1 even /ˈiːvən/ adjective Learner's definition of EVEN
1 [more even; most even]
a : having a flat, smooth, or level surface平坦的;平滑的;水平的 b : not having breaks or bumps连贯的;平缓的 2
: located next to someone or something else平齐的;挨着的 —
often + with 3
: not changing : staying the same无变化的;平稳的 -
She spoke with a calm, even voice.她说话的声音镇静而平稳。
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the even beat of the drum节奏平稳的击鼓声
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He was maintaining an even [=constant] speed.他保持着平稳的速度。
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a [more even; most even] : equal and fair : not giving an advantage to one side or group平等的;平均的;公平的 b : having nothing owed by either side互不相欠的 c : not likely to be won easily by one side or another平衡的;势均力敌的 5
a of a number : able to be divided by two into two equal whole numbers偶数的;双数的 -
2, 4, 6, and 8 are even numbers; 1, 3, 5, and 7 are odd numbers.*2、4、6和8是偶数,1、3、5和7是奇数。
b : marked by an even number用偶数标记的 c always used before a noun : not more or less than a stated amount正好的;不多不少的 6
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used to say that something is as likely to happen as to not happen(某事发生的概率)对半的,各半的
get even
: to do something bad or unpleasant to someone who has treated you badly or unfairly算账;报复;扯平
on an even keel
— see 1keel
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The money was distributed evenly.那笔钱被均分了。
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The committee was evenly divided.委员会的两种意见势力相当。
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The two teams are evenly matched.两支球队势均力敌。
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Apply pressure slowly and evenly.缓慢而均匀地加压。
— evenness
/ˈiːvənnəs/ noun [noncount] 2 even /ˈiːvən/ adverb
Learner's definition of EVEN
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used to stress something that is surprising or unlikely连,甚至,即使(用于强调出乎意料或可能性很小) -
It's so simple that even a child can do it.这太简单了,连小孩子都会做。
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Not only did she stay in business, she even managed to make a profit.她不仅跻身于商界,甚至还赚了一笔。
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They've changed everything about the place, even the color!他们把那地方彻底变了样,甚至连颜色都换了!
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They've changed the doors, the carpets, the color, even!他们换了门,换了地毯,甚至连(屋子的)颜色也换了!
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used to stress the difference between two things that are being compared更,还(用于强调两个被比较对象的差异) -
His first book was good, but this one is even better.他的第一本书就很不错,但是这一本更好。
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An even bigger change came the next year.第二年的变化更大。
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used after a negative word (such as not or a contraction of not) to stress the smallness of an amount or effort甚至,连(用在not或not的缩约词等否定词后,强调数量少或努力不足) -
Not only didn't they help, they didn't even offer to help!别说帮忙了,他们甚至连提都没提。
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We thought he'd be interested in the painting, but he didn't even glance at it.我们以为他会喜欢那幅油画,可是他连看都没看一眼。
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She didn't even give him a second thought.她根本就没有再考虑他。
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used to stress something that goes beyond what has just been mentioned in some way (such as by being stronger or more specific)甚至可以说,其实,实际上(用于强调之前没有提及的事) -
They were willing, even eager, to help.他们很愿意,甚至可以说是很渴望来帮忙。
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The disease can cause brain damage and even death.这种疾病会损伤大脑,甚至可致人死亡。
even as
: at the same time as正当;恰恰在…的时候
even if
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used to stress that something will happen despite something else that might prevent it即便是,即使,虽然(用于强调尽管有所阻碍某事也将发生)
even now/then
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used to stress that something is or was happening at a particular time就在这时,就在那时(用于强调某时间正发生某事) 2
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used to stress that something (such as a person's attitude or behavior) was or is very surprising and unexpected即使是这样,即便是那样(用于强调诸如某人的态度或举止等让人吃惊或意外) -
We showed her the proof, but even then, she wouldn't admit she was wrong.我们给她看了证据,但即使是这样,她也不承认自己错了。
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Despite all that went wrong, he insists even now that he would do it again.尽管全都失败了,但他坚持即便如此自己还会再尝试一次。
even so
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used to introduce a statement that is somehow different from what has just been said尽管如此,即使这样(用于引出不同于前面所述的句子)
even though
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used as a stronger way to say “though” or “although”虽然,尽管(比though和although语气更强) 3 even /ˈiːvən/ verb
evens; evened; evening
evens; evened; evening
Learner's definition of EVEN
[+ object]
: to make (something) equal使相等;使平均 — see also even the score at 1score
even out
[phrasal verb] 2
even (something) out or even out (something) : to make (something) even and smooth使变平;使平整 3
even out or even (something) out or even out (something) : to reach a balanced or middle state between extremes over a period of time持平;达到均衡 -
The economy had good periods and bad periods, but it all evened out by the end of the year.经济情况时好时坏,但在年末时达到均衡。
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Any variations will be evened out eventually.所有变化最终将趋于均衡。