even

动词

UK/ˈiː.vᵊn/
US/ˈiː.vᵊn/

定义 even 动词

  1. Transitive(及物动词)

    to make two things equal

    使相等;使平均;使平衡

    • Sheila received a scholarship for chemistry, and now her brother has matched that with a scholarship in economics.

      希拉获得了化学奖学金,现在她的兄弟用经济学奖学金来匹配。

    • The whisky industry is actively campaigning for a standardized tax rate across different types of alcoholic beverages.

      威士忌行业正在积极争取对不同类型酒精饮料实行标准化税率。

    • They adjusted the scores of the participants to even the competition.

      他们调整了参与者的分数以使比赛公平。

形容词

UK/ˈiː.vᵊn/
US/ˈiː.vᵊn/

定义 even 形容词

flat(平坦)

  1. flat and smooth, or on the same level

    平坦的;平滑的;处于同一水平面的

    • We had to relay the floor because it was not even.

      我们不得不重新铺设地板,因为它不平整。

    • Ensure the ground is even before you start building.

      在开始建造之前,请确保地面是平整的。

    • This countertop needs to be sanded to be completely even.

      这个台面需要打磨才能完全平整。

continuous(连续)

  1. continuous or regular

    稳定的;均匀的;变化不大的

    • You should aim to maintain a steady pace of work rather than being relaxed one day and extremely busy the next.

      你应该努力维持稳定的工作节奏,而不是一天轻松,隔天又极度忙碌。

    • We need to maintain an even cash flow to ensure the company operates smoothly.

      我们需要保持稳定的现金流,以确保公司运营顺利。

    • The company's growth curve showed an even upward trend.

      公司的成长曲线显示出稳定的上升趋势。

equal(相等)

  1. equal or equally balanced

    相等的;均等的;均衡的

    • Both teams performed exceptionally well—it was a very balanced match.

      两支队伍表现得都非常出色——这是一场非常均衡的比赛。

    • The weather forecast indicates there's an equal chance of thunderstorms tonight.

      天气预报显示今晚有相等的机会会下雷阵雨。

    • In this debate, both sides presented equally compelling arguments.

      这场辩论中,双方都提出了同样具有说服力的论点。

  2. equally likely to happen as to not happen

    (发生与不发生的)机会相等的;(正反的)可能性参半的

    • The probability of her securing the job is about even.

      她得到这份工作的概率大约是参半。

    • The chances of winning or losing are even.

      赢或输的机会是相等的。

  3. used to refer to a situation in which you risk money on something where the risk is equally balanced, and will pay back twice the amount of money that is paid if it is successful

    (赌博)输赢机会相等的

    • an even bet

      一场输赢机会相等的赌注

    • If I were to bet, I would place an even money bet on United.

      如果要下注,我会在联队上下注一场输赢机会相等的赌注。

    • They agreed to play poker with even stakes.

      他们同意用输赢机会相等的赌注玩扑克。

number(数字)

  1. forming a whole number that can be divided exactly by two

    偶数的,双数的

    • 6 is an even number, and 7 is an odd number.

      6 是偶数,7 是奇数。

    • Please set your room number to an even number.

      请将您的房间号码设为偶数。

    • Even numbered floors are on the left side of the elevator.

      电梯左侧是偶数楼层。

副词

UK/ˈiː.vᵊn/
US/ˈiː.vᵊn/

定义 even 副词

surprise(惊讶)

  1. A2

    used to show that something is surprising, unusual, unexpected, or extreme

    甚至;连

    • I don't even know where it is.

      我甚至不知道它在哪里。

    • Everyone I know enjoys the smell of bacon—even Mike, who is a vegetarian.

      我认识的每个人都喜欢培根的味道——甚至连素食主义者Mike也喜欢。

    • We all arrived on time—even Chris, who is typically late for everything.

      我们都准时到达了——甚至连一向迟到的Chris也准时到了。

emphasis(强调)

  1. B1

    used to emphasize a comparison

    (用于强调比较)甚至更,更加,还

    • The weather will become even colder over the next 36 hours, with more widespread snow showers.

      天气将在接下来的36小时内变得更加寒冷,并伴有更广泛的阵雪。

    • Any depreciation of the pound would make it even more difficult to maintain low inflation.

      英镑的任何贬值都会使维持低通胀变得更加困难。

    • The service at this restaurant has become even better than before.

      这家餐厅的服务变得比以前还要好。

more exactly(更准确)

  1. used when you want to be more exact or detailed about something you have just said

    甚至;更确切地说;其实

    • I find some of his habits unpleasant, even disgusting.

      我发现他的一些习惯令人不快,甚至可以说是令人作呕。

    • She has always been very kind to me, even generous on occasion.

      她一直对我很好,甚至可以说在某些时候非常慷慨。

    • I am pleased with the result, even ecstatic, to be precise.

      我对这个结果感到满意,更确切地说,是欣喜若狂。

片语 even 副词

  • even as

    at the very same time that something else is happening.

    就在…的同时

    Even as the stock prices were falling, the company still planned to expand its production line.

    即使股价正在下跌,该公司仍计划扩展其生产线。

  • even so

    despite what has just been said; nevertheless

    虽然如此;尽管如此

    I went to bed very late last night, but even so, I made it to the office on time this morning.

    我昨晚很晚才上床睡觉,但即便如此,我今天早上还是准时到了办公室。

  • even if

    Used to indicate that a particular outcome will occur regardless of the circumstances.

    即使

    Even if it rains heavily, we will still go for a picnic.

    即使下大雨,我们还是会去野餐。

  • even though

    used to introduce a subordinate clause that contrasts with the main clause; despite the fact that; although

    即使; 虽然

    Even though the weather was cold, they decided to go for a walk on the beach.

    尽管天气很冷,他们还是决定去海滩散步。

  • even now/then

    despite what has just been mentioned or is the case

    尽管如此/那样;即便在这种情况下

    I've checked all the details carefully, but even now, I still feel a little unsure.

    我已经仔细检查了所有细节,但即便如此,我仍然感到有些不確定。

成语

  • on an even keel

    In a stable and balanced state, with no unexpected changes or disruptions.

    平稳顺利

    Since the new management team took over, the company has finally been back on an even keel.

    自从新的管理团队接手后,公司终于恢复了稳定。

  • get even with someone

    To retaliate against someone for a wrong they have done, seeking to inflict equivalent harm or discomfort.

    对某人进行报复,以牙还牙。

    After being fouled by his opponent in the game, he was determined to get even with him.

    在比赛中被对手犯规后,他决心要报复他。

片语动词 even

  • even (something) out

    to achieve equality or balance in something, or to render something balanced

    均衡、拉平

    Before the end of the season, the coach decided to even out the lineup to balance the players' playing time.

    在赛季结束前,教练决定调整阵容,平衡球员的上场时间。