| 单词 | until |
| 释义 | until (ʌntɪl ) 1. preposition A1 If something happens until a particular time, it happens during the period before that time and stops at that time. Until 2016, he was a high-ranking officer in the army. ...consumers who have waited until after the Christmas holiday to do that holiday shopping. Synonyms: till, up to, up till, up to the time Until is also a conjunction. I waited until it got dark. Stir with a metal spoon until the sugar has dissolved. 2. preposition B1 You use until with a negative to emphasize the moment in time after which the rest of your statement becomes true, or the condition which would make it true. The traffic laws don't take effect until the end of the year. It was not until 1911 that the first of the vitamins was identified. Synonyms: before, up to, prior to, in advance of Until is also a conjunction. The E.U. will not lift its sanctions until that country makes political changes. 3. up until phrase B1 Up until or up to are used to indicate the latest time at which something can happen, or the end of the period of time that you are referring to. Please feel free to call me any time up until half past nine at night. Up to 1989, the growth of per capita income averaged 1 per cent per year. Translations: Chinese: 到...为止, 到...为止 Japanese: ･･･の時まで, ･･･まで |
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