1Another time; once more.

又见到老朋友太棒了。

1. 1.1 Returning to a previous position or condition.
   重又（回到原处或先前情形）
   he rose, tidied the bed, and sat down again

   他站起来，整了整床，又坐了下来。

   Example sentencesExamples

   • And it looks as if we will have a long wait before the prodigal son returns again to play in Scotland.
   • Return again to the ridge cairn and go right, then bear right, away from the valley leading straight down.
   • We didn't have any luck with the copy and have to return again tomorrow morning.
   • She went on to declare that she will be returning again after being sent back to Cambodia.
   • She remained for eight years and returned again later for a further four years.
   • As I moved through them they swirled around me like smoke, taking up position again.
   • He returned again to Scotland after six years of exile, and lived for some time in the Castle.
   • They hope that all visitors were impressed and made welcome and that they will return again.
   • Both claim to have enjoyed their stay and are resolved to returning again soon.
   • They believe that their prayers are granted and return again to express their thanks.
   • If you were to come up there with me, you would not be able to return to live here again.
   • I went on two train journeys, the first to go and visit my mother, and the second to return to London again.
   • Many times we would stash our gear then return again in a few days if the conditions looked good.
   • They are presently out on the road breaking in the new band before returning to the studio again.
   • The animal was returned to the water again but following veterinary advice had to be put down.
   • He told her to return to his bedroom, that she was a bad girl, and that she could not return again.
   • Many may not be in a position to return home again for a number of months or even years.
   • Hold the stretch for three seconds then go back to start position and stretch again.
   • If elected, I would hope to ensure that the unions did not find themselves in that position again.
   • Most of them did not return to their beds again as they were afraid of powerful aftershocks.
2. 1.2 In addition to what has already been mentioned.
   作为附加，另外
   the wages were low but they made half as much again in tips

   工资很低，但是他们靠小费再挣上半份工资的钱。

   Example sentencesExamples

   • The present steam process for generating hydrogen is far from competitive with fossil fuels, and electrolysis costs about three times as much again.
   • Even when a fund has invested the initial equity it raised, this is usually only the tip of the iceberg because most funds plan to use debt to invest about four times as much again.
   • One herd numbered thirty or more, water buffalo perhaps two or three times as many again.
   • Old fashioned steel armor weighs twice as much again.
   • A man, woman, and child could reap a field in 30 hours, the man doing half as much again as the woman, and the woman two-thirds as much again as the child.
   • At the second gig there were twice as many people as the first gig, and at the third gig there was twice as many again.
   • For every £1 received from members' subscriptions, we have to raise more than twice as much again to fund our charitable activities.
   • The output of the average worker today is twice what it was 50 years ago and will be twice as much again in 50 years time.
   • By the middle of the nineteenth century there were twice as many; by the early twentieth century twice as many again.
   • Every year an between 20 and 40 motorcycle riders die on the UK's roads, with ten times as many again suffering serious injury.

   Synonyms

   extra, in addition, additionally, over and above, on top, also, too, as well, besides, furthermore, moreover, yet, to boot
3. 1.3sentence adverb Used to introduce a further point for consideration, supporting or contrasting with what has just been said.
   再则，而且
   I never saw any signs, but then again, maybe I wasn't looking

   我从没看到什么标记，不过再说，我可能当时也没在看。

   Example sentencesExamples

   • Then again, it has decided against introducing a legal limit on the rates of interest charged by lenders.
   • Then again, if he is so intent on saving face, on keeping his gentlemanly reputation, why isn't he here?
   • Then again, they do live in one of the most beautiful places on earth.
   • Then again, perhaps it's the market that's keeping the publishers in business.
   • But then again it is her fault for snooping and forcing people to tell her the truth.
   • Then again, we've all been guilty of being materialistic at some time in our life.
   • Then again, children are, in many ways, tougher than adults, and it may haunt them less than it has haunted me.
   • Then again when the trees are pruned, it needs to be done scientifically and in a balanced manner.
   • Then again, is this seemingly eternal squabbling over the qualifying system really necessary?
   • Then again, consider the vested interest of all those who teach the subject of English literature.
   • Then again, if you had this much ammunition, you probably wouldn't be too bothered about dressing up.
   • Then again, considering what he did with words, maybe it was just a coincidence.
   • But, then again, where would all the corporate guests go to sip champagne and eat lobster?
   • Then again, he hates the idea of getting married in front of a bunch of people.
   • Then again, I might find that counselling would do me more harm than good.
   • But then again, I suppose it's not something someone says to you every day of the week.
   • Then again, I'm increasingly dubious about the chemicals we apply to our skin.
   • Then again, telling the truth about this idea is not exactly going to bring the votes pouring in.
   • Then again, it's not only the sense of community that draws these artists together.
   • Then again, they probably wouldn't have signed up for the show in the first place.

   Synonyms

   also, furthermore, further

   moreover, besides
4. 1.4 Used to ask someone to repeat something.
   再说一遍
   what was your name again?

   再说一遍您的名字好吗？

   Example sentencesExamples

   • “What did he say again?” I ask. “He told me that I needed to learn more about dancing."
   • How much did he want again? 2.5 million a year?
   • Wait, what's your name again?
   • I didn’t want to stand out by always being asked, “What did you say again?” or “I beg your pardon?” I had to be alert to the new language I was engaging in.
   • "Where do they live again?" Terra snarled and almost wildly looked around, "I haven't been here for some time..."
   • These were inevitably forgotten or misunderstood, and I would be asked again at the next social occasion: “What do you do again?”
   • Then, the next time I visit my family asks, "So, what do you do again?"
   • The only way to handle these situations is to actually be honest and just ask "I'm really sorry I forgot, but what's your name again?"
   • "So where do you live again?" she asked.
   • He reminds me of someone...what's his name again?