Definition of ever in English:

ever

adverb ˈɛvəˈɛvər

1usually with negative or in questions At any time.
常用于否定句或疑问句在任何时候，从来，有时
nothing ever seemed to ruffle her
似乎从来就没有什么事情能使她生气。
don't you ever regret giving up all that money?
难道你从来都没有对完全放弃那笔钱感到过后悔吗？
Example sentencesExamples
- Did anyone ever check that a range of test pressures corresponded with suitability for particular usages?
- They were the cutest couple at our school and no one could ever compare to either of them.
- It's easier said than done but you will never ever have a better chance of doing it than right now.
- A lot was made of the fact that I am so committed to Scotland, but I never ever thought any other way.
- It is doubtful there could ever be a comparable level of certainty with dementia patients.
- He never ever expected it could be his heart though he has not been well since Vicky's death but it was put down to stress.
- Of course our generation had complete respect for our elders and never ever gave cheek to them or annoyed them.
- But no British leader, given the media ranged against him, could ever give it up.
- He was then replaced by the chief inspector, who was now my own chief inspector, but he never ever came to see me.
- Well, that brings up the possibility of a whole range of new abuses no-one had ever thought of.
- Remember the names of those politicians and never ever trust anything that they ever say again!
- How many of us have ever met a person who combines the range of attributes that are said to be essential?
- And you realize that no physical pain could ever compare to what you feel inside.
- Have you ever gone to the practice ground or driving range and just hit wedges?
- Why isn't the emphasis on the fact that journalists seldom, if ever, kick a man when he's up?
- The truth, however, is that I never ever regret my regular trips to the gym.
- It's such a simple and good idea that the likelihood of it ever being adopted ranges between slim and none.
- No commentator has ever sounded foolish by emphasising the obstacles to peace.
- He really tries to push the Texan thing, but he'll never ever be a real Texan!
- I know from personal experience that you never ever really get over this awful loss in your family.
Synonyms
at any time, at any point, on any occasion, under any circumstances, on any account
up till now, until now
1. 1.1 Used in comparisons for emphasis.
  用于比较时表示强调任何时候
  they felt better than ever before
  他们比以往任何时候感觉都好。
  our biggest ever range
  我们所使用过的最大的一个炉灶。
  Example sentencesExamples
  Tomatoes would have to be one of the easiest, most versatile fruits you will ever grow.
  In its last years as Ottoman capital, Constantinople, more than ever, became a world city.
  The explanation was that the range was under more pressure than ever because of wildfires and drought.
  This leaves a larger population of retired people compared to those still in work than ever before.
  It's not a top or a dress but the most gorgeous underwear I've ever seen and it's in my price range.
  Now he's getting compared to Pele and being called our greatest ever footballer.
  I'll have you know my profession takes a lot more talent then yours ever did!
  This being the case, the active role of voters grows more important than ever.
  The soundtrack has been expanded, with unexpected classics, and the range of vehicles is wider than ever.
  He had the most beautiful eyelashes I have ever seen and I grew to love him very much.
  He has boosted his vocal power, widened his range and sounds more impressive than ever.
  It all ran off in the biggest creek run ever, absolutely nothing grew from that rain.
  The richest range of blue I ever saw came onboard flights throughout Pacific islands.
  Women are buying more cars than ever and represent an increasingly important group of customers.
  This is the third year of the festive event and is set to be the best ever with a whole range of surprises in store for visitors.
2At all times; always.
总是；始终
ever the man of action, he was impatient with intellectuals
他向来就是一个实干家，对空谈家很不耐烦。
caravan holidays remain as popular as ever
它和以往一样仍然很受欢迎。
they lived happily ever after
从此以后他们一直过得很幸福。
in combination he toyed with his ever-present cigar
他摆弄着他那从不离手的雪茄。
Example sentencesExamples
- The problem that many people have with this story is that not everybody lives happily ever after.
- As they kiss, he turns into a handsome prince and they all live happily ever after.
- I heard a tale of true romance, crusty old prehistoric creatures and happily ever after.
- In an ideal world, marriage vows are sacred and everyone lives happily ever after.
- All too many do not live happily ever after and opt for being single again.
- Perhaps they could exchange wives and then everyone would live happily ever after!
- Instead we have to appreciate that social order is constantly fluid, ever in flux.
- Originality, ever prized, is increasingly scarce, but we can offer you these.
- The story is supposed to be what happens after happily ever after and that is the main problem with the film.
- Personally, I'm hoping Gunther and Rachel get married and live happily ever after.
- Will it end happily ever after, or does that just happen in fairy stories?
- My guess is that he sold the film rights to his life, faked his own death and lived happily ever after.
- In this case there was a happy ending and everybody did live happily ever after.
- And they never tell you when that happens it might not end happily ever after.
- Then the war started, they all went home, and they lived happily ever after.
- It did average business and I recovered some money so that I could live happily ever after.
- Does the pair overcome the hurdles in their path and live happily ever after?
- Nick, as ever, looks relatively sane by comparison, but then most people would really.
- I was the romantic female character that would fall in love and live happily ever after.
- Dylan drops her home then writes a story about how much he hates fairy tales and that no one lives happily ever after.
- Now the peace process is no more, it makes no sense to regard it as a mantra, a modern spell to make everyone live happily ever after.
- There will be no more war or terrorism, and everyone will live happily ever after.
Synonyms
always, forever, at all times, eternally, until the end of time
informal until the twelfth of never, until the cows come home, until hell freezes over, until doomsday
continually, constantly, always, at all times, endlessly, perpetually, incessantly, unceasingly, unremittingly, repeatedly, recurrently
3with comparative Increasingly; constantly.
越来越多地；不断地
having to borrow ever larger sums
不得不借数目越来越大的钱。
Example sentencesExamples
- As the backlog of matches grew ever larger, the workload for the potential champion looked frightening.
- This is certainly an achievement: we had become accustomed to waiting lists growing ever longer.
- They want enough money to feed their ever growing families and enough to put a roof over their head.
- The conversion of the Parliament from an outsider to an insider position has drawn to it an ever wider range of interests.
- Mr Willis may not see the need to do anything more about the hold which drugs are taking on an ever growing number of children.
- There are some more new links in the ever growing links list to the left, do check them out, they nearly all swear less than me.
- This same organisation does not hide its desire to grow ever bigger.
- The segment of my horizon it illumines grows shorter and ever shorter, and the night longer and longer.
- Papers get bigger by the year, offering an ever wider range of material.
- The truth is that their are promising the earth without having the faintest idea of how to pay for their ever growing wishlist.
- Insurance increased during the 20th cent. to meet an ever widening range of risk.
- Sunday lunch in Killester was interrupted by the sound of music growing ever louder.
- Nursing and support staff do a wonderful job but are constantly under pressure from ever dwindling resources.
- Rowley's injury is the last thing Leigh needed as the casualty list at Hilton Park grows ever longer.
- Why do I not keep up with the ever growing pile of post when it comes in?
- Now the day lasts and lasts, the cats sit outside, their eyes growing larger and ever larger as the light fades.
- Now, our global commitments grow ever wider, as our armed forces contract.
- The collective refuse to be labelled as their music selection is ever changing and constantly modified.
- Today he has a small, but ever growing, loyal fan base and a vehicle to share those tunes with the world.
- The small but ever growing town of Goreme is one of the few places in the area where the rock-cut houses are still in use.
Synonyms
continually, constantly, perpetually, perennially, always, forever, invariably, eternally, persistently
4Used for emphasis in questions expressing astonishment or outrage.
用于表示惊讶或愤怒的疑问句，以加强语气到底，究竟
who ever heard of a grown man being frightened of the dark?
究竟有谁听说过一个成年男子会害怕黑暗？
why ever did you do it?
你究竟为什么要那么做？
Example sentencesExamples
- How the hell did we ever manage to get through an election night before the internet?
- The problem is at which point did you ever consider the rating of the readers about this newspaper?
- Did they ever actually tell you that there were no jobs they had for you?
- How did we ever manage without this mass collective memory of objects?
- He said this is the most ridiculous question he has ever heard and then hung up on me.
- How in the name of whichever gods did they ever pass their driving tests?
- Did you ever consider the fact that people might like to get on the train behind you?
- We hooked up with the wedding party towards the inebriate end of the evening - my word, did we ever.
Synonyms
at all, in any way, on earth

Phrases

ever again

usually with negativeAt any time in the future.
I never have to set foot inside a classroom ever again
I honestly cannot imagine ever again working in an office for someone else
Example sentencesExamples
- Needless to say, I never talked to her ever again.
- I'm too scared to eat chocolate ever again.
- The man says he doesn't plan to be a candidate for any public office ever again in life.
- Now I'll never fall asleep in a cab, ever again.
- I see no reason to watch Indiana basketball ever again.
- Then there'd be no need to go down the populist route ever again.
- Richard does not want to see me ever again.
- I hope their bland, tasteless products never pass my lips ever again.
- All jokes aside, I'd be quite happy not to hear about him ever again.
- I refuse to venture into my local occult store ever again.

ever and anon

archaic Occasionally.
〈古〉有时，偶尔
ever and anon the stillness is rent by the scream of a gibbon
寂静不时被长臂猿的尖叫声划破。
Example sentencesExamples
- The government continues ever and anon, as slow as snail.
- Meantime, Fedellah was calmly eyeing the right whale's head, and ever and anon glancing from the deep wrinkles there to the lines in his own hand.
Synonyms
sometimes, from time to time, now and then, every now and then, now and again, every now and again, at times, every so often, once in a while, every once in a while, on occasion, on occasions, on the odd occasion, periodically, at intervals, irregularly, sporadically, spasmodically, infrequently, intermittently, on and off, off and on

ever since

Throughout the period since.
此后一直；自…以来直至现在
she had lived alone ever since her husband died
丈夫去世后，她一直独居。
Example sentencesExamples
- She has been there ever since and insists she will remain until her daughter is freed.
- Thanks to the largesse of the airline caterers, they have lived like kings ever since.
- The pair met during World War Two at an East London youth club and have been together ever since.
- The couple have travelled the world together ever since and began living together a year ago.
- Following its closure as a bank several years ago it has remained empty ever since.
- We met last summer in a city bar and had remained in sporadic contact ever since.
- We peeled her up out of the mud, and she slunk off to the shed and hid under a bucket, and has lived there ever since.
- He arrived in Scotland as a refugee and has lived in the Glasgow area ever since.
- We have been campaigning for the bus lanes' removal ever since it was put there.
- He introduced himself to me by the punch table, and we have remained friends ever since.

if ever there was

An assertion that the person or thing referred to is a perfect or undoubted example of its kind.
if ever there was a tablet perfect for kids this is it
this is a geek film if ever there was one
Example sentencesExamples
- That was an understatement if there ever was one!
- If ever there was a movie made for the DVD era, this is it.
- He was a master-mind, if ever there was one.
- If there ever was a time to try and mop up as much support as possible from these areas, this is it.
- She's a glamorous gran if ever there was one.

yours ever

A formula used to end an informal letter, before the signature.
用于信末署名前您永远的
Example sentencesExamples
- With love to you all, ever yours sincerely,…
- I remain as ever yours, hoping to be with you soon.

ever so/such

informal Very; very much.
〈英，非正式〉很；非常
I am ever so grateful
我十分感激。
she's ever such a pretty cat
很漂亮的一只猫。
thanks ever so
非常感谢。
Example sentencesExamples
- Below me is a sea of clouds, as far as I can see, nothing but a gray lumpy mattress of thick vapor, moving ever so slowly.
- If I felt any kind of affection for them whatsoever, I'd be ever so much more impressed with it all.
- The ride back was incredibly easy, especially as it was ever so slightly uphill.
- Across a field is the Minster, little but ever so pretty and on everybody's list of favourite churches.
- I feel ever so slightly guilty lighting up when someone's next to me eating.
- I would be ever so chuffed if everyone reading this just leaves a comment.
- Well, they taste ever so much better than the ones for sale in supermarkets.
- Through the years he has worked diligently on all aspects of his game and changed his emphasis ever so slightly.
- I took the form back to the dole office and enquired, ever so politely, why they had filled it in incorrectly.
- He said he thought it was brighter than normal, when I revealed my ever so subtle April Fool's trick!
Synonyms
very, extremely, exceedingly, exceptionally, especially, tremendously, immensely

Origin

Old English ǣfre, of unknown origin.

Rhymes

clever, endeavour (US endeavor), forever, however, howsoever, never, never-never, sever, Trevor, whatever, whatsoever, whenever, whensoever, wheresoever, wherever, whichever, whichsoever, whoever, whomever, whomsoever, whosoever

Definition of ever in US English:

ever

adverbˈevərˈɛvər

1usually with negative or in questions At any time.
常用于否定句或疑问句在任何时候，从来，有时
nothing ever seemed to ruffle her
似乎从来就没有什么事情能使她生气。
don't you ever regret giving up all that money?
难道你从来都没有对完全放弃那笔钱感到过后悔吗？
Example sentencesExamples
- The truth, however, is that I never ever regret my regular trips to the gym.
- Well, that brings up the possibility of a whole range of new abuses no-one had ever thought of.
- I know from personal experience that you never ever really get over this awful loss in your family.
- But no British leader, given the media ranged against him, could ever give it up.
- Have you ever gone to the practice ground or driving range and just hit wedges?
- Remember the names of those politicians and never ever trust anything that they ever say again!
- Why isn't the emphasis on the fact that journalists seldom, if ever, kick a man when he's up?
- Of course our generation had complete respect for our elders and never ever gave cheek to them or annoyed them.
- Did anyone ever check that a range of test pressures corresponded with suitability for particular usages?
- No commentator has ever sounded foolish by emphasising the obstacles to peace.
- He was then replaced by the chief inspector, who was now my own chief inspector, but he never ever came to see me.
- It's easier said than done but you will never ever have a better chance of doing it than right now.
- They were the cutest couple at our school and no one could ever compare to either of them.
- And you realize that no physical pain could ever compare to what you feel inside.
- He really tries to push the Texan thing, but he'll never ever be a real Texan!
- It's such a simple and good idea that the likelihood of it ever being adopted ranges between slim and none.
- He never ever expected it could be his heart though he has not been well since Vicky's death but it was put down to stress.
- It is doubtful there could ever be a comparable level of certainty with dementia patients.
- How many of us have ever met a person who combines the range of attributes that are said to be essential?
- A lot was made of the fact that I am so committed to Scotland, but I never ever thought any other way.
Synonyms
at any time, at any point, on any occasion, under any circumstances, on any account
1. 1.1 Used in comparisons for emphasis.
  用于比较时表示强调任何时候
  they felt better than ever before
  他们比以往任何时候感觉都好。
  our biggest ever range
  我们所使用过的最大的一个炉灶。
  Example sentencesExamples
  He had the most beautiful eyelashes I have ever seen and I grew to love him very much.
  The soundtrack has been expanded, with unexpected classics, and the range of vehicles is wider than ever.
  In its last years as Ottoman capital, Constantinople, more than ever, became a world city.
  This is the third year of the festive event and is set to be the best ever with a whole range of surprises in store for visitors.
  This leaves a larger population of retired people compared to those still in work than ever before.
  The richest range of blue I ever saw came onboard flights throughout Pacific islands.
  It's not a top or a dress but the most gorgeous underwear I've ever seen and it's in my price range.
  It all ran off in the biggest creek run ever, absolutely nothing grew from that rain.
  Now he's getting compared to Pele and being called our greatest ever footballer.
  I'll have you know my profession takes a lot more talent then yours ever did!
  He has boosted his vocal power, widened his range and sounds more impressive than ever.
  The explanation was that the range was under more pressure than ever because of wildfires and drought.
  Women are buying more cars than ever and represent an increasingly important group of customers.
  Tomatoes would have to be one of the easiest, most versatile fruits you will ever grow.
  This being the case, the active role of voters grows more important than ever.
2At all times; always.
总是；始终
ever the man of action, he was impatient with intellectuals
他向来就是一个实干家，对空谈家很不耐烦。
they lived happily ever after
从此以后他们一直过得很幸福。
in combination he toyed with his ever-present cigar
他摆弄着他那从不离手的雪茄。
it remains as popular as ever
它和以往一样仍然很受欢迎。
Example sentencesExamples
- Dylan drops her home then writes a story about how much he hates fairy tales and that no one lives happily ever after.
- Will it end happily ever after, or does that just happen in fairy stories?
- Then the war started, they all went home, and they lived happily ever after.
- As they kiss, he turns into a handsome prince and they all live happily ever after.
- Instead we have to appreciate that social order is constantly fluid, ever in flux.
- Nick, as ever, looks relatively sane by comparison, but then most people would really.
- Personally, I'm hoping Gunther and Rachel get married and live happily ever after.
- All too many do not live happily ever after and opt for being single again.
- The problem that many people have with this story is that not everybody lives happily ever after.
- My guess is that he sold the film rights to his life, faked his own death and lived happily ever after.
- The story is supposed to be what happens after happily ever after and that is the main problem with the film.
- I was the romantic female character that would fall in love and live happily ever after.
- In this case there was a happy ending and everybody did live happily ever after.
- Now the peace process is no more, it makes no sense to regard it as a mantra, a modern spell to make everyone live happily ever after.
- And they never tell you when that happens it might not end happily ever after.
- There will be no more war or terrorism, and everyone will live happily ever after.
- I heard a tale of true romance, crusty old prehistoric creatures and happily ever after.
- Originality, ever prized, is increasingly scarce, but we can offer you these.
- Does the pair overcome the hurdles in their path and live happily ever after?
- Perhaps they could exchange wives and then everyone would live happily ever after!
- It did average business and I recovered some money so that I could live happily ever after.
- In an ideal world, marriage vows are sacred and everyone lives happily ever after.
Synonyms
always, forever, at all times, eternally, until the end of time
continually, constantly, always, at all times, endlessly, perpetually, incessantly, unceasingly, unremittingly, repeatedly, recurrently
3with comparative Increasingly; constantly.
越来越多地；不断地
having to borrow ever larger sums
不得不借数目越来越大的钱。
Example sentencesExamples
- Rowley's injury is the last thing Leigh needed as the casualty list at Hilton Park grows ever longer.
- The conversion of the Parliament from an outsider to an insider position has drawn to it an ever wider range of interests.
- There are some more new links in the ever growing links list to the left, do check them out, they nearly all swear less than me.
- The truth is that their are promising the earth without having the faintest idea of how to pay for their ever growing wishlist.
- The collective refuse to be labelled as their music selection is ever changing and constantly modified.
- Why do I not keep up with the ever growing pile of post when it comes in?
- Today he has a small, but ever growing, loyal fan base and a vehicle to share those tunes with the world.
- The small but ever growing town of Goreme is one of the few places in the area where the rock-cut houses are still in use.
- Now, our global commitments grow ever wider, as our armed forces contract.
- Papers get bigger by the year, offering an ever wider range of material.
- Nursing and support staff do a wonderful job but are constantly under pressure from ever dwindling resources.
- Mr Willis may not see the need to do anything more about the hold which drugs are taking on an ever growing number of children.
- Now the day lasts and lasts, the cats sit outside, their eyes growing larger and ever larger as the light fades.
- As the backlog of matches grew ever larger, the workload for the potential champion looked frightening.
- Sunday lunch in Killester was interrupted by the sound of music growing ever louder.
- The segment of my horizon it illumines grows shorter and ever shorter, and the night longer and longer.
- They want enough money to feed their ever growing families and enough to put a roof over their head.
- This is certainly an achievement: we had become accustomed to waiting lists growing ever longer.
- Insurance increased during the 20th cent. to meet an ever widening range of risk.
- This same organisation does not hide its desire to grow ever bigger.
Synonyms
continually, constantly, perpetually, perennially, always, forever, invariably, eternally, persistently
4Used for emphasis in questions and other remarks, expressing astonishment or outrage.
用于表示惊讶或愤怒的疑问句，以加强语气到底，究竟
who ever heard of a grown man being frightened of the dark?
究竟有谁听说过一个成年男子会害怕黑暗？
don't you ever forget it!
Example sentencesExamples
- The problem is at which point did you ever consider the rating of the readers about this newspaper?
- How the hell did we ever manage to get through an election night before the internet?
- How did we ever manage without this mass collective memory of objects?
- How in the name of whichever gods did they ever pass their driving tests?
- Did you ever consider the fact that people might like to get on the train behind you?
- He said this is the most ridiculous question he has ever heard and then hung up on me.
- We hooked up with the wedding party towards the inebriate end of the evening - my word, did we ever.
- Did they ever actually tell you that there were no jobs they had for you?
Synonyms
at all, in any way, on earth

Phrases

ever and anon

archaic Occasionally.
〈古〉有时，偶尔
ever and anon the stillness is rent by the scream of a gibbon
寂静不时被长臂猿的尖叫声划破。
Example sentencesExamples
- Meantime, Fedellah was calmly eyeing the right whale's head, and ever and anon glancing from the deep wrinkles there to the lines in his own hand.
- The government continues ever and anon, as slow as snail.
Synonyms
sometimes, from time to time, now and then, every now and then, now and again, every now and again, at times, every so often, once in a while, every once in a while, on occasion, on occasions, on the odd occasion, periodically, at intervals, irregularly, sporadically, spasmodically, infrequently, intermittently, on and off, off and on

ever since

Throughout the period since.
此后一直；自…以来直至现在
she had lived alone ever since her husband died
丈夫去世后，她一直独居。
Example sentencesExamples
- She has been there ever since and insists she will remain until her daughter is freed.
- We have been campaigning for the bus lanes' removal ever since it was put there.
- We met last summer in a city bar and had remained in sporadic contact ever since.
- Following its closure as a bank several years ago it has remained empty ever since.
- The couple have travelled the world together ever since and began living together a year ago.
- He introduced himself to me by the punch table, and we have remained friends ever since.
- We peeled her up out of the mud, and she slunk off to the shed and hid under a bucket, and has lived there ever since.
- The pair met during World War Two at an East London youth club and have been together ever since.
- He arrived in Scotland as a refugee and has lived in the Glasgow area ever since.
- Thanks to the largesse of the airline caterers, they have lived like kings ever since.

yours ever

A formula used to end an informal letter, before the signature.
用于信末署名前您永远的
Example sentencesExamples
- I remain as ever yours, hoping to be with you soon.
- With love to you all, ever yours sincerely,…

ever so

Very.
I am ever so grateful
我十分感激。
Example sentencesExamples
- Across a field is the Minster, little but ever so pretty and on everybody's list of favourite churches.
- Well, they taste ever so much better than the ones for sale in supermarkets.
- If I felt any kind of affection for them whatsoever, I'd be ever so much more impressed with it all.
- The ride back was incredibly easy, especially as it was ever so slightly uphill.
- Below me is a sea of clouds, as far as I can see, nothing but a gray lumpy mattress of thick vapor, moving ever so slowly.
- I feel ever so slightly guilty lighting up when someone's next to me eating.
- Through the years he has worked diligently on all aspects of his game and changed his emphasis ever so slightly.
- I took the form back to the dole office and enquired, ever so politely, why they had filled it in incorrectly.
- I would be ever so chuffed if everyone reading this just leaves a comment.
- He said he thought it was brighter than normal, when I revealed my ever so subtle April Fool's trick!
Synonyms
very, extremely, exceedingly, exceptionally, especially, tremendously, immensely

ever such
〈英，非正式〉很；非常

informal Very much.
〈英，非正式〉很；非常
ever such a pretty little cat
很漂亮的一只猫。

Origin

Old English ǣfre, of unknown origin.

词汇	ever
释义	Definition of ever in English: ever adverb ˈɛvəˈɛvər 1usually with negative or in questions At any time. 常用于否定句或疑问句在任何时候，从来，有时 nothing ever seemed to ruffle her 似乎从来就没有什么事情能使她生气。 don't you ever regret giving up all that money? 难道你从来都没有对完全放弃那笔钱感到过后悔吗？ Example sentencesExamples Did anyone ever check that a range of test pressures corresponded with suitability for particular usages? They were the cutest couple at our school and no one could ever compare to either of them. It's easier said than done but you will never ever have a better chance of doing it than right now. A lot was made of the fact that I am so committed to Scotland, but I never ever thought any other way. It is doubtful there could ever be a comparable level of certainty with dementia patients. He never ever expected it could be his heart though he has not been well since Vicky's death but it was put down to stress. Of course our generation had complete respect for our elders and never ever gave cheek to them or annoyed them. But no British leader, given the media ranged against him, could ever give it up. He was then replaced by the chief inspector, who was now my own chief inspector, but he never ever came to see me. Well, that brings up the possibility of a whole range of new abuses no-one had ever thought of. Remember the names of those politicians and never ever trust anything that they ever say again! How many of us have ever met a person who combines the range of attributes that are said to be essential? And you realize that no physical pain could ever compare to what you feel inside. Have you ever gone to the practice ground or driving range and just hit wedges? Why isn't the emphasis on the fact that journalists seldom, if ever, kick a man when he's up? The truth, however, is that I never ever regret my regular trips to the gym. It's such a simple and good idea that the likelihood of it ever being adopted ranges between slim and none. No commentator has ever sounded foolish by emphasising the obstacles to peace. He really tries to push the Texan thing, but he'll never ever be a real Texan! I know from personal experience that you never ever really get over this awful loss in your family. Synonyms at any time, at any point, on any occasion, under any circumstances, on any account up till now, until now 1.1 Used in comparisons for emphasis. 用于比较时表示强调任何时候 they felt better than ever before 他们比以往任何时候感觉都好。 our biggest ever range 我们所使用过的最大的一个炉灶。 Example sentencesExamples Tomatoes would have to be one of the easiest, most versatile fruits you will ever grow. In its last years as Ottoman capital, Constantinople, more than ever, became a world city. The explanation was that the range was under more pressure than ever because of wildfires and drought. This leaves a larger population of retired people compared to those still in work than ever before. It's not a top or a dress but the most gorgeous underwear I've ever seen and it's in my price range. Now he's getting compared to Pele and being called our greatest ever footballer. I'll have you know my profession takes a lot more talent then yours ever did! This being the case, the active role of voters grows more important than ever. The soundtrack has been expanded, with unexpected classics, and the range of vehicles is wider than ever. He had the most beautiful eyelashes I have ever seen and I grew to love him very much. He has boosted his vocal power, widened his range and sounds more impressive than ever. It all ran off in the biggest creek run ever, absolutely nothing grew from that rain. The richest range of blue I ever saw came onboard flights throughout Pacific islands. Women are buying more cars than ever and represent an increasingly important group of customers. This is the third year of the festive event and is set to be the best ever with a whole range of surprises in store for visitors. 2At all times; always. 总是；始终 ever the man of action, he was impatient with intellectuals 他向来就是一个实干家，对空谈家很不耐烦。 caravan holidays remain as popular as ever 它和以往一样仍然很受欢迎。 they lived happily ever after 从此以后他们一直过得很幸福。 in combination he toyed with his ever-present cigar 他摆弄着他那从不离手的雪茄。 Example sentencesExamples The problem that many people have with this story is that not everybody lives happily ever after. As they kiss, he turns into a handsome prince and they all live happily ever after. I heard a tale of true romance, crusty old prehistoric creatures and happily ever after. In an ideal world, marriage vows are sacred and everyone lives happily ever after. All too many do not live happily ever after and opt for being single again. Perhaps they could exchange wives and then everyone would live happily ever after! Instead we have to appreciate that social order is constantly fluid, ever in flux. Originality, ever prized, is increasingly scarce, but we can offer you these. The story is supposed to be what happens after happily ever after and that is the main problem with the film. Personally, I'm hoping Gunther and Rachel get married and live happily ever after. Will it end happily ever after, or does that just happen in fairy stories? My guess is that he sold the film rights to his life, faked his own death and lived happily ever after. In this case there was a happy ending and everybody did live happily ever after. And they never tell you when that happens it might not end happily ever after. Then the war started, they all went home, and they lived happily ever after. It did average business and I recovered some money so that I could live happily ever after. Does the pair overcome the hurdles in their path and live happily ever after? Nick, as ever, looks relatively sane by comparison, but then most people would really. I was the romantic female character that would fall in love and live happily ever after. Dylan drops her home then writes a story about how much he hates fairy tales and that no one lives happily ever after. Now the peace process is no more, it makes no sense to regard it as a mantra, a modern spell to make everyone live happily ever after. There will be no more war or terrorism, and everyone will live happily ever after. Synonyms always, forever, at all times, eternally, until the end of time informal until the twelfth of never, until the cows come home, until hell freezes over, until doomsday continually, constantly, always, at all times, endlessly, perpetually, incessantly, unceasingly, unremittingly, repeatedly, recurrently 3with comparative Increasingly; constantly. 越来越多地；不断地 having to borrow ever larger sums 不得不借数目越来越大的钱。 Example sentencesExamples As the backlog of matches grew ever larger, the workload for the potential champion looked frightening. This is certainly an achievement: we had become accustomed to waiting lists growing ever longer. They want enough money to feed their ever growing families and enough to put a roof over their head. The conversion of the Parliament from an outsider to an insider position has drawn to it an ever wider range of interests. Mr Willis may not see the need to do anything more about the hold which drugs are taking on an ever growing number of children. There are some more new links in the ever growing links list to the left, do check them out, they nearly all swear less than me. This same organisation does not hide its desire to grow ever bigger. The segment of my horizon it illumines grows shorter and ever shorter, and the night longer and longer. Papers get bigger by the year, offering an ever wider range of material. The truth is that their are promising the earth without having the faintest idea of how to pay for their ever growing wishlist. Insurance increased during the 20th cent. to meet an ever widening range of risk. Sunday lunch in Killester was interrupted by the sound of music growing ever louder. Nursing and support staff do a wonderful job but are constantly under pressure from ever dwindling resources. Rowley's injury is the last thing Leigh needed as the casualty list at Hilton Park grows ever longer. Why do I not keep up with the ever growing pile of post when it comes in? Now the day lasts and lasts, the cats sit outside, their eyes growing larger and ever larger as the light fades. Now, our global commitments grow ever wider, as our armed forces contract. The collective refuse to be labelled as their music selection is ever changing and constantly modified. Today he has a small, but ever growing, loyal fan base and a vehicle to share those tunes with the world. The small but ever growing town of Goreme is one of the few places in the area where the rock-cut houses are still in use. Synonyms continually, constantly, perpetually, perennially, always, forever, invariably, eternally, persistently 4Used for emphasis in questions expressing astonishment or outrage. 用于表示惊讶或愤怒的疑问句，以加强语气到底，究竟 who ever heard of a grown man being frightened of the dark? 究竟有谁听说过一个成年男子会害怕黑暗？ why ever did you do it? 你究竟为什么要那么做？ Example sentencesExamples How the hell did we ever manage to get through an election night before the internet? The problem is at which point did you ever consider the rating of the readers about this newspaper? Did they ever actually tell you that there were no jobs they had for you? How did we ever manage without this mass collective memory of objects? He said this is the most ridiculous question he has ever heard and then hung up on me. How in the name of whichever gods did they ever pass their driving tests? Did you ever consider the fact that people might like to get on the train behind you? We hooked up with the wedding party towards the inebriate end of the evening - my word, did we ever. Synonyms at all, in any way, on earth Phrases ever again usually with negativeAt any time in the future. I never have to set foot inside a classroom ever again I honestly cannot imagine ever again working in an office for someone else Example sentencesExamples Needless to say, I never talked to her ever again. I'm too scared to eat chocolate ever again. The man says he doesn't plan to be a candidate for any public office ever again in life. Now I'll never fall asleep in a cab, ever again. I see no reason to watch Indiana basketball ever again. Then there'd be no need to go down the populist route ever again. Richard does not want to see me ever again. I hope their bland, tasteless products never pass my lips ever again. All jokes aside, I'd be quite happy not to hear about him ever again. I refuse to venture into my local occult store ever again. ever and anon archaic Occasionally. 〈古〉有时，偶尔 ever and anon the stillness is rent by the scream of a gibbon 寂静不时被长臂猿的尖叫声划破。 Example sentencesExamples The government continues ever and anon, as slow as snail. Meantime, Fedellah was calmly eyeing the right whale's head, and ever and anon glancing from the deep wrinkles there to the lines in his own hand. Synonyms sometimes, from time to time, now and then, every now and then, now and again, every now and again, at times, every so often, once in a while, every once in a while, on occasion, on occasions, on the odd occasion, periodically, at intervals, irregularly, sporadically, spasmodically, infrequently, intermittently, on and off, off and on ever since Throughout the period since. 此后一直；自…以来直至现在 she had lived alone ever since her husband died 丈夫去世后，她一直独居。 Example sentencesExamples She has been there ever since and insists she will remain until her daughter is freed. Thanks to the largesse of the airline caterers, they have lived like kings ever since. The pair met during World War Two at an East London youth club and have been together ever since. The couple have travelled the world together ever since and began living together a year ago. Following its closure as a bank several years ago it has remained empty ever since. We met last summer in a city bar and had remained in sporadic contact ever since. We peeled her up out of the mud, and she slunk off to the shed and hid under a bucket, and has lived there ever since. He arrived in Scotland as a refugee and has lived in the Glasgow area ever since. We have been campaigning for the bus lanes' removal ever since it was put there. He introduced himself to me by the punch table, and we have remained friends ever since. if ever there was An assertion that the person or thing referred to is a perfect or undoubted example of its kind. if ever there was a tablet perfect for kids this is it this is a geek film if ever there was one Example sentencesExamples That was an understatement if there ever was one! If ever there was a movie made for the DVD era, this is it. He was a master-mind, if ever there was one. If there ever was a time to try and mop up as much support as possible from these areas, this is it. She's a glamorous gran if ever there was one. yours ever A formula used to end an informal letter, before the signature. 用于信末署名前您永远的 Example sentencesExamples With love to you all, ever yours sincerely,… I remain as ever yours, hoping to be with you soon. ever so/such informal Very; very much. 〈英，非正式〉很；非常 I am ever so grateful 我十分感激。 she's ever such a pretty cat 很漂亮的一只猫。 thanks ever so 非常感谢。 Example sentencesExamples Below me is a sea of clouds, as far as I can see, nothing but a gray lumpy mattress of thick vapor, moving ever so slowly. If I felt any kind of affection for them whatsoever, I'd be ever so much more impressed with it all. The ride back was incredibly easy, especially as it was ever so slightly uphill. Across a field is the Minster, little but ever so pretty and on everybody's list of favourite churches. I feel ever so slightly guilty lighting up when someone's next to me eating. I would be ever so chuffed if everyone reading this just leaves a comment. Well, they taste ever so much better than the ones for sale in supermarkets. Through the years he has worked diligently on all aspects of his game and changed his emphasis ever so slightly. I took the form back to the dole office and enquired, ever so politely, why they had filled it in incorrectly. He said he thought it was brighter than normal, when I revealed my ever so subtle April Fool's trick! Synonyms very, extremely, exceedingly, exceptionally, especially, tremendously, immensely Origin Old English ǣfre, of unknown origin. Rhymes clever, endeavour (US endeavor), forever, however, howsoever, never, never-never, sever, Trevor, whatever, whatsoever, whenever, whensoever, wheresoever, wherever, whichever, whichsoever, whoever, whomever, whomsoever, whosoever adv..1 phr. Definition of ever in US English: ever adverbˈevərˈɛvər 1usually with negative or in questions At any time. 常用于否定句或疑问句在任何时候，从来，有时 nothing ever seemed to ruffle her 似乎从来就没有什么事情能使她生气。 don't you ever regret giving up all that money? 难道你从来都没有对完全放弃那笔钱感到过后悔吗？ Example sentencesExamples The truth, however, is that I never ever regret my regular trips to the gym. Well, that brings up the possibility of a whole range of new abuses no-one had ever thought of. I know from personal experience that you never ever really get over this awful loss in your family. But no British leader, given the media ranged against him, could ever give it up. Have you ever gone to the practice ground or driving range and just hit wedges? Remember the names of those politicians and never ever trust anything that they ever say again! Why isn't the emphasis on the fact that journalists seldom, if ever, kick a man when he's up? Of course our generation had complete respect for our elders and never ever gave cheek to them or annoyed them. Did anyone ever check that a range of test pressures corresponded with suitability for particular usages? No commentator has ever sounded foolish by emphasising the obstacles to peace. He was then replaced by the chief inspector, who was now my own chief inspector, but he never ever came to see me. It's easier said than done but you will never ever have a better chance of doing it than right now. They were the cutest couple at our school and no one could ever compare to either of them. And you realize that no physical pain could ever compare to what you feel inside. He really tries to push the Texan thing, but he'll never ever be a real Texan! It's such a simple and good idea that the likelihood of it ever being adopted ranges between slim and none. He never ever expected it could be his heart though he has not been well since Vicky's death but it was put down to stress. It is doubtful there could ever be a comparable level of certainty with dementia patients. How many of us have ever met a person who combines the range of attributes that are said to be essential? A lot was made of the fact that I am so committed to Scotland, but I never ever thought any other way. Synonyms at any time, at any point, on any occasion, under any circumstances, on any account 1.1 Used in comparisons for emphasis. 用于比较时表示强调任何时候 they felt better than ever before 他们比以往任何时候感觉都好。 our biggest ever range 我们所使用过的最大的一个炉灶。 Example sentencesExamples He had the most beautiful eyelashes I have ever seen and I grew to love him very much. The soundtrack has been expanded, with unexpected classics, and the range of vehicles is wider than ever. In its last years as Ottoman capital, Constantinople, more than ever, became a world city. This is the third year of the festive event and is set to be the best ever with a whole range of surprises in store for visitors. This leaves a larger population of retired people compared to those still in work than ever before. The richest range of blue I ever saw came onboard flights throughout Pacific islands. It's not a top or a dress but the most gorgeous underwear I've ever seen and it's in my price range. It all ran off in the biggest creek run ever, absolutely nothing grew from that rain. Now he's getting compared to Pele and being called our greatest ever footballer. I'll have you know my profession takes a lot more talent then yours ever did! He has boosted his vocal power, widened his range and sounds more impressive than ever. The explanation was that the range was under more pressure than ever because of wildfires and drought. Women are buying more cars than ever and represent an increasingly important group of customers. Tomatoes would have to be one of the easiest, most versatile fruits you will ever grow. This being the case, the active role of voters grows more important than ever. 2At all times; always. 总是；始终 ever the man of action, he was impatient with intellectuals 他向来就是一个实干家，对空谈家很不耐烦。 they lived happily ever after 从此以后他们一直过得很幸福。 in combination he toyed with his ever-present cigar 他摆弄着他那从不离手的雪茄。 it remains as popular as ever 它和以往一样仍然很受欢迎。 Example sentencesExamples Dylan drops her home then writes a story about how much he hates fairy tales and that no one lives happily ever after. Will it end happily ever after, or does that just happen in fairy stories? Then the war started, they all went home, and they lived happily ever after. As they kiss, he turns into a handsome prince and they all live happily ever after. Instead we have to appreciate that social order is constantly fluid, ever in flux. Nick, as ever, looks relatively sane by comparison, but then most people would really. Personally, I'm hoping Gunther and Rachel get married and live happily ever after. All too many do not live happily ever after and opt for being single again. The problem that many people have with this story is that not everybody lives happily ever after. My guess is that he sold the film rights to his life, faked his own death and lived happily ever after. The story is supposed to be what happens after happily ever after and that is the main problem with the film. I was the romantic female character that would fall in love and live happily ever after. In this case there was a happy ending and everybody did live happily ever after. Now the peace process is no more, it makes no sense to regard it as a mantra, a modern spell to make everyone live happily ever after. And they never tell you when that happens it might not end happily ever after. There will be no more war or terrorism, and everyone will live happily ever after. I heard a tale of true romance, crusty old prehistoric creatures and happily ever after. Originality, ever prized, is increasingly scarce, but we can offer you these. Does the pair overcome the hurdles in their path and live happily ever after? Perhaps they could exchange wives and then everyone would live happily ever after! It did average business and I recovered some money so that I could live happily ever after. In an ideal world, marriage vows are sacred and everyone lives happily ever after. Synonyms always, forever, at all times, eternally, until the end of time continually, constantly, always, at all times, endlessly, perpetually, incessantly, unceasingly, unremittingly, repeatedly, recurrently 3with comparative Increasingly; constantly. 越来越多地；不断地 having to borrow ever larger sums 不得不借数目越来越大的钱。 Example sentencesExamples Rowley's injury is the last thing Leigh needed as the casualty list at Hilton Park grows ever longer. The conversion of the Parliament from an outsider to an insider position has drawn to it an ever wider range of interests. There are some more new links in the ever growing links list to the left, do check them out, they nearly all swear less than me. The truth is that their are promising the earth without having the faintest idea of how to pay for their ever growing wishlist. The collective refuse to be labelled as their music selection is ever changing and constantly modified. Why do I not keep up with the ever growing pile of post when it comes in? Today he has a small, but ever growing, loyal fan base and a vehicle to share those tunes with the world. The small but ever growing town of Goreme is one of the few places in the area where the rock-cut houses are still in use. Now, our global commitments grow ever wider, as our armed forces contract. Papers get bigger by the year, offering an ever wider range of material. Nursing and support staff do a wonderful job but are constantly under pressure from ever dwindling resources. Mr Willis may not see the need to do anything more about the hold which drugs are taking on an ever growing number of children. Now the day lasts and lasts, the cats sit outside, their eyes growing larger and ever larger as the light fades. As the backlog of matches grew ever larger, the workload for the potential champion looked frightening. Sunday lunch in Killester was interrupted by the sound of music growing ever louder. The segment of my horizon it illumines grows shorter and ever shorter, and the night longer and longer. They want enough money to feed their ever growing families and enough to put a roof over their head. This is certainly an achievement: we had become accustomed to waiting lists growing ever longer. Insurance increased during the 20th cent. to meet an ever widening range of risk. This same organisation does not hide its desire to grow ever bigger. Synonyms continually, constantly, perpetually, perennially, always, forever, invariably, eternally, persistently 4Used for emphasis in questions and other remarks, expressing astonishment or outrage. 用于表示惊讶或愤怒的疑问句，以加强语气到底，究竟 who ever heard of a grown man being frightened of the dark? 究竟有谁听说过一个成年男子会害怕黑暗？ don't you ever forget it! Example sentencesExamples The problem is at which point did you ever consider the rating of the readers about this newspaper? How the hell did we ever manage to get through an election night before the internet? How did we ever manage without this mass collective memory of objects? How in the name of whichever gods did they ever pass their driving tests? Did you ever consider the fact that people might like to get on the train behind you? He said this is the most ridiculous question he has ever heard and then hung up on me. We hooked up with the wedding party towards the inebriate end of the evening - my word, did we ever. Did they ever actually tell you that there were no jobs they had for you? Synonyms at all, in any way, on earth Phrases ever and anon archaic Occasionally. 〈古〉有时，偶尔 ever and anon the stillness is rent by the scream of a gibbon 寂静不时被长臂猿的尖叫声划破。 Example sentencesExamples Meantime, Fedellah was calmly eyeing the right whale's head, and ever and anon glancing from the deep wrinkles there to the lines in his own hand. The government continues ever and anon, as slow as snail. Synonyms sometimes, from time to time, now and then, every now and then, now and again, every now and again, at times, every so often, once in a while, every once in a while, on occasion, on occasions, on the odd occasion, periodically, at intervals, irregularly, sporadically, spasmodically, infrequently, intermittently, on and off, off and on ever since Throughout the period since. 此后一直；自…以来直至现在 she had lived alone ever since her husband died 丈夫去世后，她一直独居。 Example sentencesExamples She has been there ever since and insists she will remain until her daughter is freed. We have been campaigning for the bus lanes' removal ever since it was put there. We met last summer in a city bar and had remained in sporadic contact ever since. Following its closure as a bank several years ago it has remained empty ever since. The couple have travelled the world together ever since and began living together a year ago. He introduced himself to me by the punch table, and we have remained friends ever since. We peeled her up out of the mud, and she slunk off to the shed and hid under a bucket, and has lived there ever since. The pair met during World War Two at an East London youth club and have been together ever since. He arrived in Scotland as a refugee and has lived in the Glasgow area ever since. Thanks to the largesse of the airline caterers, they have lived like kings ever since. yours ever A formula used to end an informal letter, before the signature. 用于信末署名前您永远的 Example sentencesExamples I remain as ever yours, hoping to be with you soon. With love to you all, ever yours sincerely,… ever so Very. I am ever so grateful 我十分感激。 Example sentencesExamples Across a field is the Minster, little but ever so pretty and on everybody's list of favourite churches. Well, they taste ever so much better than the ones for sale in supermarkets. If I felt any kind of affection for them whatsoever, I'd be ever so much more impressed with it all. The ride back was incredibly easy, especially as it was ever so slightly uphill. Below me is a sea of clouds, as far as I can see, nothing but a gray lumpy mattress of thick vapor, moving ever so slowly. I feel ever so slightly guilty lighting up when someone's next to me eating. Through the years he has worked diligently on all aspects of his game and changed his emphasis ever so slightly. I took the form back to the dole office and enquired, ever so politely, why they had filled it in incorrectly. I would be ever so chuffed if everyone reading this just leaves a comment. He said he thought it was brighter than normal, when I revealed my ever so subtle April Fool's trick! Synonyms very, extremely, exceedingly, exceptionally, especially, tremendously, immensely ever such 〈英，非正式〉很；非常 informal Very much. 〈英，非正式〉很；非常 ever such a pretty little cat 很漂亮的一只猫。 Origin Old English ǣfre, of unknown origin. adv..1 phr.
随便看	unspooling unsporting unsportingly unsportingly unsportsmanlike unspotted unsprayed unsprung unstability unstable unstable equilibrium unstableness unstableness unstablenesses unstabler unstablest unstably unstably unstaffed unstageable unstained unstamped unstapled unstarched unstated