| 单词 | quite |
| 释义 | quite quite /kwaɪt/ adverb, predeterminer UK ► A2 a little or a lot but not completely: » I'm quite tired but I can certainly walk a little further.» There was quite a lot of traffic today but yesterday was even busier.» It was quite a difficult job.» He's quite attractive but not what I'd call gorgeous.» It would be quite a nuisance to write to everyone.Thesaurus+: ↑Some and quite• • • Extra Examples:» She seemed quite chirpy this morning.» Three hours is quite a chunk out of my working day.» The journey was quite quick because the road was clear .» Shall we call in on Miranda? You know she lives quite close-by.» She was quite affable at the meeting.Common mistake: quite or quiet?! Warning: Choose the right word!! These two words look similar, but they are spelled differently and have different meanings. quite /kwaɪt/ adverb B1 completely: » The two situations are quite different.» Are you quite sure you want to go?» The colours almost match but not quite.» I enjoyed her new book though it's not quite as good as her last one.» Quite honestly/frankly, the thought of it terrified me.Thesaurus+: ↑Complete and whole , ↑Very and extremenot quiteB2 used to express that you are not certain about something: » I don't quite know what to say.» I didn't quite catch what he said.Thesaurus+: ↑Uncertainty , ↑Hesitating , ↑AchievableF0 UK used to show agreement with someone's opinion: » "You'd think he could spare some money - he's not exactly poor." "Quite."Thesaurus+: ↑Words and phrases expressing agreement and acceptancequite the best, worst, etc. FORMALF0 used for emphasis: » It was quite the worst dinner I have ever had.Thesaurus+: ↑Very and extreme , ↑Complete and whole , ↑Intensifying expressions• • • Extra Examples:» You've made your position quite clear .» There's quite a collection of toothbrushes in the bathroom.» If you compare house prices in the two areas, it's quite amazing how different they are.» I'm not quite sure how to get there - I'd better consult a map.» She always coveted power but never quite achieved it. |
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