still
柯林斯词典
- ADVERB USES
1. ADV If a situation that used to exist still exists, it has continued and exists now. 仍然
I still dream of home. 我仍然梦见家。
Brian's toe is still badly swollen and he cannot put on his shoe. 布赖恩的脚趾头仍肿得厉害,不能穿鞋。
2. ADV If something that has not yet happened could still happen, it is possible that it will happen. If something that has not yet happened is still to happen, it will happen at a later time. 仍然[ADV before v]
Big money could still be made if the crisis keeps oil prices high. 如果这场危机使得油价居高不下,仍然还是可以挣大钱的。
We could still make it, but we won't get there till three. 我们仍然能去,但3点以前无法到达。
3. ADV If you say that there is still an amount of something left, you are emphasizing that there is that amount left. 还['be' ADV n]
There are still some outstanding problems. 还有一些突出的问题。
4. ADV You use still to emphasize that something remains the case or is true in spite of what you have just said. 然而[ADV before v]
I'm average for my height. But I still feel I'm fatter than I should be. 我身材中等,但还是觉得胖了些。
5. ADV You use still to indicate that a problem or difficulty is not really worth worrying about. 不过[ADV with cl]
Their luck had simply run out. Still, never fear. 他们的好运已经结束。不过,别害怕。
6. ADV You use still in expressions such as still further, still another, and still more to show that you find the number or quantity of things you are referring to surprising or excessive. 更加[ADV n/adv] [强调]
We look forward to strengthening still further our already close co-operation with the police. 我们期待进一步加强和警方现有的密切合作。
7. ADV You use still with comparatives to indicate that something has even more of a quality than something else. 更加 (与比较级连用)[ADV with compar] [强调]
Formula One motor car racing is supposed to be dangerous. "Indycar" racing is supposed to be more dangerous still. 一级方程式赛车被认为是危险的。印第赛车则被认为更加危险。
ADV
1. ADJ If you stay still, you stay in the same position and do not move. 静止不动的[ADJ after v]
David had been dancing about like a child, but suddenly he stood still and looked at Brad. 戴维一直像孩子那样蹦蹦跳跳,但突然打住,瞧着布拉德。
2. ADJ If air or water is still, it is not moving. 静止的
The night air was very still. 夜晚的空气静止不动。
3. ADJ If a place is still, it is quiet and shows no sign of activity. 安静的
In the room it was very still. 这房间里很安静。
4. stillnessN-UNCOUNT 安静
Four deafening explosions shattered the stillness of the night air. 4声震耳欲聋的爆炸打破了夜空的宁静。
5. ADJ Drinks that are still do not contain any bubbles of carbon dioxide. 无碳酸气的
...a glass of still water. …一杯无汽的水。
6. N-COUNT A still is a photograph taken from a movie which is used for publicity purposes. 电影剧照
...stills from the James Bond movie series. …詹姆斯·邦德电影系列片的剧照。
N-COUNT
1. N-COUNT A still is a piece of equipment used to make strong alcoholic drinks by a process called distilling. (制酒的) 蒸馏器
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still /stɪl/
NOT MOVING OR MAKING A NOISE
still /stɪl/ (stiller,stills,stillest)
EQUIPMENT
still /stɪl/ (stills)
剑桥词典
- My visa still hasn't come through.
- This shirt still feels a bit damp .
- I was still writing away when the exam finished .
- Is the party still on for tomorrow ?
- There's still lots of food on your plate .
- Admittedly, I could have tried harder but I still don't think all this criticism is fair .
- I've been carting these letters around with me all week , and I still haven't posted them.
- Dad might be nearly 90 but he's still young at heart .
- With all her faults , she's still a really good friend .
- I've read the instructions twice and I'm still none the wiser .
- Costs are likely to rise still higher .
- The death toll is set to rise still further .
- I could call in and see you or, better still, you could come round here.
- He stands to lose a lot of money and, worse still, his job .
- Still more people are queueing up to sign the book . 返回 still
still adverb (CONTINUING)
continuing to happen or continuing to be done还,还是;仍然,依旧
I'm still hungry . 我还是很饿。
I still haven't finished writing my essay . 我还是没有完成我的论文。
There is still no news about the hostages . 仍旧没有人质的消息。
Do you still work for the government ? 你还在为政府工作吗?
Hope is fading that the missing child is still alive . 失踪孩子仍活着的可能性越来越渺茫。
There's still time for us to get to the cinema before the film starts . 还有时间,我们能在电影开演之前赶到电影院。
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still adverb (DESPITE)
despite that尽管那样,尽管如此
You may not approve of what he did, but he's still your brother . 你可能不赞成他的所作所为,但他仍然是你的兄弟。
I know you don't like her, but you still don't have to be so rude to her. 我知道你不喜欢她,但尽管如此,你也没必要对她那么无礼。
Even though she doesn't really have the time , she still offered to help . 尽管她并不是真的有时间,但她仍然主动提出要帮忙。
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still adverb (GREATER DEGREE)
to an even greater degree or in an even greater amount(程度或数量)还要,更加
The number of people killed in the explosion is likely to rise still higher . 爆炸中丧生者的人数有可能还会增加。
The company is hoping to extend its market still further . 公司希望可以进一步拓展市场。
Still more snow fell overnight . 夜里又下了雪。
I'll meet you at the theatre . No, better still, let's meet for a drink first. 咱们在戏院碰面。哦不,更好的是,我们先一起喝上一杯。
I'm worried that his car has broken down, or worse still, that he's had an accident . 我担心他的车坏了,或者,更糟的是,他出了事故。
Why do you have to tell me still (= even ) more lies ? 你为什么还要对我撒谎呢?
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