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withal

UK //wɪˈðɔːl//US //wɪˈðɔːl//

词源

源自中古英语 'with al',意为 'with all',后合并为一个词。

adverb

❶ 表示“此外、而且”,用于补充说明前述内容,常见于正式或文学语境中。

“He was kind and generous, and withal very modest.”

(他善良慷慨,而且非常谦虚。)

“She is clever and withal beautiful.”

(她很聪明,而且也很漂亮。)

同义词:moreover, furthermore, besides

常见短语

withal — 作为副词时,用于补充说明前述内容,表达“此外、而且”的意思。

“He is talented and withal very diligent.”

(他有才华,而且非常勤奋。)