whole
/həʊl/ · /hoʊl/
CEFR level A2Topic Daily lifeWord #1506 in the learning path
整个的；完整的
Definitions
adj. Complete, with no part missing or left out.
整个的；完整的
n. A complete thing made up of connected parts.
整体；全部
Example
We spent the whole afternoon baking bread together.
我们整个下午都在一起烤面包。
Transport policies should consider the needs of the whole community rather than focusing only on car owners.
交通政策应考虑整个社区的需求，而不应只关注汽车拥有者。
Collocations
- the whole day
- as a whole
- on the whole
- a whole range of
Word family
- wholly (adv.)
- wholeness (n.)
Synonyms
- entire
- complete
Antonyms
- partial
- incomplete
Usage tip
注意语序：the whole day＝all the day。
FAQ
- What does whole mean?
- Complete, with no part missing or left out. A complete thing made up of connected parts.
- How is whole pronounced?
- UK /həʊl/, US /hoʊl/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
