| 单词 | same |
| 释义 | adjective | pronoun | adverb samesame1 /seɪm/ ●●● S1 W1 adjective [only before noun] 1not different a)the same person, place, thing, etc. is one particular person, etc. and not a different one: Harry and I went to the same school.same as Recycling will be picked up on the same day as your garbage.the same ... (that) Put the book back in the same place you took it from. b)used to say two or more people, things, etc. are exactly like each other: I know how you feel – I have the same problem. The same thing could happen again.same as He gets the same grades as I do, but he never studies.the same ... (that) Brenda came in wearing the same dress that Jean had on.the very/exact same something The exact same thing happened to Linda yesterday. She received less pay for exactly the same duties. John reacted in much the same way as my mother had.THESAURUSidentical – exactly the same in every way: The picture is identical to the one in the Museum of Modern Art in New York.equal – the same in size, number, or amount: The two rooms are roughly equal in size.equivalent – the same in value, level, size, or importance as something of a different type: The visa costs $25 or the equivalent amount in pesos.indistinguishable formal – so similar that it is impossible to see any differences: The counterfeit money was almost indistinguishable from real money.uniform formal – always the same in all parts or in all cases: It’s important that scientists use a uniform system of measurement.constant – always at the same level: The room is kept at a constant temperature of 68 degrees.consistent formal – always doing something well or in the same way: Arnie is the most consistent batter on our team.matching – matching clothes, materials, etc. are the same or closely related in style, color, and pattern, so that they look well together: The twins were dressed in matching outfits.2not changing used to say that a particular person or thing does not change: Her perfume has always had the same effect on me. He’s the same old Peter, grouchy as ever. It’s the same old excuse – not enough time (=an excuse you have heard many times before).3at the same time a)if two things happen at the same time, they both happen together: We both started talking at the same time. b)used to introduce a fact which must also be considered: We don’t want to lose him. But at the same time, he has to realize that company regulations must be obeyed.4same difference spoken used to say that different actions, behavior, etc. have the same result or effect: “We’ll have to use lemons instead of limes.” “Same difference.”5by the same token a phrase meaning in the same way, or for the same reasons, used when you want to say that something else is also true even though it is very different or surprising: I want to win, but by the same token, I don’t want to hurt Sam’s confidence.6be on the same page spoken used to say that two or more people understand each other and are thinking about something in the same way: I just want to make sure we’re all on the same page before we start.7same old, same old spoken used to say that a situation has not changed at all: “How are you doing, Dave?” “Same old, same old.”8be in the same boat to be in the same difficult situation that someone else is in[Origin: 1100–1200 Old Norse samr] → see also amount to the same thing at amount2GRAMMAR: sameAlways use “the” or “this,” “that,” etc. before the adjective same: We all ordered the same thing. He drove back to Fairview that same night. adjective | pronoun | adverb samesame2 ●●● S1 pronoun 1the same a)used to say that two or more people or things are exactly like another: Oranges are an excellent source of vitamin C. The same is true for strawberries and spinach. The coins look the same, but one’s a fake.same as Our results were exactly the same as his. Fred looks much the same, despite the passing years. Temperatures were in the mid-80s today; expect more of the same (=another thing like the one just mentioned) for the weekend. b)someone or something that does not change: Things just won’t be the same without you around. Life would never be the same again.2just/all the same in spite of a particular situation or opinion, or in spite of something you have just mentioned, etc. SYN nevertheless: The potatoes were a little overcooked, but delicious all the same. I’m not likely to run out of money, but all the same, I’m careful.3(and the) same to you! spoken a)used as a friendly reply to a greeting: “Have a happy New Year!” “Thanks – same to you.” b)used as an angry reply to an impolite remark: “You idiot! I hope you get run over!” “Same to you!”4same here spoken used to say that you feel the same way as someone else: “I’m exhausted!” “Same here.” → see also it’s all the same to somebody at all2 (14), one and the same at one2 (23) adjective | pronoun | adverb samesame3 ●●● S1 W1 adverb 1the same (as something) in the same way: “Pain” and “pane” are pronounced exactly the same. I used your recipe, but my cookies don’t taste the same as yours.2same as somebody spoken just like someone else: He works hard, same as you.same as usual/ever/always “How’s school?” “Oh, same as always.” |
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