hence
gb/hˈɛns/ us/hˈɛns/
B2
英语
~ 2000
义项
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adverb
formal
B2
relation
1
as a result; therefore
Used to show that something happens because of what was just said.
用法模式：
[statement], hence [result]
常见错误：
Learners sometimes use 'hence' at the start of a sentence in casual speech, where 'so' or 'therefore' would sound more natural.
近义词
therefore (More common in everyday speech; similar meaning but slightly less formal than 'hence'.)
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thus (Similar meaning but often used in academic or technical writing.)
反义词
nevertheless (Shows contrast rather than cause-and-effect.)
搭配
hence the decision
|hence the need
|hence the importance
主题
logic
|communication
|reasoning
|core_vocabulary
例句
- The project was delayed, hence the late launch.
- He was the only qualified applicant, hence his selection.
- The roads were icy, hence the accident.
- Prices have risen sharply, hence the need for budget cuts.
学习者例句
- It rained all day, hence the wet ground.
- She studied hard, hence she passed the test.
- The shop is closed today, hence we cannot buy bread.
adverb
formal
C1
relation
2
from now; from this time
Starting now and continuing into the future.
用法模式：
[action], henceforth/hence [state or action]
常见错误：
Learners may confuse 'hence' with 'henceforth', which is more formal and often legalistic.
近义词
from now on (More common and less formal in everyday speech.)
反义词
until now (Refers to the time before the present moment.)
搭配
two years hence
|five days hence
主题
time
|planning
|core_vocabulary
例句
- We will begin work one week hence.
- Ten years hence, the city will look very different.
- Our contract will expire three months hence.
学习者例句
- We will meet again two days hence.
- Three years hence, she will finish school.
- Five weeks hence, the new law starts.
adverb
literary
C2
relation
3
from here; away from here
Leaving or moving away from this place.
常见错误：
Learners may try to use this sense in modern conversation, where it sounds old-fashioned or poetic.
近义词
away (General term for moving from a place; less formal than 'hence'.)
反义词
hither (An archaic term meaning 'to this place'.)
主题
movement
|location
|space
|core_vocabulary
例句
- Begone, and get you hence!
- He departed hence to foreign lands.
- They sent him hence without delay.
学习者例句
- Go hence and do your work.
- He left hence in the morning.
- They moved hence to another city.
语法
词典原形
hence
IPA
GB/hˈɛns/
US/hˈɛns/
音节与重音
hence （1 个音节）
Stress on 1st syllable (hence)
词形变化
Noun
- Base: hence
- Plural: hences
词族
Forms
hences
noun
Advanced or less common
henceforth
adverb C1
相关表达
go hence
1/ɡˈoʊ hˈɛns/
fixed phrase
literary
leave this place
Leave this place.
例句
- Go hence and tell them what you saw.
- They were ordered to go hence immediately.
hence the expression
1/hˈɛns ðə ɪkspɹˈɛʃən/
fixed phrase
explaining why a phrase is used
Used to explain why a certain phrase is being used.
例句
- He always wears black—hence the expression 'man in black'.
- The dog is very fast, hence the expression 'quick as a whip'.
ten years hence
1/tˈɛn jˈɪɹz hˈɛns/
fixed phrase
formal
ten years from now or then
Exactly ten years after now or after a time mentioned.
例句
- Ten years hence, we may have colonies on Mars.
- The agreement will be reviewed ten years hence.