英语词汇“same”的英英意思、用法、释义、翻译、读音、例句、短语、词组-英语词典

same

(seɪm )

1. adjective [the ADJ] A1

If two or more things, actions, or qualities are the same, or if one is the same as another, they are very like each other in some way.

The houses were all the same–square, close to the street, needing paint.

In essence, all computers are the same.

People with the same experience in the job should be paid the same.

Driving a boat is not the same as driving a car.

I want my son to wear the same clothes as everyone else at the school.

Bihar had a population roughly the same as that of England.

Synonyms: identical, similar, alike, equal

2. the same as phrase B2

If something is happening the same as something else, the two things are happening in a way that is similar or exactly the same.

I mean, it's a relationship, the same as a marriage is a relationship.

Doing a job well is not the same as spending a lot of time on it.

He just wanted the war to end, the same as Wally did.

Synonyms: in the same way as, just as

3. adjective [the ADJ, oft ADJ n as n] A2

You use same to indicate that you are referring to only one place, time, or thing, and not to different ones.

Bernard works at the same institution as Arlette.

It's impossible to get everybody together at the same time.

Members of his staff learn to work the same 13-hour days that he imposes on himself.

John just told me that your birthday is on the same day as mine.

...business people who spoke the same language as himself.

Gary plays football with the other children of the same age.

Synonyms: the very same, very, one and the same, selfsame

4. adjective [the ADJ] A2

Something that is still the same has not changed in any way.

It has been rare for the environment to stay the same for very long.

Only 17% said the economy would improve, but 25% believed it would stay the same.

5. pronoun B1

You use the same to refer to something that has previously been mentioned or suggested.

We made the decision which was right for us. Other parents must do the same.

In the United States small specialised bookshops survive quite well. The same applies to small publishers.

We like him very much and he says the same about us.

Same is also an adjective.

Tom Wood is a player I admire because he is so honest, and Chris Robshaw has that same quality.

6. pronoun

You use same to refer to something that has already been mentioned in a document such as a business letter or bill. [formal, written]

Wrist watches: £5. Inscription of same: £25.

7. convention

You say 'same here' in order to suggest that you feel the same way about something as the person who has just spoken to you, or that you have done the same thing. [informal, spoken, formulae]

'Nice to meet you,' said Michael. 'Same here,' said Mary Ann.

'I hate going into stores.'—'Same here,' said William.

8. convention

You say 'same to you' in response to someone who wishes you well with something. [informal, spoken, formulae]

'Have a nice Easter.'—'And the same to you Bridie.'

'Goodbye, then, and thanks. Good luck.'—'The same to you.'

9. same again phrase

You say 'same again' when you want to order another drink of the same kind as the one you have just had. [informal, spoken]

Give Roger another pint, Imogen, and I'll have the same again.

10. all the same/just the same phrase

You can say all the same or just the same to introduce a statement which indicates that a situation or your opinion has not changed, in spite of what has happened or what has just been said.

The payment was a private arrangement. All the same, it was illegal.

He was unable to pay attention to the papers. Just the same, he started to examine them.

Matt is weak and dependent, but you love him all the same.

...jokes that she did not understand but laughed at just the same.

11. all the same to me phrase

If you say 'It's all the same to me', you mean that you do not care which of several things happens or is chosen. [mainly spoken]

Whether I've got a moustache or not; it's all the same to me.

What's the difference between a white lie and a lie? I mean, it's all the same to me.

12. one and the same phrase

When two or more people or things are thought to be separate and you say that they are one and the same, you mean that they are in fact one single person or thing.

Luckily, Nancy's father and her attorney were one and the same person.

I'm willing to work for the party because its interests and my interests are one and the same.

13. the same/the very same phrase

You say 'the same' or 'the very same' in reply to someone's question when you are saying that they have identified a person or thing correctly. [formal, spoken]

Is that the same John Prescott who was Blair's deputy prime minister? The very same.

14. at the same time phrase B1+

If two or more things exist, happen, or are true at the same time, they exist, happen, or are true together although they seem to contradict each other.

I was afraid of her, but at the same time I really liked her.

She was somehow able to look sad and cheerful at the same time.

Synonyms: nevertheless, still, even so, yet

Translations:

Chinese: 同样的

Japanese: 同じ

单词	same
释义	same (seɪm ) 1. adjective [the ADJ] A1 If two or more things, actions, or qualities are the same, or if one is the same as another, they are very like each other in some way. The houses were all the same–square, close to the street, needing paint. In essence, all computers are the same. People with the same experience in the job should be paid the same. Driving a boat is not the same as driving a car. I want my son to wear the same clothes as everyone else at the school. Bihar had a population roughly the same as that of England. Synonyms: identical, similar, alike, equal 2. the same as phrase B2 If something is happening the same as something else, the two things are happening in a way that is similar or exactly the same. I mean, it's a relationship, the same as a marriage is a relationship. Doing a job well is not the same as spending a lot of time on it. He just wanted the war to end, the same as Wally did. Synonyms: in the same way as, just as 3. adjective [the ADJ, oft ADJ n as n] A2 You use same to indicate that you are referring to only one place, time, or thing, and not to different ones. Bernard works at the same institution as Arlette. It's impossible to get everybody together at the same time. Members of his staff learn to work the same 13-hour days that he imposes on himself. John just told me that your birthday is on the same day as mine. ...business people who spoke the same language as himself. Gary plays football with the other children of the same age. Synonyms: the very same, very, one and the same, selfsame 4. adjective [the ADJ] A2 Something that is still the same has not changed in any way. It has been rare for the environment to stay the same for very long. Only 17% said the economy would improve, but 25% believed it would stay the same. 5. pronoun B1 You use the same to refer to something that has previously been mentioned or suggested. We made the decision which was right for us. Other parents must do the same. In the United States small specialised bookshops survive quite well. The same applies to small publishers. We like him very much and he says the same about us. Same is also an adjective. Tom Wood is a player I admire because he is so honest, and Chris Robshaw has that same quality. 6. pronoun You use same to refer to something that has already been mentioned in a document such as a business letter or bill. [formal, written] Wrist watches: £5. Inscription of same: £25. 7. convention You say 'same here' in order to suggest that you feel the same way about something as the person who has just spoken to you, or that you have done the same thing. [informal, spoken, formulae] 'Nice to meet you,' said Michael. 'Same here,' said Mary Ann. 'I hate going into stores.'—'Same here,' said William. 8. convention You say 'same to you' in response to someone who wishes you well with something. [informal, spoken, formulae] 'Have a nice Easter.'—'And the same to you Bridie.' 'Goodbye, then, and thanks. Good luck.'—'The same to you.' 9. same again phrase You say 'same again' when you want to order another drink of the same kind as the one you have just had. [informal, spoken] Give Roger another pint, Imogen, and I'll have the same again. 10. all the same/just the same phrase You can say all the same or just the same to introduce a statement which indicates that a situation or your opinion has not changed, in spite of what has happened or what has just been said. The payment was a private arrangement. All the same, it was illegal. He was unable to pay attention to the papers. Just the same, he started to examine them. Matt is weak and dependent, but you love him all the same. ...jokes that she did not understand but laughed at just the same. 11. all the same to me phrase If you say 'It's all the same to me', you mean that you do not care which of several things happens or is chosen. [mainly spoken] Whether I've got a moustache or not; it's all the same to me. What's the difference between a white lie and a lie? I mean, it's all the same to me. 12. one and the same phrase When two or more people or things are thought to be separate and you say that they are one and the same, you mean that they are in fact one single person or thing. Luckily, Nancy's father and her attorney were one and the same person. I'm willing to work for the party because its interests and my interests are one and the same. 13. the same/the very same phrase You say 'the same' or 'the very same' in reply to someone's question when you are saying that they have identified a person or thing correctly. [formal, spoken] Is that the same John Prescott who was Blair's deputy prime minister? The very same. 14. at the same time phrase B1+ If two or more things exist, happen, or are true at the same time, they exist, happen, or are true together although they seem to contradict each other. I was afraid of her, but at the same time I really liked her. She was somehow able to look sad and cheerful at the same time. Synonyms: nevertheless, still, even so, yet Translations: Chinese: 同样的 Japanese: 同じ
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