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altogether

UK //ˌɔːltəˈɡeðə(r)//US //ˌɔːltəˈɡeðər//

词源

源自中古英语 'altogedere',由 'al'(全部)和 'togedere'(一起)组合而成,意为完全或总计。

adverb

❶ 表示完全或彻底,强调某事物的全部或整体性,常用于否定句或强调某种状态。

“I don't altogether agree with your opinion.”

(我并不完全同意你的观点。)

“The project was altogether a success.”

(这个项目总体上非常成功。)

❶ 表示总计或合计,用于强调数量或程度的全部。

“Altogether, there were 50 people at the party.”

(总共有50人参加了派对。)

“The cost of the trip was $2000 altogether.”

(这次旅行的总花费是2000美元。)

同义词:completely, entirely, totally, wholly, in total

常见短语

in the altogether — 俚语,表示赤身裸体,常用于幽默或非正式场合。

“He was caught in the altogether by his roommate.”

(他被室友撞见时一丝不挂。)