单词 | altogether |
释义 | adverb | noun altogetheraltogether1 /ˌɔltəˈgɛðɚ, ˈɔltəˌgɛðɚ/ ●●● S3 W2 adverb 1completely or thoroughly – used to emphasize what you are saying: It seems to have vanished altogether. Eventually they chose an altogether different design. How this is to be achieved is altogether a different matter.2used when you are stating a total amount: There were five people altogether who attended the presentation. How much do I owe you altogether?3not altogether formal used before an adjective, adverb, or verb to say that a situation is really closer to the opposite of that word: The change is not altogether bad (=it is fairly good). The boy was not altogether sure (=he was fairly unsure) the judge was talking to him.4[sentence adverb] formal used to make a final statement that gives the main idea of what you have been saying: Sunshine, good food, and plenty of rest – altogether the perfect vacation! [Origin: 1100–1200 all everything, everyone + together] adverb | noun altogetheraltogether2 noun in the altogether humorous wearing no clothes SYN nude, naked |
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