| 单词 | already |
| 释义 | alreadyalready /ɔlˈrɛdi, ɔˈrɛdi/ ●●● S1 W1 adverb 1by or before now, or before a particular time: “Do you want a cup of coffee?” “No thanks, I already have some.” “When are you going to do your homework?” “I already did it!” It’s too late – the letters have already been sent.2used to say that something has happened too soon or before the expected time: Are you leaving already? I can’t believe I already forgot his phone number! Is it already 5 o’clock?3used to say that a situation, especially a bad one, now exists and it might get worse, greater, etc.: The building’s already costing us way too much money as it is. [Origin: 1300–1400 all ready completely ready] → see also enough already at enough2 (8) |
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