
好词典

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。
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。)
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。)