ever
US /ˈev.ɚ/
UK /ˈev.ər/
副词
1.
曾经, 永远
at any time
示例:
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Have you ever been to Paris?
你曾经去过巴黎吗？
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Nothing ever happens here.
这里从来没有发生过什么。
2.
究竟, 到底
used in questions to emphasize a feeling of surprise or confusion
示例:
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Why ever did you do that?
你究竟为什么要那样做？
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How ever did you manage to finish so quickly?
你究竟是怎么做到这么快完成的？
同义词:
3.
无论, 任何
used to generalize about something
示例:
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You can call me whenever you like.
你无论何时都可以给我打电话。
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Whoever told you that was wrong.
无论是谁告诉你那件事，他都错了。