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Already
ˌɔlˈrɛdi
极其常见
200 - 300
200 - 300
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已经, 早已, 早就, 已经

Already 的含义在中文中

“already”是一个常用的副词,主要用于表示某事在预期或计划的时间之前已发生或完成。它通常用于肯定句,也可以用于疑问句中,强调某个动作或状态的发生。

使用场景:

  1. 日常交流:在日常对话中,常用于描述已经完成的动作。

    • 例句:I have already eaten lunch.(我已经吃过午饭了。)
  2. 询问情况:在疑问句中,用于询问某事是否已发生。

    • 例句:Have you already finished your homework?(你已经完成作业了吗?)
  3. 强调时间:可以用来强调事情发生的早于预期的时间。

    • 例句:She is already here.(她已经在这里了。)

常用短语:

  • “already know” (已经知道)
  • “already done” (已经完成)
  • “already seen” (已经看过)

使用场合:

  • 非正式场合:在朋友或家人之间的对话中使用较为普遍。
  • 正式场合:在工作或学术环境中也可使用,但需注意语气的正式程度。

常见错误:

  1. 时态错误:有时学习者会错误地使用“already”在不合适的时态中。例如,不应在将来时中使用。
    • 错误:I will already finish my work.(我将已经完成我的工作。)
    • 正确:I will have already finished my work.(我将已经完成我的工作。)

相关词汇:

  • 同义词:previously(先前)、before(之前)
  • 反义词:not yet(还没有)

发音注意:
“already”的发音为/ɔːlˈrɛdi/。注意重音在第二个音节上。

语法与词源:
“already”由“all”和“ready”组合而成,最早出现在14世纪,表示某事已准备好或发生。它通常与完成时态一起使用,强调动作的完成状态。

Already 的含义在中文中

已经

例子:
I have already eaten.
我已经吃过了。
She has already finished her homework.
她已经完成了作业。
使用: formal/informal语境: Used to indicate that something has happened before the present time.
笔记: 这个词常用于强调某事已经发生,通常与完成时态连用。

早已

例子:
They already knew the news long ago.
他们早已知道这个消息了。
I already told you about the meeting.
我早已告诉你会议的事。
使用: informal语境: Used to emphasize that something has been true for a long time.
笔记: 这个词强调时间的久远,通常用于口语中。

早就

例子:
He has already left the office.
他早就离开办公室了。
We already discussed this topic last week.
我们早就上周讨论过这个话题。
使用: informal语境: Used to indicate that something happened earlier than expected.
笔记: 这个词用于表示某事早于预期发生,通常在口语中频繁使用。

已经

例子:
Is it already time to go?
已经到该走的时候了吗?
It’s already too late to change the plans.
现在已经太迟了,无法改变计划。
使用: formal/informal语境: Used to express a sense of surprise or realization that something has occurred sooner than expected.
笔记: 在这种用法中,'已经'常带有一种惊讶或无奈的语气。

Already的同义词

previously

Preceding in time or order; before now.
例子: I had already completed the task.
笔记: It emphasizes that something was done before a specific point in time or event.

formerly

In the past; in an earlier period.
例子: She was already a doctor before she turned 30.
笔记: It indicates something that was true or existed in the past.

heretofore

Up to this time; before now.
例子: The issue had already been resolved heretofore.
笔记: It is a formal or literary term used to indicate something that has happened up to a particular point in time.

Already的表达方式,常用短语

All set

It means everything is ready or in order.
例子: I've finished preparing for the presentation, so we're all set to go.
笔记: It implies readiness or completion rather than just something being done.

In the bag

It means something is certain or assured to happen.
例子: With only two minutes left, victory is in the bag for our team.
笔记: It emphasizes certainty more strongly than 'already.'

No longer

It indicates a change in a previous state or condition.
例子: I am no longer interested in working for that company.
笔记: It highlights the change in status or condition compared to something being done.

Been there, done that

It means having experienced or dealt with something before.
例子: I don't want to go back to that place; been there, done that.
笔记: It conveys a sense of having experienced or completed something, similar to 'already,' but with a more casual tone.

Ahead of the game

It means being in a position of advantage or being prepared.
例子: By starting early, we were ahead of the game and finished the project before the deadline.
笔记: It indicates being well-prepared or in a favorable position, similar to 'already,' but with a focus on being ahead rather than just done.

Over and done with

It means something is finished and no longer needs to be dealt with.
例子: The exams are finally over and done with, so we can relax now.
笔记: It emphasizes completion and relief after finishing something, similar to 'already,' but with a sense of finality.

Past it

It means being too old or experienced for something.
例子: I used to enjoy that show, but now I feel like I'm past it.
笔记: It suggests moving beyond or growing out of something, similar to 'already,' but with a focus on being past a certain stage.

Already的日常(俚语)表达

Already gone

Means that something has happened or been used up very quickly.
例子: Don't worry about it, the food is already gone.
笔记: Adds a sense of suddenness or unexpectedness to the word "already."

Already on it

Indicates that someone is already taking action or working on a task.
例子: I heard the news and I'm already on it, trying to find more information.
笔记: Emphasizes immediate action or initiative.

Already way

Conveys being beyond a certain point in time or progress.
例子: I told you I'd be there by 8, I'm already way past that time.
笔记: Emphasizes being significantly past a specified point.

Already known

Indicates that information is not new or surprising.
例子: Yeah, I'm aware of it. That's already known.
笔记: Emphasizes that the knowledge or fact is not recent or groundbreaking.

Already over it

Shows that one has moved past a situation or emotion.
例子: I don't want to think about it anymore. I'm already over it.
笔记: Emphasizes a swift transition from being affected to being unaffected.

Already a thing

Refers to something that has become popular or widely accepted.
例子: You haven't heard? That style is already a thing.
笔记: Emphasizes the trendiness or prevalence of a concept or idea.

Already happened

States that an event or action has taken place in the past.
例子: I don't need to remind you, that's already happened.
笔记: Highlights the finality or non-reversible nature of the event.

Already - 例子

I have already eaten breakfast.
已经吃过早餐了。
She had already left when I arrived.
我到达时她已经离开了。
We need to plan everything in advance.
我们需要提前计划一切。

Already的语法

Already - 副词 (Adverb) / 副词 (Adverb)
词元: already
变位
副词 (Adverb): already
音节、划分和重音
already 包含2个音节: al • ready
音标: ȯl-ˈre-dē
al ready , ȯl ˈre (红色音节是重读的)

Already - 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。
already: 200 - 300 (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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