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a man for all seasons nnoun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc. | figurative (capable man) | 有能力的人,能干的人
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above all advadverb: Describes a verb, adjective, adverb, or clause--for example, "come quickly," "very rare," "happening now," "fall down." | (more than anything) | 尤其 yóu qí |
| | 最重要的是 zuì zhòng yào de shì |
| Above all, Louise wants to become a nurse. |
above all, above any other, above all others advadverb: Describes a verb, adjective, adverb, or clause--for example, "come quickly," "very rare," "happening now," "fall down." | (more than any other) | 尤其 yóu qí |
| | 最重要的是 zuì zhòng yào de shì |
| Peter is a clever, handsome and, above all, honest man. |
above all else advadverb: Describes a verb, adjective, adverb, or clause--for example, "come quickly," "very rare," "happening now," "fall down." | (most importantly) | 最重要的是 zuì zhòng yào de shì |
| Above all else, the company must make a profit. |
after all advadverb: Describes a verb, adjective, adverb, or clause--for example, "come quickly," "very rare," "happening now," "fall down." | (ultimately) | 终究
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| | 最终 zuì zhōng |
| After all, nobody but the patient has the right to refuse the treatment. |
after all advadverb: Describes a verb, adjective, adverb, or clause--for example, "come quickly," "very rare," "happening now," "fall down." | (despite that) | 终究,毕竟
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| | 尽管,虽然
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| Tina is feeling better now, so she can come with us after all. |
after all advadverb: Describes a verb, adjective, adverb, or clause--for example, "come quickly," "very rare," "happening now," "fall down." | (explanatory: because) (解释原因) | 毕竟 bì jìng |
| I'm definitely going to the concert - they are my favourite band after all. |
after all is said and done exprexpression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own." | (ultimately) | 最后 zuì hòu |
| | 一切落定后 yí qiè luò dìng hòu |
| After all is said and done, the decision to have a baby is a personal one. |
against all odds advadverb: Describes a verb, adjective, adverb, or clause--for example, "come quickly," "very rare," "happening now," "fall down." | (highly improbably) | 几率很低
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| Julie fell out of the moving train. She survived against all odds. |
agog, all agog adjadjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house." | (eager) | 迫切渴望的 pò qiè kě wàng de |
| The children sat there agog as he told the story. |
all aboard interjinterjection: Exclamation--for example, "Oh no!" "Wow!" | (train, boat: call to board) | 请大家上车(上船 qǐng dà jiā shàng chē ( shàng chuán |
| | 登机) dēng jī |
| "All aboard!" the captain called out, and then the ship set sail. |
all about advadverb: Describes a verb, adjective, adverb, or clause--for example, "come quickly," "very rare," "happening now," "fall down." | UK (all around a certain area) | 到处 dào chù |
all about adjadjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house." | (on the topic of) | 关于…的 guān yú de |
| I want to hear all about your trip. |
all alone adjadjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house." | (without company) | 独自一人的 dú zì yì rén de |
| | 孤零零的 gū líng líng de |
| After alienating her family and friends, she found herself all alone. |
all alone adjadjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house." | (without help) | 独力 dú lì |
| | 靠自己的力量 kào zì jǐ de lì liàng |
| Many women in third world countries give birth all alone. |
all along advadverb: Describes a verb, adjective, adverb, or clause--for example, "come quickly," "very rare," "happening now," "fall down." | (the whole time) | 一直 yì zhí |
| | 始终 shǐ zhōng |
| She knew about the surprise party all along. |
all along preppreposition: Relates noun or pronoun to another element of sentence--for example, "a picture of John," "She walked from my house to yours." | (alongside) | 沿着 yán zhe |
| There were willow trees all along the river banks. |
all and sundry nnoun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc. | (everyone, no matter who) | 所有人,各色人等
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| The lord complained that since he'd opened the castle to the public, he'd had to put up with all and sundry tramping through his home every weekend. |
all around advadverb: Describes a verb, adjective, adverb, or clause--for example, "come quickly," "very rare," "happening now," "fall down." | (everywhere) | 各个方面 gè gè fāng miàn |
| Prices have increased all around. |
all around (US), all round (UK) advadverb: Describes a verb, adjective, adverb, or clause--for example, "come quickly," "very rare," "happening now," "fall down." | informal (for everyone) | 所有人 suǒ yǒu rén |
| | 每个人 měi gè rén |
| Joe called for drinks all around to celebrate his good news. |
all around (US), all round (UK) advadverb: Describes a verb, adjective, adverb, or clause--for example, "come quickly," "very rare," "happening now," "fall down." | (in all aspects) | 在各方面
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| This is a better solution all round. |
all-around (US), all-round (UK) adjadjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house." | (versatile, multi-skilled) | 多才多艺的 duō cái duō yì de |
| | 全能的 quán néng de |
| Joe has developed into an all-around player for the basketball team. |
all-around (US), all-round (UK) adjadjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house." | (comprehensive, total) | 全面的 quán miàn de |
| | 各个方面的 gè gè fāng miàn de |
| The school aims to provide an all-around education for its students. |
all at once advadverb: Describes a verb, adjective, adverb, or clause--for example, "come quickly," "very rare," "happening now," "fall down." | (suddenly) | 忽然 hū rán |
| | 突然 tū rán |
| All at once, I heard a noise in the kitchen. |
all at once advadverb: Describes a verb, adjective, adverb, or clause--for example, "come quickly," "very rare," "happening now," "fall down." | (simultaneously, at the same time) | 同时 tóng shí |
| The guests cried "Surprise!" all at once. |
all but preppreposition: Relates noun or pronoun to another element of sentence--for example, "a picture of John," "She walked from my house to yours." | (everyone except) | 除…外全部 chú … wài quán bù |
| All but one of her students passed the exam. |
all but advadverb: Describes a verb, adjective, adverb, or clause--for example, "come quickly," "very rare," "happening now," "fall down." | (with verb: almost completely) | 几乎 jī hū |
| | 差不多 chà bù duō |
| You've all but polished off that cake. |
all but advadverb: Describes a verb, adjective, adverb, or clause--for example, "come quickly," "very rare," "happening now," "fall down." | (with adjective: nearly) | 几乎 jī hū |
| | 差不多 chà bù duō |
| The rain is all but finished now. |
all clear nnoun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc. | literal (signal that there is no danger) (本义) | 解除警报,无危险情况
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| When the fire drill was done, the principal gave the all clear. |
all clear nnoun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc. | figurative (signal to go ahead) (比喻,表示可以继续前进) | 危险解除 wēi xiǎn jiě chú |
all comers nplplural noun: Noun always used in plural form--for example, "jeans," "scissors." | (anyone and everyone who comes) | 所有来人 suǒ yǒu lái rén |
| | 来的所有人 lái de suǒ yǒu rén |
| People came from all corners to see the new pop star in concert. |
all creation nnoun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc. | (everything) | 万物 wàn wù |
| | 万事万物 wàn shì wàn wù |
| I think cats are the most exquisite creatures in all creation. |
all day advadverb: Describes a verb, adjective, adverb, or clause--for example, "come quickly," "very rare," "happening now," "fall down." | (throughout the whole day) | 一整天 yì zhěng tiān |
| | 一天到晚 yì tiān dào wǎn |
| She's been practising all day. |
all day long advadverb: Describes a verb, adjective, adverb, or clause--for example, "come quickly," "very rare," "happening now," "fall down." | (throughout the whole day) | 一整天 yì zhěng tiān |
| | 一天到晚 yì tiān dào wǎn |
| I could water the flowers all day long. I sat in the sun all day long and read my book. |
all done adjadjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house." | informal (finished) | 已完成了的
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| When you're all done with the quiz, please put your pencil down and wait for everyone else to finish. |
all ears adjadjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house." | (eager to hear about [sth]) | 洗耳恭听 xǐ ěr gōng tīng |
| Tell me about your wedding plans; I'm all ears. |
all eyes nnoun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc. | (everyone's gaze) | 大家都在关注 dà jiā dōu zài guān zhù |
| All eyes were on Amanda as she walked down the aisle. |
all for preppreposition: Relates noun or pronoun to another element of sentence--for example, "a picture of John," "She walked from my house to yours." | informal (completely in favour of) | 完全赞同 wán quán zàn tóng |
| I was all for getting ice cream after classes. |
all for preppreposition: Relates noun or pronoun to another element of sentence--for example, "a picture of John," "She walked from my house to yours." | (everyone in favour of) | 全部赞同
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| | 所有人都赞同
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| All for the motion, say "Yes". |
all for one interjinterjection: Exclamation--for example, "Oh no!" "Wow!" | (expressing solidarity) (常作one for all, all for one) | (我为人人,)人人为我
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all gone adjadjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house." | (finished, used up) | 用完了 yòng wán le |
| I can't make beef stroganoff tonight because the mushrooms are all gone. |
all gone adjadjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house." | (disappeared) | 消失了 xiāo shī le |
| | 全没了 quán méi le |
| The snow banks in the garden are all gone after this week of warm weather. |
all hands nplplural noun: Noun always used in plural form--for example, "jeans," "scissors." | figurative (everyone on board) (比喻) | 所有人,全部人员
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| The ship was sinking, so the captain called for all hands on deck. |
all in adjadjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house." | slang (exhausted, very tired) (俚语) | 筋疲力尽,疲惫不堪
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all in a day's work exprexpression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own." | informal, figurative (routine activity) | 日常工作 rì cháng gōng zuò |
| | 分内之事
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| There's no need to thank me - it's all in a day's work for me. |
all in all advadverb: Describes a verb, adjective, adverb, or clause--for example, "come quickly," "very rare," "happening now," "fall down." | (on the whole) | 总的来说,总而言之
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| All in all, I think you did a fine job. The trip wasn't perfect, but all in all, I'm glad we went. |
| 总的来说,我认为你做得不错。这次旅行不是很完美,不过总的来说,我还是很高兴我们去了。 |
all in good time interjinterjection: Exclamation--for example, "Oh no!" "Wow!" | (be patient) | 耐心点 nài xīn diǎn |
| | 别着急 bié zháo jí |
| | 要有耐心 yào yǒu nài xīn |
| The doctor assured the family that the patient would be out of hospital the next day, all in good time. |
all included adjadjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house." | (paid for) (费用) | 包括在内的,全包的
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| Flights are all included in the price of the holiday. |
all included adjadjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house." | (accounted for) | 都计算在内
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| Make sure the figures are all included in your calculations. |
all kinds of adjadjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house." | (a wide variety of) | 各种各样的 gè zhǒng gè yàng de |
| I'll plant all kinds of flowers this spring and see which ones survive. |
all manner of adjadjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house." | (many different kinds of) | 各种各样的 gè zhǒng gè yàng de |
| On our safari we saw only one lion, but all manner of antelopes. |
all mod cons nplplural noun: Noun always used in plural form--for example, "jeans," "scissors." | abbr, informal (most up-to-date features) | 现代化设施
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all my life advadverb: Describes a verb, adjective, adverb, or clause--for example, "come quickly," "very rare," "happening now," "fall down." | (throughout my lifetime) | 一辈子 yí bèi zi |
| | 一生 yì shēng |
| I was born in Manchester, and I've lived here all my life. |
all night advadverb: Describes a verb, adjective, adverb, or clause--for example, "come quickly," "very rare," "happening now," "fall down." | (throughout the night) | 一整夜 yì zhěng yè |
备注: hyphen used when term is an adj |
| The convenience store is open all night. |
all-night adjadjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house." | (continuing through the night) | 一整夜 yì zhěng yè |
| These all-night study sessions are tiring me out. |
all of preppreposition: Relates noun or pronoun to another element of sentence--for example, "a picture of John," "She walked from my house to yours." | (only) | 不少于 bù shǎo yú |
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| She took all of twenty minutes to complete the puzzle. |
all of a sudden advadverb: Describes a verb, adjective, adverb, or clause--for example, "come quickly," "very rare," "happening now," "fall down." | (suddenly) | 忽然 hū rán |
| | 突然 tū rán |
| All of a sudden, a dark cloud blotted out the sun. |
all of this aside advadverb: Describes a verb, adjective, adverb, or clause--for example, "come quickly," "very rare," "happening now," "fall down." | (regardless, nevertheless) | 抛开这一切不管
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| | 把这一切放在一边不论
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all of which nplplural noun: Noun always used in plural form--for example, "jeans," "scissors." | (every item mentioned) | 所有这些
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| The cupcakes, all of which are gluten-free, are in the glass case. |
| 这些小蛋糕全都不含麸质,搁在玻璃盒里。 |
all one adjadjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house." | (united) | 团结一致 tuán jié yí zhì |
all out advadverb: Describes a verb, adjective, adverb, or clause--for example, "come quickly," "very rare," "happening now," "fall down." | (totally, to the utmost) | 全力以赴 quán lì yǐ fù |
| | 竭尽全力 jié jìn quán lì |
备注: A hyphen is used when the term is an adjective |
| Andrew was trying all out to defeat his opponent. |
all over advadverb: Describes a verb, adjective, adverb, or clause--for example, "come quickly," "very rare," "happening now," "fall down." | informal (everywhere) | 到处 dào chù |
| | 四处 sì chù |
| I've looked all over but still can't find my keys. |
all over advadverb: Describes a verb, adjective, adverb, or clause--for example, "come quickly," "very rare," "happening now," "fall down." | (over whole surface) | 满是 mǎn shì |
| | (整个表面)全部都是
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| Oil from the site of the wrecked tanker is now spreading all over. |
all over advadverb: Describes a verb, adjective, adverb, or clause--for example, "come quickly," "very rare," "happening now," "fall down." | figurative, informal (in every respect, characteristic) | 典型地 diǎn xíng de |
| | 是(某人的)特色
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| He forgot to turn up for his own wedding? That's him all over! |
all-over adjadjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house." | (thorough, complete) | 彻底的 chè dǐ de |
| | 全面的 quán miàn de |
备注: A hyphen is used when the adjective precedes the noun. |
| Jack gave the bike an all-over check. |
all-over adjadjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house." | (tan, massage: over whole body) | 全身的 quán shēn de |
| | 覆盖全身的
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| Mandy would like to have an all-over tan. |
all over again, over again advadverb: Describes a verb, adjective, adverb, or clause--for example, "come quickly," "very rare," "happening now," "fall down." | (once more, from the beginning) | 再一次 zài yí cì |
| | 又一次 yòu yí cì |
| Oh no! I forgot the cake was in the oven and now it's burnt; I'll have to do it over again. |
all over the map adjadjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house." | informal (not focused) (非正式用语,讨论等) | 不集中于主题,跑题
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| After her father died, her emotions were all over the map. |
all over the map advadverb: Describes a verb, adjective, adverb, or clause--for example, "come quickly," "very rare," "happening now," "fall down." | (in many places) | 到处 dào chù |
| | 各处 gè chù |
| | 满地 mǎn dì |
| When he looked up the nearest ATM, they came up all over the map. |
all over the place adjadjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house." | informal (not focused, incoherent) (非正式用语,讨论等) | 跑题 pǎo tí |
| I have been very distracted lately; my thoughts are all over the place. |
all over the place advadverb: Describes a verb, adjective, adverb, or clause--for example, "come quickly," "very rare," "happening now," "fall down." | (in many places) | 到处 dào chù |
| | 各处 gè chù |
| | 满地 mǎn dì |
| There is dust all over the place; I really need to clean house! |
all over the world exprexpression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own." | (in many countries) | 全世界 quán shì jiè |
| | 世界各地
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| Santa Claus is known all over the world. |
all over the world advadverb: Describes a verb, adjective, adverb, or clause--for example, "come quickly," "very rare," "happening now," "fall down." | figurative (everywhere) | 到处 dào chù |
| | 四处 sì chù |
| Luke had searched all over the world, but there was no sign of Naomi. |
all over with adjadjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house." | informal (finished, over) (非正式用语) | 结束 jié shù |
| Thank goodness the ordeal is all over with. |
all over with adjadjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house." | (ended a relationship with [sb]) | 与…结束关系 yǔ jié shù guān xì |
| It's all over with Robert and Hannah. |
all right, alright interjinterjection: Exclamation--for example, "Oh no!" "Wow!" | informal (OK) | 好吧! hǎo ba |
备注: "Alright" is used in informal writing, but "all right" is preferred in formal, edited writing. |
| All right, let's go to the pub. |
all right adjadjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house." | (fine, well) | 好 hǎo |
| | 行 xíng |
| I was a bit nauseous yesterday but I'm feeling allright again today. |
all right adjadjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house." | (average, mediocre) | 良好的 liáng hǎo de |
| | 还好的 hái hǎo de |
| | 一般的 yì bān de |
| The food was alright, I suppose - nothing special. |
all right, alright advadverb: Describes a verb, adjective, adverb, or clause--for example, "come quickly," "very rare," "happening now," "fall down." | informal (satisfactorily) | 令人满意地 lìng rén mǎn yì de |
| The car always works all right for me. |
all right, alright advadverb: Describes a verb, adjective, adverb, or clause--for example, "come quickly," "very rare," "happening now," "fall down." | slang (certainly, without a doubt) | 确实 què shí |
| | 的确 dí què |
| You didn't see me, but I was there, all right. |
all round advadverb: Describes a verb, adjective, adverb, or clause--for example, "come quickly," "very rare," "happening now," "fall down." | (to or of everybody present) | (为)在场的所有人 wèi zài chǎng de suǒ yǒu rén |
all round advadverb: Describes a verb, adjective, adverb, or clause--for example, "come quickly," "very rare," "happening now," "fall down." | (in every respect) | 全面地 quán miàn de |
| Everybody loves Ashley because he's an all round nice guy. |
All Saints' Day nnoun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc. | (Christian calendar: 1st November) (每年十一月一日举行的为纪念各圣人的基督教节日) | 万圣节 wàn shèng jié |
| All Saints' Day is the day after Halloween. |
all set adjadjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house." | (ready, prepared) | 做好充分准备的 zuò hǎo chōng fèn zhǔn bèi de |
| Are we all set? Then let's go! |
all set for [sth] adjadjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house." | (ready, prepared) | 为…准备好 wèi zhǔn bèi hǎo |
| | 准备就绪 zhǔn bèi jiù xù |
| Are you all set for opening night? |
all sewn up advadverb: Describes a verb, adjective, adverb, or clause--for example, "come quickly," "very rare," "happening now," "fall down." | US, figurative (completely under your control) (比喻) | 一切都在掌控之中 yí qiè dōu zài zhǎng kòng zhī zhōng |
| The party planner has the details of the big birthday celebration all sewn up. |
all shook up adjadjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house." | US, slang (shaken, very upset) (俚语) | 心烦意乱 xīn fán yì luàn |
| The criminal was all shook up because he knew the police would find him. |
all sorts of preppreposition: Relates noun or pronoun to another element of sentence--for example, "a picture of John," "She walked from my house to yours." | (many and varied) | 各种各样的 gè zhǒng gè yàng de |
| The shelves were lined with all sorts of lotions and potions for the skin. |
All Souls' Day nnoun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc. | (Christian calendar: 2nd November) (每年十一月二日为死者灵魂祈祷的节日) | 万灵节 wàn líng jié |
all taxes included adjadjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house." | (no additional tax) | 所有税收都包含在内 suǒ yǒu shuì shōu dōu bāo hán zài nèi |
| | 含所有税收 hán suǒ yǒu shuì shōu |
all taxes included adjadjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house." | (price: includes tax) (价格) | 含税的 hán shuì de |
all that nnoun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc. | (everything that, everything which) | 所有 suǒ yǒu |
| | 一切 yí qiè |
| All that glitters is not gold. |
all that nnoun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc. | colloquial (all those things) (口语) | 整件事,所有事情
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| "What about the driving arrangements?" "Leave all that to me." |
all that adjadjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house." | slang (especially impressive) | 非常厉害,特别出色
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| He thinks he's God's gift to women, but he's not all that. |
all that advadverb: Describes a verb, adjective, adverb, or clause--for example, "come quickly," "very rare," "happening now," "fall down." | (particularly, especially) | 非常,特别
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| My dog isn't actually all that mean, but his size scares people. |
all that is nnoun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc. | (everything that exists) | 所有一切 suǒ yǒu yí qiè |
| What if all that is existed only in your mind? |
all the best advadverb: Describes a verb, adjective, adverb, or clause--for example, "come quickly," "very rare," "happening now," "fall down." | (regards, best wishes) | 万事顺心如意 wàn shì shùn xīn rú yì |
| I wish you all the best in your new career. |
All the best, exprexpression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own." | written (closing: letter or email) (信件或电子邮件结尾) | 祝一切顺利,
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备注: Followed by the writer's name or signature, usually on a separate line. |
all the better exprexpression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own." | (enhances [sth]) | 更好,更加
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| "Big eyes? All the better to see you with, my dear!" said the wolf to Little Red Riding Hood. |
all the comforts of home nplplural noun: Noun always used in plural form--for example, "jeans," "scissors." | (amenities, facilities) | 各种舒适的设施 gè zhǒng shū shì de shè shī |
| The hotel room has all the comforts of home. |