方-柯林斯雅思备考词典

quite

英  [kwaɪt]
    

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    ADV. 副词
  • 1. 相当 , 颇

    You use quite to indicate that something is the case to a fairly great extent. Quite is less emphatic than 'very' and 'extremely'.

    近义词

    pretty

    双语例句

    例：

    I felt quite bitter about it at the time.

    当时我对此感到相当痛苦。

    例：

    Well, actually it requires quite a bit of work and research.

    呃，实际上这需要相当多的工作和研究。

    2. 很 , 非常（用于强调所说的话）

    You use quite to emphasize what you are saying.

    双语例句

    例：

    It is quite clear that we were firing in self defence.

    情况非常明了，我们当时是自卫还击。

    例：

    My position is quite different.

    我的立场完全不同。

    3. 不大确切的 , 差不多（用于否定词之后，表示语气较弱或不确定）

    You use quite after a negative to make what you are saying weaker or less definite.

    双语例句

    例：

    Something here is not quite right.

    这儿有什么不太对劲儿。

    4. 正是这样 , 可不是嘛

    You can say quite to express your agreement with someone.

    双语例句

    例：

    'It's your choice, isn't it?'—'Quite.'

    “这是你的选择，不是吗？” “可不是嘛。”

    PREDET. 前置限定词
  • 1. 出众的 , 不同寻常的（用于名词词组前，表示强调）

    You use quite in front of a noun group to emphasize that a person or thing is very impressive or unusual.

    双语例句

    例：

    'Oh, he's quite a character,' Sean replied.

    “哦，他真是一个不同寻常的人。”肖恩答道。

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