| 词汇 | then |
| 释义 | then (noun) then (adjective) then 9 ENTRIES FOUND: then (adverb) then (noun) then (adjective) but (conjunction) even (adverb) every (adjective) now (adverb) some (pronoun) there (adverb) 1 then /ˈðɛn/ adverb 1 then /ˈðɛn/ adverb Learner's definition of THEN 1 : at that time : at the time mentioned当时；那时 It was then believed (that) the Earth was flat.那时人们认为地球是平的。 She lived in the Soviet Union, as it then was called.她曾住在苏联，那个时候就是这个叫法。 Just then he walked in.就在那时，他走了进来。 Back then, he was living in New York.那个时候他住在纽约。 2 a — used to indicate what happened or happens next接着，然后，后来（用于指已经发生或随后发生的事情） He walked down the street, then turned the corner.他沿街直走，然后在街角处拐弯。 First the clowns come out, (and) then the elephants and lions (come out).先是小丑出场，接着是大象和狮子（登台）。 b — used to indicate what should be done next接下来，然后（用于指接下来该做的事情） “Take your first right, (and) then turn left at the light,” he said.“第一个拐弯处向右转，然后在红绿灯处向左转。”他说道。 Bring the soup to a boil, then turn down the heat and let it simmer for half an hour.把汤煮开，然后改用小火再炖半个小时。 c — used to indicate something more that must be done or thought of还有，而且（用于指还有其他事情需要做或考虑） We need to choose the menu, rent a banquet hall, and then there are the invitations to send.我们需要挑选菜单、租赁宴会厅，还要发送请柬。 3 a — used to indicate what must be true or what must or should happen if something else is true or happens那么，因此（用于表示某事的结果） If you were there, then you must have seen him.如果你在那儿，那么你一定见过他。 If it rains, then we can't go.要是下雨，我们就去不了了。 “It's raining.” “Then we can't go.”“下雨了。”“那我们去不了了。” “He confessed.” “The case is closed, then.”“他坦白了。”“那么这个案子就结了。” If you want it, then take it. = Take it, then, if you want it.如果你想要，那就拿走。 Hurry, then, if you want to catch the bus.如果你想赶上公共汽车的话，那就快点。 What if there should be a fire? What then? [=what will happen then?]要是发生火灾呢？那会是什么情况？ ◊ Then is often omitted following if.then用在if（从句）后常被省略。 If it rains, (then) we can't go.要是下雨，我们就去不了了。 b — used to say or ask about what appears to be true based on what has happened or been said这么说（用于表示对已知情况的判断或询问） You did go, then, after all.这么说你终究还是去了。 Your mind is made up, then?这么说你已经下定决心了？ c — used to say what has been agreed to or decided那，那么（用于表明某事已商定） OK, then, I'll see you at seven o'clock.那么好吧，我们七点见。 d somewhat formal — used to make a final statement that refers back to the things that have just been mentioned or described总之 These, then, are the things you must do.总之这些都是你必须要做的事。 All of us, then, must accept some blame for these problems.总而言之，我们所有人必须就这些问题承担一些责任。 4 — used after words like all right and OK at the beginning of a statement那么（用在句首的all right、OK等词后） All right, then, let's get started.那么好吧，我们这就开始。 and then some — see 2some but then — see 1but even then — see 2even (every) now and then — see 1now then and there or chiefly British there and then : immediately at that place立即；当场 I decided (right) then and there that I would accept the offer.我当场决定接受这个提议。 I made up my mind then and there.我立即做出决定。 2 then /ˈðɛn/ noun 2 then /ˈðɛn/ noun Learner's definition of THEN [singular] : that time那时 Since then, I've been more careful.从那时起我更加小心了。 He advised me to wait until then.他建议我等下去，一直等到那个时候。 They'll announce their decision next week. Until then, she'll just have to hope for the best.他们下周将宣布决定。在那时之前，她只能抱最好的希望。 We should get there before then.我们应该赶在那个时候之前到达那里。 They were friends from then on.从那时起他们就成了朋友。 Nothing like that had ever happened up to then.在那时之前没有发生过此类事情。 3 then /ˈðɛn/ adjective 3 then /ˈðɛn/ adjective Learner's definition of THEN always used before a noun : existing at or belonging to the time mentioned当时的 She was appointed to the position by Connecticut's then governor. [=by the person who was Connecticut's governor at that time]她是被时任康涅狄格州州长委任此职的。 |
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