except
/ɪkˈsept/
CEFR level A2Topic Daily lifeWord #1221 in the learning path
除……之外
Definitions
prep. Not including a particular person or thing.
除……之外
conj. Used to introduce a fact limiting what was just said.
只是；除了……情况
Example
Everyone except my brother wanted to walk home.
除了我弟弟，大家都想走路回家。
The proposed transport policy benefits most residents, except those living in remote rural communities.
拟议的交通政策惠及大多数居民，但偏远农村社区的居民除外。
Collocations
- except for
- except that
- everyone except
Word family
- exception (n.)
- exceptional (adj.)
- exceptionally (adv.)
Synonyms
- excluding
- apart from
Antonyms
- including
Usage tip
except排除在外；besides表示另外还包括。
FAQ
- What does except mean?
- Not including a particular person or thing. Used to introduce a fact limiting what was just said.
- How is except pronounced?
- UK /ɪkˈsept/, US /ɪkˈsept/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
