per
preposition
UK/pər/
US/pɚ/
Definitions of per preposition
- A2
Used to express rates, prices, or measurements, indicating "for each unit or individual."
每；每一
This meal will cost 30 dollars per person.
这顿饭每人要花30美元。
He works five days per week.
他每周工作五天。
This car gets an average of 30 miles per gallon.
这辆车平均每加仑行驶30英里。
Idioms
- as per instructions
Following the given directions or specifications.
依照指示或说明。
• Please assemble the furniture as per instructions.
请依照指示组装家具。
- as per usual/normal
In the manner that is typical or expected; as is the usual case.
如同往常一样，像平常一样。
• He arrived late, as per usual, and didn't seem sorry at all.
他像往常一样迟到了，而且似乎一点也不感到抱歉。