oftener; oftenest
oftener; oftenest
Learner's definition of OFTEN
[or more often; most often]
: many times : on many occasions : frequently常;时常;常常 -
They go out to dinner fairly often.他们外出吃饭的时候相当多。
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How often do you call your mother?你多长时间给母亲打一次电话?
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The condition often returns even after treatment with antibiotics.即便是进行了抗生素治疗,这种症状也会时常反复。
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I often take a walk during my lunch break.我常在午休时间散步。
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He travels more often than I do.他比我外出旅行更频繁。
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The disease is diagnosed most often in children.这种疾病最常在儿童身上查出。
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They seem to be getting into arguments more and more often.他们似乎越来越频繁地陷入争吵。
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Often, she works late.她常工作到很晚。
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It's not often that I get to enjoy a day off.我很少能享受到一天的休假。
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Water the plants often enough to keep the soil moist.经常给植物浇水,保持土壤湿润。
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We hear from her every so often. [=occasionally, once in a while]我们偶尔收到她的来信。
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More often than not [=typically, usually], he forgets his hat.他总是忘戴帽子。
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She arrived home from work late, as often as not. [=very often]她通常工作到很晚才回家。
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We see this problem all too often. [=too commonly]这个问题我们司空见惯。