such
名詞
片語 such 名詞
- as such
in the strict or literal sense of the word or phrase
• The project wasn't research as such, but it had some of the characteristics of research.
代詞
定義 such 代詞
- B2
of a particular or similar type
Small businesses like ours are particularly susceptible during economic downturns.
I need a cloth for polishing silver; do you have such an item?
Andrew Davies, Melissa Peters, and other such celebrities attended the grand ceremony.
片語 such 代詞
- such as
used to introduce one or more examples that illustrate something previously mentioned.
• Many countries, such as Japan and South Korea, are known for their unique cultures.
限定詞
定義 such 限定詞
- A2
used before a noun or noun phrase to add emphasis
That was such a great film.
Driving such a distance in a single day seems rather impractical.
You're such a fool!
前置詞
定義 such 前置詞
- A2
used before a noun or noun phrase to add emphasis
That was such a great film.
Driving such a distance in a single day seems rather impractical.
You're such a fool!
成語
- such as it is
Used to indicate that something being referred to is of poor quality or insufficient quantity, often with a tone of modesty or disparagement.
• The room, such as it is, will have to do.
- such is life
This idiom is used to express acceptance of an event that has occurred, acknowledging that such occurrences are a part of life.
• I planned to go hiking today, but it started raining heavily. Oh well, such is life.
- there's no such thing/person (as)
Used to indicate that something or someone does not exist.
• Many people say there is a Santa Claus, but I believe there's no such person.