Even的用法為何?同義詞有哪些?

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英文原文

Even

中文翻譯

甚至、連、即使、平坦的、均勻的、偶數的

文法概念

副詞動詞及物動詞形容詞

Even單字概述與用法:

even有三種詞性。當副詞時,語意為甚至,用來強調意外或令人驚訝的事實,增加語句的強度或引出更準確或更詳細的說法,通常放在強調的單字或片語之前。當形容詞時,語意為平坦的、均勻的,指表面平滑無起伏,或各部分均勻一致。當動詞時,較少用,語意為使平均、使相等,指使事物達到相同的數量、程度或水平。even的三態為:even / evened / evened。

  • 副詞:甚至、連、即使、甚至可以說
  • 形容詞:平坦的、均勻的、偶數的、(發生與不發生的、正反的)可能性參半的
  • 及物動詞:使平均、使相等

用法須注意事項與常見錯誤:

  1. even 可以強調比較級,例如,even bigger / even more beautiful – bigger跟more beautiful是比較級
  2. even跟only一樣,可以用來強調名詞、代名詞、形容詞、副詞跟動詞,不管是單字、片語或子句的形式。要注意even要放在其強調的詞或句之前
  3. 當副詞even修飾動詞時,位置跟頻率副詞類似,在be動詞後面,普通動詞前面,第一個助動詞後面
  4. 現在even較少用做動詞,常見片語動詞是even out 使均勻 / even up 使相等
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副詞:甚至、連、即使

常見搭配詞:

  • even + 形容詞或副詞比較級 (bigger / more efficiently)
    更加
    例句:This year, we need to work even more efficiently.
    今年,我們需要工作得更加高效。
  • even though + SV
    即使
    例句:Even though it was raining, they continued their hike.
    即使下著雨,他們還是繼續徒步旅行。
  • even if + SV
    即使
    例句:Even if it’s difficult, I will try my best.
    即使很困難,我也會盡力。
  • not even
    甚至不
    例句:He didn’t tell anyone, not even his best friend.
    他沒告訴任何人,甚至連他最好的朋友都沒有。
  • even so
    即便如此
    例句:It was a hard job, but even so, she never complained.
    這是一份艱苦的工作,但即便如此,她從未抱怨。
  • even less + 名詞
    更少的
    例句:He has even less time now than before.
    他現在的時間比以前更少。
  • even then / even now
    即便如此
    例句:She had the chance to leave, but even then, she chose to stay.
    她本來有機會離開,但即便如此,她還是選擇留下來。
  • even as + SV
    正當
    例句:Even as we speak, the situation is improving.
    正當我們談話時,情況正在好轉。
  • even after SV / even when SV
    即使在…之後 / 即使當…
    例句:Even after all these years, he remembers her.
    即使在這麼多年之後,他還記得她。
  • even better
    更好
    例句:If you practice more, your skills will become even better.
    如果你多練習,你的技能會變得更好。

例句:

  1. He couldn’t even solve the simplest puzzle.
    他連最簡單的拼圖都解不開。
  2. Even small amounts of exercise can improve your health.
    即使是少量的運動也能改善你的健康。
  3. She was so tired (that) she couldn’t even speak.
    她累到連話都說不出來。
  4. Even the experts were surprised by the findings.
    就連專家也對這項發現感到驚訝。
  5. I don’t even know where to start.
    我甚至不知道從哪裡開始。
  6. The movie was so boring (that) I didn’t even finish it.
    這部電影太無聊了,我連看完都沒有。
  7. He arrived late, and he didn’t even apologize.
    他遲到了,連說聲道歉都沒有。
  8. The book is so popular that it sold out in even the smallest bookstores.
    這本書如此受歡迎,以至於即使是最小的書店都賣光了。
  9. She speaks multiple languages, even Russian.
    她會說多種語言,甚至包括俄語。
  10. The restaurant is excellent; even the simplest dish tastes amazing.
    餐廳很棒; 即使是最簡單的菜,味道也令人驚嘆。
  11. My teacher had always been very strict to me, even mean on occasion.
    我的老師對我一直很嚴格,有時甚至有點刻薄。

形容詞:平坦的、均勻的、偶數的

常見搭配詞:

  • be even with
    與…相等
    例句:After winning the last game, we are now even with our rivals.
    贏得上一場比賽後,我們現在與我們的對手不相上下。
  • an even surface
    平坦的表面
    例句:The table has an even surface which is perfect for writing.
    這張桌子有一個平坦的表面,非常適合寫字。
  • an even distribution of …
    均勻分佈(分配)…
    例句:The teacher called for an even distribution of resources among the students.
    老師要求在學生之間均勻分配資源。
  • even texture
    質地均勻
    例句:This moisturizer is popular because of its even texture.
    這款保濕霜因其質地均勻而受歡迎。
  • maintain an even temperature
    保持均勻的溫度
    例句:The oven has to maintain an even temperature for perfect baking.
    烤箱必須保持均勻的溫度才能烘烤完美。
  • even layers
    平坦的層
    例句:She applied the paint in even layers for a professional finish.
    她均勻地塗上油漆,以獲得專業的效果。
  • apply an even coating
    塗上均勻的塗層
    例句:Apply an even coating of varnish to protect the wood.
    塗上均勻的清漆來保護木頭。
  • encourage even growth
    促進均衡生長
    例句:The gardener pruned the bushes to encourage even growth.
    園丁修剪灌木以促進均衡生長。
  • keep an even pace
    保持平穩的步調
    例句:The runners kept an even pace throughout the marathon.
    整個馬拉鬆比賽中,選手們保持著均勻的配速。
  • even lighting
    均勻的照明
    例句:The photographer set up even lighting for the photoshoot.
    攝影師為拍攝設置了均勻的照明。

例句:

  1. 4 is an even number and 5 is an odd number.
    4是偶數,5是奇數。
  2. The craftsman sanded the wood for an even finish.
    工匠用砂紙打磨木材以獲得均勻的表面。
  3. It’s important to apply the paint in an even layer.
    均勻地塗抹油漆是很重要的。
  4. She cut the fabric into even pieces for her quilt.
    她把布料切成均勻的碎片,用來製作被子。
  5. The runners started the race at an even pace.
    跑步者們以均勻的速度開始比賽。
  6. Ensure the mixture has an even consistency before cooking.
    烹飪前確保混合物質地均勻。
  7. The gardener trimmed the hedge to make it even.
    園丁修剪樹籬使其平整。
  8. He practiced to keep his breathing even.
    他練習保持呼吸平穩。
  9. The artist’s strokes were even and precise, creating a beautiful painting.
    藝術家的筆觸平穩而精確,創作出了一幅美麗的畫作。
  10. It was a very even contest.
    這是場勢均力敵的比賽。

同義詞:

  • flat 平坦的 adj. 指沒有凸起或凹陷的表面。
    例句:The road ahead was flat and easy to walk on.
    前方的路是平坦的,容易行走。
  • level 水平的 adj. 表示無傾斜,與地面或基準線平行。
    例句:Make sure the picture is level before you hang it.
    掛畫前確保畫框是水平的。
  • smooth 平滑的 adj. 指表面光滑,無粗糙或不均勻之處。
    例句:The stone has a surprisingly smooth surface.
    這塊石頭的表面出奇的平滑。
  • uniform 均勻的 adj. 表示一致、相同或在各個部分間沒有變化。
    例句:The company requires uniform appearance for all its employees.
    公司要求所有員工外觀保持一致。

及物動詞:使平均、使相等

常見搭配詞:

  • even out something / seven something out
    使平衡 / 使均勻
    例句:I tried to even out the icing on the cake.
    我試著讓蛋糕上的糖霜均勻。
  • even out the odds
    使勝算均等
    例句:The new rule changes even out the odds for all the players.
    新規則使所有玩家的勝算更加均等。
  • even out differences
    消除差異
    例句:The meeting aimed to even out differences between the two groups.
    會議旨在消除兩個團體之間的差異。
  • even things up
    使事物平衡、使相等
    例句:The late goal helped to even things up in the match.
    最後的進球幫助扳平了比賽。
  • even the score
    報復、扯平
    例句:He was determined to even the score with his rival.
    他決心與對手扳平比數。
  • even the playing field
    使競爭公平
    例句:The new regulations aim to even the playing field in the industry.
    新的規定旨在使該行業的競爭更公平。
  • even off
    使平坦 / 平整
    例句:The workers evened off the ground before laying the foundation.
    工人們在鋪設地基之前把地面弄平。

例句:

  1. Their team scored a last-minute goal to even up the score.
    他們的球隊在最後一刻進球,使比分扯平。
  2. The coach tried to even up the teams to make the game fair.
    教練試著平衡兩隊的實力,以使比賽公平。
  3. She spent hours trying to even out the color in her painting.
    她花了好幾個小時試圖讓她的畫作顏色均勻。
  4. They worked together to even out differences in their project views.
    他們共同努力,消除了對項目看法的分歧。
  5. He added more flour to the mixture to even up the consistency.
    他加了更多的麵粉來使混合物的質地均勻。
  6. By changing the rules, the committee aimed to even out the odds among competitors.
    委員會通過改變規則,旨在使競爭者間的勝算更均等。
  7. He vowed to even the score after the unfair treatment he received.
    在遭受不公平待遇後,他發誓要報復。
  8. These new policies will even the playing field for small businesses.
    這些新政策將使小型企業的競爭更加公平。

同義詞:

  • balance 平衡 vt. 指使兩個或多個物件、因素或概念處於相等或穩定狀態。
    例句:You need to balance work and leisure to maintain a healthy lifestyle.
    你需要平衡工作與休閒,以維持健康的生活方式。
  • level 使平衡、使相等 vt. 使物件或表面平坦,或使情況、數量等相等或均衡。
    例句:We need to level the playing field for all competitors.
    我們需要為所有參賽者創造公平的競爭環境。
  • match 匹配、相符 vt. 使兩件事物在形式、質量、數量等方面相同或一致。
    例句:Her skills perfectly match the job requirements.
    她的技能完全符合工作要求。
  • align 對齊、校準 vt. 將物件或事物按照一定的排列或順序排列整齊。
    例句:The company needs to align its strategies with its objectives.
    公司需要讓策略跟它的目標保持一致。
  • equalize 使平等、使相等 vt. 使人或事物在某方面達到同等的狀態或水平。
    例句:The new policy aims to equalize opportunities for all students.
    新政策旨在為所有學生創造平等的機會。

衍生字:

  • evenly 均勻地 adv.
  • evenness 平均性、均勻性 n.
  • uneven 不平均的、不均勻的 adj.
  • unevenly 不平均地、不均勻地 adv.
  • unevenness 不平均性、不均勻性 n.
  • even-tempered 性情平和的、穩重的、不易激動的

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Even的使用頻率

從Google Ngram Viewer的數據可以看到,自1800年到2019年的在的219年間,Even的使用頻率狀況,在2019年所出版的書籍中,每一百萬個字中,就會有711.68個字是Even。

Citation

  • Audio: https://dictionary.cambridge.org/pronunciation/english/Even
  • Word Frequency: Google Ngram Viewer

作者:Barshai Huang

在我教英文的20多年間,我常常發現許多學生在學習英文時,在單字的使用上,往往沒有充分且正確的資源,因此我整理了許多學習英文時常常會應用到的單子,並且針對用法、同義詞以及文法重點解析,希望能幫助到所有學習英文的人。