单词 | nowhere |
释义 | nowherenowhere /ˈnoʊwɛr/ ●●● S3 adverb 1 (also no place) not in any place or to any place: nowhere (for somebody) to do something There was nowhere to sit but the bed. There was nowhere else for them to go.2get/go nowhere to have no success or make no progress: She’s been looking for a job but has gotten nowhere.get somebody nowhere Threats will get you nowhere.nowhere with Police were getting nowhere with the case. The negotiations are going nowhere fast.3be nowhere to be found/seen (also be nowhere in sight) to not be in a place, or not be seen or found there: When her parents came home, Emma was nowhere to be found.4nowhere (near) a)far from a particular place: Mac was nowhere near her apartment that night. b)not at all: She’s nowhere near as pretty as you. They had nowhere near the number of people needed. It’s nowhere near ready.5out of nowhere (also from nowhere) happening or appearing suddenly and without warning: Owens came out of nowhere to block the shot. Cinderella’s fairy godmother appeared from nowhere. → see also in the middle of nowhere at middle1 (4) |
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