The Open Dictionary

whole

名詞

UK/həʊl/
US/hoʊl/

定義 whole 名詞

  1. CountableUsually singular

    A complete entity.

    • A puzzle is not complete until all the pieces are joined to form a whole.

    • We must approach this issue as one part of a larger whole.

    • This research aims to understand the operation of the whole system.

片語 whole 名詞

  • the whole of something

    everything included in a particular thing or concept; the entirety of something.

    • She spent the whole of the day studying at the library.

形容詞

UK/həʊl/
US/hoʊl/

定義 whole 形容詞

  1. A2

    Complete; not divided or partial.

    • I spent the whole day reading this fascinating novel.

    • We need a whole team to complete this project.

    • The company needs a whole structural reorganization.

  2. informal

    Used to emphasize a large amount or degree.

    • They have a whole stack of reports to deal with.

    • The atmosphere in this restaurant is a whole lot better.

    • I have a whole box of chocolates left to eat.

副詞

UK/həʊl/
US/hoʊl/

定義 whole 副詞

unit

  1. C2

    As one complete unit; not in parts.

    • These vegetables can be eaten whole or cut into smaller pieces.

    • This cake is best enjoyed whole.

entirety

  1. informal

    Completely; in its entirety.

    • Since she joined, the situation is a whole different story.

    • The project failed whole.

成語

  • on the whole

    considering everything; generally speaking

    • The project had some challenges, but on the whole, we made progress.

  • as a whole

    considering all parts or members of a group together, rather than separately

    • The company, as a whole, has performed exceptionally well this year.

  • go the whole hog

    to do something as completely and thoroughly as possible; to commit fully to something.

    • Since we've decided to renovate the kitchen, let's go the whole hog and replace all the old appliances.

  • the whole bit

    The entirety of something, encompassing everything related to it.

    • She's passionate about cooking, enjoying the whole bit from grocery shopping to table setting.

  • a whole lot

    To a very great extent; very much.

    • If we don't act now, things are going to get a whole lot worse.

  • the whole lot

    everything or everyone within a particular group or quantity

    • I bought a box of cookies, and she ate the whole lot in one sitting.