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单词 altogether
释义

altogether

UK /ˌɔːltəˈɡeðə(r)/

DEFINITIONS3
  1. 1
    completely
    1. 1a
      used for emphasizing that something has stopped or ended completely

      Many motorists have stopped using their cars altogether.

      These rare animals may soon disappear altogether.

      Synonyms and related words

      Ways of emphasizing completeness or extremeness
    2. 1b
      used for emphasizing that something is completely ignored or forgotten

      I never mentioned our quarrel and Henry seemed to have forgotten it altogether.

      The problem is too serious to be ignored altogether.

      Synonyms and related words

      Ways of emphasizing completeness or extremeness
    3. 1c
      used for emphasizing that what you are saying is true in every way

      She looked altogether charming in her white dress.

      This is a new idea altogether.

      Synonyms and related words

      Ways of emphasizing that something is true or exact
  2. 2
    used for showing that a total number or amount includes everyone or everything

    Altogether, about 50 NATO aircraft took part in the attack.

    How many guests will there be altogether?

    Synonyms and related words

    Everything and including everything
    Synonyms and related words

    Everyone and everybody
  3. 3
    used for introducing a summary of what you have just said

    The weather was great and the people were friendly – altogether a perfect trip.

    Synonyms and related words

    Expressions used in summaries

phrases

not altogether

altogether

US /ˌɔltəˈɡeðər/

DEFINITIONS3
  1. 1
    completely
    1. 1a
      used for emphasizing that something has stopped or ended completely

      Many commuters have stopped using their cars altogether.

      These rare animals may soon disappear altogether.

      Synonyms and related words

      Ways of emphasizing completeness or extremeness
    2. 1b
      used for emphasizing that something is completely ignored or forgotten

      I never mentioned our quarrel and Henry seemed to have forgotten it altogether.

      The problem is too serious to be ignored altogether.

      Synonyms and related words

      Ways of emphasizing completeness or extremeness
    3. 1c
      used for emphasizing that what you are saying is true in every way

      She looked altogether charming in her white dress.

      This is a new idea altogether.

      Synonyms and related words

      Ways of emphasizing that something is true or exact
  2. 2
    used for showing that a total number or amount includes everyone or everything

    Altogether, about 50 NATO aircraft took part in the attack.

    How many guests will there be altogether?

    Synonyms and related words

    Everything and including everything
    Synonyms and related words

    Everyone and everybody
  3. 3
    used for introducing a summary of what you have just said

    The weather was great and the people were friendly – altogether a perfect trip.

    Synonyms and related words

    Expressions used in summaries

phrases

not altogether

altogether

UK /ˌɔːltəˈɡeðə(r)/


phrase
  • in the altogether

    humorous
    1
    not wearing any clothes
    Synonyms and related words

    Not wearing clothes or a particular type of clothes

altogether

US /ˌɔltəˈɡeðər/


phrase
  • in the altogether

    humorous
    1
    not wearing any clothes
    Synonyms and related words

    Not wearing clothes or a particular type of clothes
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