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also

UK /ˈɔːlsəʊ/US /ˈɔːlsoʊ/

词源

来自古英语 'eallswā',意为“同样地”,由 'eall'(全部)和 'swā'(如此)组成。

adverb

❶ 表示除此之外还有,用于补充说明或增加信息,相当于中文的“也、还、同样”。

“She is a teacher and also writes books.”

(她是一名教师,还写书。)

“He likes coffee, and he also enjoys tea.”

(他喜欢咖啡,也喜欢喝茶。)

同义词:too, as well, in addition, furthermore

常见短语

not only... but also — 用于强调两个并列的情况,表示“不仅……而且……”。

“She is not only intelligent but also very kind.”

(她不仅聪明,而且非常善良。)