The Open Dictionary

too

adverb

UK/tuː/
US/tuː/

Definitions of too adverb

more(更多)

  1. A1

    To a degree that is excessive, or beyond what is needed or desired.

    太；過於

    • I feel that I am too overweight.

      我覺得我太胖了。

    • I can't reach the bookshelf; it's simply too high.

      我夠不到書架，它實在太高了。

    • The room is too small to accommodate so many people.

      這個房間太小了，無法容納這麼多人。

also(也)

  1. A1

    In addition; as well; also.

    也；還

    • I would like to go too.

      我也想去。

    • "I enjoy chocolate." "Me too."

      「我喜歡巧克力。」「我也是。」

surprise(驚訝)

  1. Used to express surprise or astonishment.

    （表示驚訝）

    • This photograph of light filtering through the trees is wonderful, and it was taken by a child too!

      這張光線透過樹木的照片太棒了，而且它還是由一個小孩拍攝的！

very(非常)

  1. A2

    To a high degree; very or completely.

    非常；很；完全

    • He was not too happy when I informed him of the mistake.

      當我告訴他這個錯誤時，他並不太開心。

    • My grandmother hasn't been feeling too well recently.

      我祖母最近感覺不太舒服。

    • Thank you, you are too kind.

      謝謝你，你太客氣了。

certainly(肯定)

  1. informal(非正式)

    Used to emphasize a positive response to a negative statement.

    也；也一樣

    • "I don't want to go to school today." "Yes, you do!"

      「我今天不想去上學。」「不，你想去！」

Phrases of too adverb

  • all too

    Used before an adjective or adverb to emphasize something negative; meaning excessively or to an extreme degree.

    太、真是（强調不幸或遺憾的感覺）

    • He gave up on the project all too quickly.

    他放棄這個專案的速度太快了。

  • only too

    Used before an adjective to emphasize a high degree or an excessive amount of something, indicating 'very' or 'too'.

    很樂意的，极為樂意的（強調正面意涵）

    • "Would you be willing to help us move these boxes?" "I would be only too happy to help."

    「你願意幫我們搬這些箱子嗎？」「我非常樂意幫忙。」

Idioms

  • too good to miss

    Used to describe something that is an excellent opportunity or event that should not be missed.

    形容某事物或機會極佳，不應錯過。

    • The lunch special at this restaurant is too good to miss.

    這家餐廳的午餐特惠好到不容錯過。

  • too bad

    Used to express either sympathy or a lack of sympathy about a problem, depending on the context and tone of voice.

    太遺憾了

    • It's too bad you missed the fireworks display last night.

    真遺憾你昨晚錯過了煙火表演。

  • too much of a good thing

    The state where something enjoyable or beneficial becomes undesirable or negative due to excessive consumption or exposure.

    物極必反

    • Eating ice cream is enjoyable at first, but having too much really makes it cloying.

    吃冰淇淋一開始很享受，但吃太多反而會讓人感到膩。

  • in too deep

    Engaged in a challenging situation to the point where extrication is difficult.

    深入太深（難以脫身）

    • He found himself in too deep with loans, unable to pay them back.

    他發現自己貸款過多，無法償還。

  • too good to be true

    Appearing so exceptionally good or advantageous that it is difficult to believe or seems unlikely to be true.

    好得不可能是真的

    • The return rate on this investment is too good to be true; I need to double-check it.

    這項投資的回報率好得令人難以置信，我需要再次確認。

  • too much like hard work

    Describes an activity that one is unwilling to do because it requires a significant amount of effort.

    太花力氣，不願意做

    • Tidying my desk is too much like hard work for me; I'd rather do it tomorrow.

    整理我的辦公桌對我來說太費勁了，我寧願明天再做。