ever
/ˈevə/ · /ˈevər/
CEFR level A2Topic Daily lifeWord #1139 in the learning path
曾经；在任何时候
Definitions
adv. At any time, especially in questions and negative statements.
曾经；在任何时候
adv. Continuously or always, often describing an ongoing change.
始终；不断地
adv. Used to emphasize surprise in a question.
究竟；到底
Example
Have you ever watched the sunrise from a mountain?
你曾经在山上看过日出吗？
Public transport is more important than ever as growing cities struggle with congestion and air pollution.
随着不断扩张的城市面临交通拥堵和空气污染，公共交通比以往任何时候都更重要。
Collocations
- ever since
- hardly ever
- more than ever
- ever-growing demand
Antonyms
- never
Usage tip
问经历常用Have you ever…；肯定句不随意代替always。
FAQ
- What does ever mean?
- At any time, especially in questions and negative statements. Continuously or always, often describing an ongoing change. Used to emphasize surprise in a question.
- How is ever pronounced?
- UK /ˈevə/, US /ˈevər/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
