Definitions
adv. Continuing up to a particular time without stopping or changing.
仍然；还
adj. Not moving.
静止的；不动的
adv. Despite what has just been said.
尽管如此；不过
Example
It is nearly midnight, but my sister is still awake.
快到午夜了，可我姐姐还醒着。
Despite improvements in public transport, many commuters still rely on private cars because services remain unreliable in rural areas.
尽管公共交通有所改善，许多通勤者仍依赖私家车，因为农村地区的公共交通服务依然不可靠。
Collocations
- still waiting
- stand still
- keep still
- still water
Word family
- stillness (n.)
Usage tip
表“仍然”时，通常放实义动词前、be动词后。
FAQ
- What does still mean?
- Continuing up to a particular time without stopping or changing. Not moving. Despite what has just been said.
- How is still pronounced?
- UK /stɪl/, US /stɪl/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
