ever
US /ˈev.ɚ/
UK /ˈev.ər/
副詞
1.
曾經, 永遠
at any time
範例:
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Have you ever been to Paris?
你曾經去過巴黎嗎？
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Nothing ever happens here.
這裡從來沒有發生過什麼。
2.
究竟, 到底
used in questions to emphasize a feeling of surprise or confusion
範例:
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Why ever did you do that?
你究竟為什麼要那樣做？
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How ever did you manage to finish so quickly?
你究竟是怎麼做到這麼快完成的？
同義詞:
3.
無論, 任何
used to generalize about something
範例:
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You can call me whenever you like.
你無論何時都可以給我打電話。
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Whoever told you that was wrong.
無論是誰告訴你那件事，他都錯了。