only的意思和读音

only

: [ˈoʊnli] : [ˈəʊnli]

adv.

adj.

conj.

adj.lone,solitary,individual,one,single

adv.merely,simply,just,barely,no more than

onlyadj.

1.used to say that no other or others of the same group exist or are there

She's their only daughter.

We were the only people there.

His only answer was a grunt.

2.used to say that sb/sth is the best and you would not choose any other

She's the only person for the job.

IDM

I'd love to come─the only thing is I might be late.

the only thing is…(informal)used before mentioning a worry or problem you have with sth

I'd love to come─the only thing is I might be late.

adv.

1.nobody or nothing except

There are only a limited number of tickets available.

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You only have to look at her to see she doesn't eat enough.

Only five people turned up.

2.in no other situation, place, etc.

I agreed, but only because I was frightened.

Children are admitted only if accompanied by an adult.

3.no more important, interesting, serious, etc. than

It was only a suggestion.

Don't blame me, I'm only the messenger!

He was only teasing you.

4.no more than; no longer than

She's only 21 and she runs her own business. 21

It only took a few seconds.

It took only a few seconds.

5.)…;()…not until

We only got here yesterday.

Only then did she realize the stress he was under.

6.used to say that sb can do no more than what is mentioned, although this is probably not enough

We can only guess what happened.

He could only watch helplessly as the car plunged into the ravine.

I only hope that she never finds out.

7.used to say that sth will have a bad effect

If you do that, it will only make matters worse.

Trying to reason with him only enrages him even more.使

8.~ to do sthused to mention sth that happens immediately afterwards, especially sth that causes surprise, disappointment, etc.

She turned up the driveway, only to find her way blocked.

IDM

He not only read the book, but also remembered what he had read.

not only… but (also)…both… and…

He not only read the book, but also remembered what he had read.

We've only just arrived.

He only just caught the train.

I can afford it, but only just.西

only justnot long ago/before

We've only just arrived.

almost not

He only just caught the train.

I can afford it, but only just.西

I was only too pleased to help.

Children can be difficult as we know only too well.

only too…very

I was only too pleased to help.

Children can be difficult as we know only too well.

youre only young onceyoung people should enjoy themselves as much as possible, because they will have to work and worry later in their livesconj.

1.(informal)except that; but

I'd love to come, only I have to work.

It tastes like chicken, only stronger.西

adj.1.,;2.

adv.1.;,,;2.;

conj.1.,2....;...

adj.1ed for emphasizing that an amount, number, size, age, percentage, etc. is small or smaller than expected2ed for showing that a statement does not apply to anything or anyone else except the person, thing, action, place, etc. that you are mentioning3ed for showing that there are no other things or people of the same kind as the one or ones that you are mentioning4ed for adding a comment to something that you have just said which makes it less true or correct; used when you are going to mention a problem or a reason why something is not possible5ed for saying that something is not better, worse, more important, more difficult, etc. than you are saying it is6.no earlier than a particular time, day, week, etc.7ed for emphasizing that something must happen before something else can happen8ed for saying that the result or effect of something is bad or not wanted and has no positive qualities9ed for showing that something or someone is the best1ed for emphasizing that an amount, number, size, age, percentage, etc. is small or smaller than expected2ed for showing that a statement does not apply to anything or anyone else except the person, thing, action, place, etc. that you are mentioning3ed for showing that there are no other things or people of the same kind as the one or ones that you are mentioning4ed for adding a comment to something that you have just said which makes it less true or correct; used when you are going to mention a problem or a reason why something is not possible5ed for saying that something is not better, worse, more important, more difficult, etc. than you are saying it is6.no earlier than a particular time, day, week, etc.7ed for emphasizing that something must happen before something else can happen8ed for saying that the result or effect of something is bad or not wanted and has no positive qualities9ed for showing that something or someone is the best

1. play sports only adv. every adj. ...

2. play sports only adv. every adj. ...

3. 〖 solongas〗 only〖 seizeeveryminute〗 ...

4. 94. old 95. only 96. open ...

5. (1) ,[ in vain;for no reason] (3) ;[ only] (4) ;[ pure;stainless] ...

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1."That sounds to me like a nearly ideal solution, " Joyce said. "But only if you really think it would be enough for you. ",”:“。”

2.Tramps seem to be the only exception to this general rule.

3.Their interest was only in the port and its environs; they did not anticipate the much larger transfer of territory that would follow.

4.Out of every 100 people who believe they only need five or six hours of sleep a night, only about five people really do, Dr. Buysse says.100

5.Analysts said the IEA's unexpected decision to use strategic stockpiles had exerted only a temporary restraint on oil prices.,IEA

6.Such a fate is perhaps just the beginning of a story, you and I can only feel the traction with, how far can complete involuntarily.

7.Also like the measles, we take it only once. Once never need be afraid of catching it a second time.

8.He said Russia could only improve its image with the presence of a strong state.

9.The upper tweendeck hatchway is only half occupied; you can still use the opening of the other part to put the cargo in the tweendeck.

10.You can only try to be as prepared as possible for the opportunities, as well as the disappointments, that will come your way.