except
gb/ɪksˈɛpt/ us/ɪksˈɛpt/
A2
英语
~ 1100
义项
0 个义项
preposition
A2
relation
1
not including something
Used to say that a person or thing is not included in a group or idea.
用法模式：
[statement] except [something/someone]
常见错误：
Learners sometimes confuse 'except' with 'besides'. 'Except' means 'not including', while 'besides' means 'in addition to'.
近义词
excluding (More formal; often used in official or academic contexts.)
反义词
including (Indicates that something is part of the group rather than excluded.)
搭配
except for
|everyone except
|all except
|nothing except
主题
grammar
|daily life
|communication
|core_vocabulary
例句
- Everyone except John agreed to the plan.
- The store is open every day except Sunday.
- I like all fruits except bananas.
- She answered all the questions except the last one.
学习者例句
- I go to school every day except Sunday.
- He likes all sports except football.
- We eat everything except fish.
- They work every day except Monday.
conjunction
B1
relation
2
but; other than
Used to say 'but' when adding something that changes or limits what was just said.
用法模式：
[statement] except (that) [clause]
常见错误：
Learners may omit 'that' incorrectly in formal writing when using 'except that'. In speech, omitting 'that' is common and acceptable.
近义词
but (More general contrast; 'except' specifically signals an exception.)
反义词
and (Adds without limiting, opposite of introducing an exception.)
搭配
except that
|except when
|except if
主题
grammar
|communication
|core_vocabulary
例句
- I would have gone, except I was feeling sick.
- The movie was good, except that it was too long.
- He’s fine, except when he runs too much.
- It’s ready, except we need more chairs.
学习者例句
- I like the food, except it is too salty.
- She is nice, except she talks a lot.
- We can go, except it may rain.
- He works hard, except on weekends.
动词
formal
C1
action
3
to exclude from a rule
To not include someone or something when making a rule or statement.
用法模式：
to except [someone/something] from [rule/requirement]
常见错误：
Learners may confuse the verb 'except' with the preposition form; as a verb, it is rare and formal.
近义词
exempt ('Exempt' often refers to freeing from an obligation; 'except' is more about exclusion from a category.)
反义词
include (Means to make part of the group or rule.)
搭配
expressly excepted
|excepted from
|specifically excepted
主题
law
|rules
|communication
|core_vocabulary
例句
- The law does not except anyone from its penalties.
- Children are excepted from this requirement.
- This clause excepts certain items from taxation.
学习者例句
- The rule will not except any student.
- Children are excepted from paying the fee.
- This law excepts small businesses from tax.
语法
词典原形
except
IPA
GB/ɪksˈɛpt/
US/ɪksˈɛpt/
音节与重音
ex - cept （2 个音节）
Stress on 2nd syllable (cept)
词形变化
Verb
- Base: except
- 3rd Person Singular: excepts
- Present Participle: excepting
- Past: excepted
词族
Forms
excepts
verb
excepting
verb
excepted
verb
Core family
exception
noun B1
Related words
exceptional
adjective B2
exceptionally
adverb B1
Negative and opposite forms
unexceptional
adjective C1
相关表达
all except
1/ˈɔl ɪksˈɛpt/
fixed phrase
everything but certain items/people
Means everything or everyone but not certain things or people.
例句
- All except Tom passed the test.
- She sold all her books except two.
except for
1/ɪksˈɛpt fɚ/
fixed phrase
apart from; excluding
Used to show the only difference or thing not included.
例句
- The trip was perfect except for the weather.
- Except for one mistake, your essay is excellent.