always
/ˈɔːlweɪz/
CEFR level A1Topic Daily lifeWord #326 in the learning path
总是；每次都
Definitions
adv. every time or on every occasion
总是；每次都
adv. throughout all time or for ever
一直；永远
Example
My neighbour always waves when she sees me.
我的邻居每次看见我都会挥手。
Higher levels of economic growth do not always lead to better living conditions for every citizen.
更高水平的经济增长并不总能让每位公民的生活条件得到改善。
Collocations
- almost always
- not always
- as always
Synonyms
- invariably
Antonyms
- never
Usage tip
通常放实义动词前、be动词后；not always是并非总是。
FAQ
- What does always mean?
- every time or on every occasion throughout all time or for ever
- How is always pronounced?
- UK /ˈɔːlweɪz/, US /ˈɔːlweɪz/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
