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

again

(əgen , əgeɪn )

1. adverb [ADVERB with verb] A1

You use again to indicate that something happens a second time, or after it has already happened before.

He kissed her again.

Again there was a short silence.

I don't ever want to go through anything like that again.

Synonyms: once more, another time, anew, afresh

2. adverb [ADVERB after verb] A2

You use again to indicate that something is now in a particular state or place that it used to be in.

He opened his attaché-case, removed a folder, then closed it again.

I started to feel good about myself again.

3. adverb

You can use again when you want to point out that there is a similarity between the subject that you are talking about now and a previous subject.

Again the pregnancy was very similar to my previous two.

With the new artists, you see a more dynamic stage show. And again, that's probably part of the progress of technology.

Synonyms: also, in addition, moreover, besides

4. adverb

You can use again in expressions such as but again, then again, and there again when you want to introduce a remark which contrasts with or weakens something that you have just said.

It's easier to take a taxi. But then again you can't always get one.

They may, but there again they may not.

5. adverb

You can add again to the end of your question when you are asking someone to tell you something that you have forgotten or that they have already told you. [spoken]

Sorry, what's your name again?

6. adverb

You use again in expressions such as half as much again when you are indicating how much greater one amount is than another amount that you have just mentioned or are about to mention.

Properties in the seaside resorts cost at least half as much again as those in the surrounding country.

The tower will be half as tall again as Canary Wharf.

7. again and again phrase B1+

You can use again and again or time and again to emphasize that something happens many times. [emphasis]

He would go over his work again and again until he felt he had it right.

Time and again political parties have failed to tackle this issue.

Synonyms: over and over, often, repeatedly, frequently

8. now and again phrase

If you say that something happens now and then or every now and again, you mean that it happens sometimes but not very often or regularly.

My father has a collection of magazines to which I return every now and then.

Now and again he'd join in when we were playing video games.

9. once again phrase B1

If something happens once again or once more, it happens again.

Amy picked up the hairbrush and smoothed her hair once more.

Once again an official inquiry has spoken of weak management and ill-trained workers.

Translations:

Chinese: 再次

Japanese: 再び

单词	again
释义	again (əgen , əgeɪn ) 1. adverb [ADVERB with verb] A1 You use again to indicate that something happens a second time, or after it has already happened before. He kissed her again. Again there was a short silence. I don't ever want to go through anything like that again. Synonyms: once more, another time, anew, afresh 2. adverb [ADVERB after verb] A2 You use again to indicate that something is now in a particular state or place that it used to be in. He opened his attaché-case, removed a folder, then closed it again. I started to feel good about myself again. 3. adverb You can use again when you want to point out that there is a similarity between the subject that you are talking about now and a previous subject. Again the pregnancy was very similar to my previous two. With the new artists, you see a more dynamic stage show. And again, that's probably part of the progress of technology. Synonyms: also, in addition, moreover, besides 4. adverb You can use again in expressions such as but again, then again, and there again when you want to introduce a remark which contrasts with or weakens something that you have just said. It's easier to take a taxi. But then again you can't always get one. They may, but there again they may not. 5. adverb You can add again to the end of your question when you are asking someone to tell you something that you have forgotten or that they have already told you. [spoken] Sorry, what's your name again? 6. adverb You use again in expressions such as half as much again when you are indicating how much greater one amount is than another amount that you have just mentioned or are about to mention. Properties in the seaside resorts cost at least half as much again as those in the surrounding country. The tower will be half as tall again as Canary Wharf. 7. again and again phrase B1+ You can use again and again or time and again to emphasize that something happens many times. [emphasis] He would go over his work again and again until he felt he had it right. Time and again political parties have failed to tackle this issue. Synonyms: over and over, often, repeatedly, frequently 8. now and again phrase If you say that something happens now and then or every now and again, you mean that it happens sometimes but not very often or regularly. My father has a collection of magazines to which I return every now and then. Now and again he'd join in when we were playing video games. 9. once again phrase B1 If something happens once again or once more, it happens again. Amy picked up the hairbrush and smoothed her hair once more. Once again an official inquiry has spoken of weak management and ill-trained workers. Translations: Chinese: 再次 Japanese: 再び
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