| 词汇 | since |
| 释义 | since (conjunction) since (adverb) since 9 ENTRIES FOUND: since (preposition) since (conjunction) since (adverb) dot (noun) ever (adverb) long (adverb) slice (verb) when (pronoun) year (noun) 1 since /ˈsɪns/ preposition 1 since /ˈsɪns/ preposition Learner's definition of SINCE : in the time after (a specified time or event in the past) : from (a point in the past) until the present time自…以后，从…以来（就一直）；自从…以后 I haven't seen him since yesterday.从昨天起我就没见过他。 I haven't eaten since breakfast.早饭后我就没吃过东西。 Since the party, she has not spoken to him at all.自那次聚会以后，她没跟他说过一句话。 The company has been in its present location since the beginning of the century.自本世纪初以来，这家公司就一直在现在这个地方。 We've been waiting for you since 10 o'clock.我们从10点钟就开始等你了。 We have been friends since [=ever since] college.我们从大学时候起就是朋友。 The company started as a small local business 10 years ago and has grown a lot since then. [=within that time]这家公司十年前由一家小型地方公司起家，到现在发展壮大了很多。 The house was built in 1919. Since that time [=from 1919 to the present], it has changed owners several times.这栋房屋建于1919年。此后数次易主。 since the year one — see year since when? — used to show that you are surprised and often angry, annoyed, or doubtful about what someone has said or done什么时候开始的，何曾（表吃惊、气愤、恼怒或怀疑） “I'm a vegetarian.” “Since when?”“我是素食主义者。”“什么时候开始的？” “You told me to do it.” “Since when did you start listening to me?”“你叫我做的。”“你什么时候开始听我的话了？” Since when is it okay to cheat?从什么时候开始可以骗人了？ 2 since /ˈsɪns/ conjunction 2 since /ˈsɪns/ conjunction Learner's definition of SINCE 1 : in the period after the time when在…以后，从…以来（的一段时间） We've played better since you joined the team.自从你加入我们球队后，我们打得更好了。 He has had two jobs since he graduated.他毕业后做过两份工作。 2 : from the time in the past when自…以后，从…以来，自从…（就一直） I have wanted to be a pilot since [=ever since] I was a child.我从小就想当一名飞行员。 He hasn't ridden a bike since he was a boy.他从小就没骑过自行车。 (US) It has been over 10 years since I last visited Europe. = (Brit) It is over 10 years since I last visited Europe.距我上次访问欧洲已经有十多年了。 They haven't won a championship since Truman was President.自杜鲁门任总统以来他们还没有赢得过冠军。 3 — used to introduce a statement that explains the reason for another statement既然；由于 Since you've finished all your chores, you may go out and play.既然活都干完了，你可以出去玩了。 Should we invite someone else since he can't go?他无法赴约，我们是否应该另邀他人？ 3 since /ˈsɪns/ adverb 3 since /ˈsɪns/ adverb Learner's definition of SINCE 1 : from a past time until now至今，自…以来（就一直） He moved to New York one year ago and has lived there since. [=(more commonly) ever since]一年前他搬到了纽约，至今一直住在那里。 2 : after a time in the past此后；之后 She graduated four years ago and has since married.她四年前毕了业，之后就结婚了。 He left home two years ago and has since become a soldier.他两年前离开了家，之后就当了兵。 3 : before the present time此前；之前 I received your letter some time since. [=(more commonly) ago]我之前收到了你的来信。 — see also long since at 2long |
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