Learner's definition of ALL
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: the whole, entire, total amount, quantity, or extent of全部的;整体的;总的 -
He stayed awake all night. [=the whole/entire night]他彻夜未眠。
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She worked hard all day. [=throughout the entire day]她终日努力工作。
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I've been waiting all week to see her.整整一个星期,我一直在等着见她。
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He had to walk all the way home.他不得不一路走回家。
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She works all year round.她一年到头都在工作。
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He'll need all the help he can get.所有他能得到的帮助,他都需要。
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Someone took all the candy.有人把糖果全拿走了。
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It was one of the greatest victories of all time. [=one of the greatest victories ever]这是有史以来最伟大的胜利之一。
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I think about her all the time. [=I think about her constantly]我总是会想起她。
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a : every member or part of每一个的;每一部分的;所有的—
used with a plural noun or pronoun to mean that a statement is true of every person or thing in a group与复数名词或代词连用,表示群体中每一个人或每一件东西 -
All my friends were there.我所有的朋友都在那儿。
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a film suitable for all ages适合所有人观看的电影
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They all came late.他们全都来晚了。
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We all need to work faster.我们都要快点干。
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I read all the magazines. = I read them all.每本杂志我都看过了。
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All these eggs are ready.这些鸡蛋都准备好了。
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“…
all men are created equal…”
“…人人生而平等…”U.S. Declaration of Independence (1776)《美国独立宣言》(1776)
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She thinks all teenagers are alike. = She thinks teenagers are all alike.她认为所有青少年都一样。
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Not all teenagers are alike. = Teenagers are not all alike.青少年并非人人都一样。
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They serve breakfast at all hours. [=at any hour, at any time of day]他们任何时候都可以供应早餐食物。
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They were up till/until all hours. [=they were up very late]他们熬到深夜。
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She has to deal with all kinds/sorts/types of people. [=with people of every kind/sort/type]她要与形形色色的人打交道。
b : the whole number or sum of全部的—
used with a plural noun or pronoun to mean that a statement is true of a group of people or things considered together与复数名词或代词连用,表示整个群体 4
a : as much as possible of (something)尽可能多的—
used to indicate the manner in which something is done用于指做某事的态度 b : having or showing only (some quality, feature, etc.)全然是…的;完全表现出…的 -
The students became all attention [=became very attentive] when the teacher came in.老师走进教室后学生们立即打起精神来。
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He was all smiles with the boss. [=he was smiling constantly when he was with the boss]他对老板总是笑脸相迎。
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This drink is too strong: it's all alcohol!这饮料太浓烈了,简直就是酒!
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used to indicate that someone has or seems to have a lot of or too much of some physical feature(某一体征)显著突出的 — see also all ears at 1ear, all eyes at 1eye, all mouth at 1mouth, all thumbs at 1thumb 5
US, chiefly Southern, informal —
used in speech to refer to a group of people or things用于口语,指谈话中提到的一组人或事物 — see also what all, you-all
for all
: in spite of (something)尽管 -
For all his confident talk, he is actually very unsure of himself.尽管他的话听起来很自信,但实际上他对自己非常没信心。
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She still loves him, for all his faults.尽管他有许多毛病,但她依然爱他。
of all (the)
informal
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used in phrases to express surprise, disapproval, anger, etc.偏偏,竟然,真是(用于短语中表达惊奇、反对、生气等) -
Who should I meet in New York but Max of all people! = Of all the people in New York, who should I run into but Max! [=I was very surprised to meet Max in New York]真想不到我居然会在纽约碰到马克斯!
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Why did my car break down now of all times, when I can least afford it?!为什么我的车偏偏在我手头最紧的时候坏掉了?!
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“He actually called you a fool!” “Of all the nerve!” [=I am shocked and offended that he called me a fool]“他竟然说你是傻子!”“真是岂有此理!”
2 all /ˈɑːl/ adverb
Learner's definition of ALL
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: entirely or completely全部地;完全地 -
She sat all alone.她孤零零地坐着。
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She has traveled all around the world.她已周游全世界。
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This money will be all yours when I die.我死后这笔钱就全部归你。
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He got all wet.他全身都弄湿了。
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She had buttons all down the side of her dress.她的连衣裙一侧自上而下都有扣子。
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I forgot all about paying the bill.我把付账单的事忘得一干二净。
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The noise continued all through the night. [=all night long, throughout the night]噪声整夜不断。
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often used to make a statement more forceful常用于加强语气 -
I'm all in favor of trying again.我完全赞同再试一次。
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His criticisms were all out of proportion.他的批评太过分了。
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These problems have been occurring all too often. [=much too often]这些问题屡屡出现。
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: for each side or player各方;各选手—
used to indicate a tie score用于表示平分 -
The score is 2 all. [=apiece]比分为2:2平。
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The game ended in a 5-all draw.比赛结果为5:5平。
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We're tied at 3-all after seven innings.七局之后,我们比分为3:3平。
all around
(US) or chiefly British all round 1
: in every way : from every point of view从各方面看来
all of
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: not more than不多于—
used to stress that an amount is surprisingly small用于强调数量极少 2
: as much as多达;多至—
used to stress that an amount is somewhat large用于强调数量较大
all over
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a : over an entire area到处 b : in every part of (something)(某物的)每一部分 -
The flower can be found all over the island in spring and early summer.春天和初夏时节,这种花在岛上到处都能见到。
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He's lived all over Texas.得克萨斯州的每个地方他都住过。
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In his office there are books piled all over the place. [=everywhere]在他的办公室里,书堆得到处都是。
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People came from all over. [=from many places]人们从四面八方赶来。
— see also allover 2
informal : very critical of (someone)对(某人)苛责的 3
informal : crowding around, pushing against, or touching (someone) in a very eager or aggressive way围拢;推挤;抚摸 -
The band's fans were all over them.乐队的粉丝们把他们团团围住。
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Look at that young couple. They're all over each other! [=they are kissing, touching, etc., very passionately]瞧那对儿年轻人。他们正在亲热!
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She tried to score, but the other team's defense was all over her.她努力想要得分,却被对方的后卫紧紧包围了。
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chiefly British, informal : in every way完全;十足 -
She's her mother all over. [=she's just like her mother]她处处像她母亲。
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Late again, is she? That's her all over. [=that's very typical of her]她又迟到了,对吧?她就是那样。
all that
: to a high degree如此;那么—
usually used in negative statements通常用于否定句 — see also all that at 1that
all the
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used to give added force to a word like “more” or “better”用于修饰more或better以加强语气 -
With the economy in such bad shape, it's all the more important [=it's even more important] that we correct these problems quickly.鉴于经济形势如此之差,当务之急是我们尽快改正这些问题。
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If we arrive early, all the better. [=it will be even better if we arrive early]如果我们能早到,那当然更好。
all told
: with everything considered or included : in all一切考虑在内;一共 -
All told, it took us three full days to get there.全部算起来,我们花了整整三天时间到达那里。
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There were seven of us all told.我们共有七个人。
not all there
informal
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used to describe a person who is somewhat strange or stupid(某人)有点怪,有点蠢 3 all /ˈɑːl/ pronoun
Learner's definition of ALL
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: the entire number, quantity, or amount所有;全部;一切 -
All [=everything] that I have is yours.我拥有的一切都是你的。
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All [=everything] will be explained soon.一切都将很快得到解释。
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She told us all about what happened.她告诉了我们发生的一切。
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Her other books were good, but this one is the best of all.她其他的书也不错,但这一本是最好的。
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All are welcome! [=everyone is welcome]欢迎大家!
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We all enjoyed the movie. = All of us enjoyed the movie.我们大家都喜欢这部影片。
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Many people were invited and all came.很多人都受到邀请,而且他们也全都来了。
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His stories may be entertaining, but I don't think all (of them) are true.他的故事可能很有趣,但我觉得并不全是真实的。
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Thanks to all who helped out.感谢所有出手相助的人们。
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All of this money will be yours when I die.我死后这些钱全归你。
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Not all of our students go on to college.我们的学生并非全都继续上大学深造。
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It was all (that) I could do to keep from laughing! [=I had a hard time trying not to laugh]我好不容易才忍住没笑出来!
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“Is there anything else to be done?” “No, that's all.”“还有什么事要做吗?”“没了,就这些。”
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He gave equal attention to one and all. [=to everyone]他对每个人都给予同样的关注。
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Come one, come all. [=everyone is invited to come]大家一起来。
all in all
informal
: in a general way : when everything is thought of or considered总的来说;总之 -
All in all [=in general, generally, for the most part], I like the way things have gone.总之,我认为事情的进展不错。
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We did lose some money, but we got most of it back. So all in all things might have been a lot worse.我们的确损失了一些钱,但大部分已经挽回。总之,情况本来有可能要糟糕得多。
all's fair in love and war
— see 1fair
all told
: including everything or everyone总共;合计 —
used to indicate a total用于指一个总数
and all
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: and everything else以及其他所有的;等等 -
What with the noise outside, the fire and all, we got hardly any sleep.因为外面的噪声、大火,以及其他状况,我们几乎一夜未眠。
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He endured everything, insults and all, without getting angry.他忍受了一切,包括侮辱等等,没有动怒。
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British, informal —
used to emphasize a response用于强调回答
at all
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used to make a statement or question more forceful用于加强陈述或疑问语气 —
used especially in negative statements尤用于否定句 -
“Did she say anything?” “No, nothing at all.”“她说什么了吗?”“没,什么都没说。”
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I don't mind cooking at all.我一点也不介意做饭。
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It's not at all what you think it is. It's something else entirely.根本不是你想象的那样。这完全是另一回事。
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I wasn't tired at all. = I wasn't at all tired. [=I wasn't even slightly tired]我一点都不累。
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This chair is not at all comfortable.这把椅子一点都不舒服。
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I didn't like it at all.我根本就不喜欢这个。
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That is not at all likely.那根本不可能。
◊ The phrase not at all is sometimes used as a polite response when someone thanks you.别客气;不用谢
for all I know
— see 1know
for all (someone) cares
— see 2care
give your all
: to do or give as much as you can to achieve something, to support a cause, etc.全力以赴;尽其所能
in all
: including everything or everyone总共;一共—
used to indicate a total用于指一个总数
once and for all
— see 1once
when all is said and done
: after considering or doing everything结果;最终;毕竟—
used for a final general statement or judgment用于最后的总结或评判 -
It won't be easy, but when all is said and done, we'll be glad we did it.这并不容易,但最终我们会因此而高兴。
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The candidates claim to have different views but, when all is said and done, they're very much alike.这些候选人都声称有不同的观点,结果却是大同小异。