| 单词 | more |
| 释义 | adverb | quantifier moremore1 /mɔr/ ●●● S1 W1 adverb 1used before many adjectives and adverbs that have two or more syllables in order to make the comparative form, which shows that something has a particular quality to a greater degree than something else OPP less: Can it be done more quickly? It was a lot more expensive than I had expected. Try to be a little more patient.much more/far more/a lot more Many children feel much more confident if they work in groups. She became more and more suspicious (=more suspicious in a way that increased over time). She’s even more intelligent than her mother was (=used for emphasis).2happening a greater number of times or for longer OPP less: I promised Mom I’d help more with the housework. I find myself thinking about it more and more (=happening increasingly often). We’d like to see our grand-daughter more than we do.much more/far more/a lot more He goes out a lot more now that he has a car. I need to study the report some more (=for an additional amount of time).3used with verbs to say that something is true or happens to a greater degree: I like him more now that I know him better. She cares more for her dogs than she does for me.much more/far more/a lot more We enjoyed the trip much more the second time.even more/all the more This news made us worry all the more.4more or less a)almost: This report says more or less the same thing as the previous one. b)approximately: There were 50 people there, more or less.5more often than not used to say that something usually happens: Cheap movies on video are, more often than not, of very poor quality.6the more ... the more/better/less etc.... used to say that one thing changes in a particular way depending on what another thing does: The more I thought about it, the less I liked the idea. The more you sleep, the better you’ll feel.7more ... than... used for saying that one description or explanation is more correct than another: I feel more disappointed than embarrassed. It was more a worry than a pleasure.8more than... used to emphasize an adjective: I’d be more than happy to sit down and discuss this with you. It’s more than likely that they’ll lose the game.9more than a little... used before adjectives to mean “very”: I’m more than a little concerned about Corey’s behavior.10no more ... than... used for saying that one thing or person does not have a greater amount of a particular quality than another or than before: He’s no more capable of killing someone than a fly.11no more than a) (also little more than) used to say that someone or something is less important than he, she, or it seems: It was little more than a scratch. b)used to say that something is needed or appropriate: It’s no more than you deserve.12no more literary used in order to show that something that used to happen or be true does not happen or is not true now: The little lost girl was lost no more. → see also anymore, once more/again at once1 (5), (and) what’s more at what1 (25)GRAMMAR: moreDon’t use the comparative “-er” form of an adjective with more. Say: He is richer than his brother. Don’t say: He is more richer than his brother. adverb | quantifier moremore2 ●●● S1 W1 quantifier [the comparative of “many” and “much”] 1a greater amount or number OPP less, fewer: There were more accidents on the highways this year than last year. Today, more and more people commute long distances. A lot more people have given up smoking. We’ve received many more letters than usual. She has far more experience than I do. A little more care is needed with the delicate plants.more of Did Cara download some more of the songs from the album?THESAURUSanother – one more person, thing, or amount of the same kind: Do you want another cup of coffee?extra – more than the usual or standard number or amount of something: I usually keep a little extra cash in this drawer.additional – more than you already have, or more than was agreed or expected: Additional troops will be sent to the region.higher – more than another amount, level, or price: The prices were much higher in the other store.greater – a larger amount of a quality, feeling, action, etc. Greater is fairly formal: We feel this issue is of greater importance than any other.further – more. Used especially to say that something similar happens again or is done again: Further research is needed.supplemental/supplementary – additional, used especially when the original amount is not quite enough: Colleges can help students who need more money to get supplemental loans.2an additional number or amount OPP less, fewer: You’ll have to pay more for a double room. Can you tell me more about your previous job? I need to get two more tickets. It will be five minutes more before dinner’s ready. Can I have a little more time to finish?more of There are more of those cinnamon rolls if you want one. Is there any more coffee? There’s no more gas left. Aaron will finally be earning some more money. I’ll just make a few more phone calls. There must have been 200 people or more (=possibly more) waiting outside.3more and more an increasing number of things or people: More and more people are taking early retirement.4not/no more than something used to say that a price, distance, etc. is only a particular number or amount: The house is no more than ten minutes from the beach. The insurance covers not more than five days in the hospital. |
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