
total
/ˈtəʊtəl/ · /ˈtoʊtəl/
CEFR level A2Topic EconomyWord #1159 in the learning path
总的;完全的
Definitions
adj. including everything, or complete in degree
总的;完全的
n. the amount obtained by adding everything together
总数;总额
v. to reach a particular amount or add amounts together
总计达;合计
Example
The total cost includes breakfast and a bus ticket.
总费用包含早餐和一张公交车票。
Improving home insulation can reduce total energy consumption while making housing more comfortable throughout the year.
改善住宅隔热性能可以减少能源总消耗,同时让住房全年都更加舒适。
Collocations
- total cost
- in total
- a total of
- total energy consumption
Word family
- totally (adv.)
- totality (n.)
Synonyms
- complete
- entire
Antonyms
- partial
Usage tip
in total表示“总共”;totally常表示“完全地”。
FAQ
- What does total mean?
- including everything, or complete in degree the amount obtained by adding everything together to reach a particular amount or add amounts together
- How is total pronounced?
- UK /ˈtəʊtəl/, US /ˈtoʊtəl/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.