单词 | not |
释义 | not not /nɒt/ aep /nɑːt/ adverb A1 used to form a negative phrase after verbs like 'be', 'can', 'have', 'will', 'must', etc., usually used in the short form 'n't' in speech: » He's not fat!» I won't tell her.» I can't go.» Don't you like her?» It isn't difficult (= it is easy).» I'm just not interested.» He's not bad-looking (= he is quite attractive).» He's not as tall as his father.Thesaurus+: ↑Yes, no and notA1 used to give the next word or group of words a negative meaning: » I told you not to do that.» I like most vegetables but not cabbage.» "Come and play football, Dad." "Not now, Jamie."» It was Yuko who said that, not Richard.Thesaurus+: ↑Yes, no and notA2 used after verbs like 'be afraid', 'hope', 'suspect', etc. in short, negative replies: » "Is he coming with us?" "I hope not."» "Have you finished?" "I'm afraid not."Thesaurus+: ↑Yes, no and notif notA2 used to say what the situation will be if something does not happen: » I hope to see you there but, if not, I'll call you.Thesaurus+: ↑Yes, no and notor notA2 used to express the possibility that something might not happen: » Are you going to reply or not?» I still don't know whether she's coming or not.Thesaurus+: ↑Yes, no and notF0 HUMOROUS sometimes used at the end of a statement to show that you did not mean what you have said: » That was the best meal I've ever had - not!Thesaurus+: ↑Yes, no and not• • • Extra Examples:» Cheer up! It's not that bad!» She's not one of my close circle of friends.» Party unity is threatened when members will not compromise.» The TV won't work if the aerial's not connected.» It's not very dignified behaviour for a 54-year-old man. |
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