than
preposition
Definitions of than preposition
- A1
Used to compare two things, indicating a difference or distinction.
比
This jacket is more expensive than that one.
這件夾克比那件更貴。
She sings better than I do.
她唱得比我好。
The weather today is colder than yesterday.
今天的天氣比昨天更冷。
- A2
Used with "more" or "less" to indicate a difference in quantity or degree.
與 more 或 less 連用，比較數量或程度。
I spent more money than planned.
我花的錢比計劃的要多。
We received less support than was needed.
我們得到的支援比需要的少。
The sales of this product are more than the same period last year.
這款產品的銷售額比去年同期多。
conjunction
Definitions of than conjunction
- A1
Used to compare two things, indicating a difference or distinction.
比
This jacket is more expensive than that one.
這件夾克比那件更貴。
She sings better than I do.
她唱得比我好。
The weather today is colder than yesterday.
今天的天氣比昨天更冷。
- A2
Used with "more" or "less" to indicate a difference in quantity or degree.
與 more 或 less 連用，比較數量或程度。
I spent more money than planned.
我花的錢比計劃的要多。
We received less support than was needed.
我們得到的支援比需要的少。
The sales of this product are more than the same period last year.
這款產品的銷售額比去年同期多。