Definitions
adv. Used to emphasise something surprising or unexpected.
甚至；连……都
adj. Flat, regular, or equal in amount or level.
平坦的；均匀的；相等的
adj. Divisible by two without leaving a remainder.
偶数的
Example
Everyone joined the dance, even our shy uncle.
大家都加入了舞蹈，连我们害羞的叔叔也不例外。
Even small improvements in public transport can make daily travel easier for people with limited mobility.
即使公共交通只有小幅改善，也能让行动不便者的日常出行更加轻松。
Collocations
- even if
- even though
- even better
- an even number
Word family
- evenly (adv.)
- evenness (n.)
- uneven (adj.)
Usage tip
even if表假设“即使”；even though表事实“尽管”。
FAQ
- What does even mean?
- Used to emphasise something surprising or unexpected. Flat, regular, or equal in amount or level. Divisible by two without leaving a remainder.
- How is even pronounced?
- UK /ˈiːvən/, US /ˈiːvən/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
