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Almost
ˈɔlˌmoʊst
极其常见
300 - 400
300 - 400
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几乎, 差不多, 快要

Almost 的含义在中文中

“Almost” 是一个常用的英语副词,表示“几乎”或“差不多”的意思。它通常用于描述某事接近发生或达到某种状态,但尚未完全实现。以下是“almost”的具体用法和例子。

用法和例子

  1. 表示接近完成或达到某种状态

    • 例句:I almost finished my homework.(我差不多完成了我的作业。)
    • 例句:She almost won the race.(她差点赢得比赛。)
  2. 表示几乎发生但未发生

    • 例句:It was almost raining, but it stopped.(差点下雨,但最后停了。)
    • 例句:He almost forgot her birthday.(他差点忘记了她的生日。)
  3. 用于强调程度

    • 例句:I’m almost certain that he will come.(我几乎可以肯定他会来。)
    • 例句:This book is almost perfect.(这本书几乎完美。)

使用场合

“Almost” 可以在正式和非正式的场合中使用。它适用于日常对话、书面语以及各种社交场合。

常见短语和表达

  • Almost there:几乎到了(表示快要达到某个地方或目标)。

    • 例句:We are almost there, just a few more minutes.(我们快到了,只需几分钟。)
  • Almost like:几乎像(用于比较)。

    • 例句:It feels almost like summer today.(今天的感觉几乎像夏天。)

常见错误

  1. 与“nearly”混淆:虽然“almost”和“nearly”意义相近,但在某些上下文中,使用不当可能导致语义差异。

    • “Almost” 更强调接近但未实现,而“nearly” 可能更强调接近的状态。
  2. 语法位置:在句子中,"almost" 通常放在动词前或形容词前。

    • 错误用法:He finished almost his homework.(错误)
    • 正确用法:He almost finished his homework.(正确)

相关词汇

  • 同义词:nearly, practically, virtually(几乎,差不多)。
  • 反义词:completely, totally, entirely(完全,彻底)。

发音注意

“Almost”的发音为 /ˈɔːl.məʊst/。注意“almost”中的“l”音较轻,且“most”部分的“o”发音为长音。

语法和词源

“Almost” 是由“all”和“most”两个词组合而成,表示“几乎全部”。在语法上,它是一个副词,通常修饰动词、形容词或其他副词。

Almost 的含义在中文中

几乎

例子:
I almost finished my homework.
我几乎完成了我的作业。
She almost missed the bus.
她差点错过了公交车。
使用: informal语境: Used to indicate that something was very close to happening but did not quite happen.
笔记: This usage emphasizes proximity to completion or occurrence.

差不多

例子:
The two cars are almost the same.
这两辆车差不多一样。
I almost agree with your opinion.
我差不多同意你的观点。
使用: informal语境: Used to express similarity or closeness in degree or quality.
笔记: This usage is common in everyday conversation to imply similarity.

快要

例子:
It is almost time for dinner.
快要到吃晚饭的时间了。
We are almost ready to leave.
我们快要准备好出发了。
使用: formal/informal语境: Used to indicate that something is about to happen very soon.
笔记: This usage often conveys urgency or immediacy.

Almost的同义词

nearly

Almost means very close to but not completely. Nearly is used to indicate a small remaining amount or distance before reaching a goal or completion.
例子: I am nearly finished with my homework.
笔记: Nearly implies a slight gap or small margin remaining.

virtually

Virtually means almost entirely or very nearly. It is used to emphasize the extent or degree of closeness to a particular condition or state.
例子: She is virtually unstoppable when she's determined.
笔记: Virtually emphasizes the nearness to completeness or accuracy.

practically

Practically means almost or very nearly, often implying that something is almost true or certain. It is used to suggest a high degree of likelihood or nearness to completion.
例子: The project is practically finished; we just need to add a few final touches.
笔记: Practically often implies a sense of practicality or feasibility in addition to nearness.

Almost的表达方式,常用短语

Close to

This phrase means being near to achieving something or being almost at a particular point.
例子: I was close to finishing the project when my computer crashed.
笔记: While 'almost' implies nearing completion, 'close to' specifically suggests proximity to a certain goal or endpoint.

On the verge of

This phrase indicates being very close to a particular state or action, often implying a significant change or reaction.
例子: She was on the verge of tears after hearing the news.
笔记: It emphasizes the impending nature of reaching a point, whereas 'almost' is more general in indicating near completion.

Just about

This phrase signifies coming very close to achieving or completing something.
例子: I just about made it to the bus stop before the bus arrived.
笔记: It conveys a sense of being extremely close, often implying a narrow margin, in contrast to the broader meaning of 'almost'.

Nearing

This phrase suggests approaching or getting close to a particular point or goal.
例子: The project is nearing completion, and we expect to finish it by tomorrow.
笔记: While 'almost' indicates proximity to completion, 'nearing' specifically focuses on the progress towards reaching a specific point.

Just short of

This phrase means coming very close to achieving something but falling slightly or narrowly behind.
例子: She fell just short of breaking the world record in the race.
笔记: It highlights a near miss or falling slightly below the expected mark, distinguishing it from the more general sense of 'almost'.

Near to

This phrase indicates being in close proximity to completing a task or achieving a goal.
例子: We are near to finalizing the deal with the new client.
笔记: It emphasizes the closeness or proximity to completion, similar to 'almost', but with a focus on the immediate vicinity.

Cusp of

This phrase suggests being on the brink or edge of a significant development or achievement.
例子: The company is on the cusp of a major breakthrough in technology.
笔记: It conveys a sense of being at the threshold of a notable event or change, indicating a critical point, distinct from the more general notion of 'almost'.

Almost的日常(俚语)表达

Just shy of

This term implies that the person was very close to achieving something but fell slightly short.
例子: I was just shy of winning the race.
笔记: Unlike 'almost,' 'just shy of' emphasizes falling slightly short rather than being close.

Within a hair's breadth of

This means being extremely close to accomplishing something, with only a tiny distance or effort left.
例子: She was within a hair's breadth of solving the puzzle.
笔记: It emphasizes the minuscule distance remaining, conveying a high level of proximity.

Within spitting distance of

Expresses being very close to something or someone, almost within reach.
例子: The car was within spitting distance of the finish line.
笔记: It adds a playful or colloquial tone to being close, emphasizing easiness of reaching the destination.

Just a hair away from

Indicates a very small distance or effort away from achieving a goal or result.
例子: You were just a hair away from getting the job.
笔记: Similar to 'almost,' but 'just a hair away from' highlights the fine margin separating achievement.

On the brink of

Describes being at the point where a particular situation or emotion is about to happen.
例子: She was on the brink of tears.
笔记: While 'almost' denotes proximity, 'on the brink of' implies a critical juncture or imminent occurrence.

Within striking distance of

Means being close enough to make a decisive or effective move toward achieving a goal.
例子: The team was within striking distance of victory.
笔记: It suggests being very close to taking action or making a significant impact, adding a sense of readiness or capability.

Teetering on the edge of

Conveys being very close to a particular state or outcome, with a sense of precariousness or instability.
例子: The project is teetering on the edge of success.
笔记: Unlike 'almost,' 'teetering on the edge of' implies a delicate balance, indicating a potential for success or failure.

Almost - 例子

Almost everyone came to the party.
几乎每个人都来了派对。
We are almost there.
我们快到了。
She almost forgot her keys.
她差点忘记了她的钥匙。

Almost的语法

Almost - 副词 (Adverb) / 副词 (Adverb)
词元: almost
变位
副词 (Adverb): almost
音节、划分和重音
almost 包含2个音节: al • most
音标: ˈȯl-ˌmōst
al most , ˈȯl ˌmōst (红色音节是重读的)

Almost - 重要性和使用频率

词频和重要性指数显示一个词在特定语言中出现的频率。 数字越小,词语使用频率越高。 最常用的词通常在1到4000之间。
almost: 300 - 400 (极其常见).
这个重要性指数帮助你在语言学习过程中集中于最有用的词语。
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