only
/`onlɪ/
adj.
Sole; single' alone in its class or kind. 唯一的；单独的；仅有的。
- I believe John is the only person who know about it. 我想约翰视为一知道那件事的人。
Unquestionably the best. 最优秀的。
adv.
Singly; alone. 单独地；唯一地。
- Man cannot live one bread only. 人不能单靠面包生活。
At the very least; merely. 仅仅；才。
- I was only joking. 我开玩笑罢了。
S recently as. 刚刚（加强语气）。
- He came only yesterday. 他昨天才来。
As a final outcome. 终将。
- You will only be sorry. 你最终的机会。
短语:
only just (a)刚刚。(b)几乎不。
Have only to 只要...就好。
if only 但愿。
not only...but (also) 不但...，而且...。
one and only 独一（无二的）。
conj.
Except; but. 除；不过((that))。
- The day is pleasant, only rather cold. 天气不错，不过很冷。
only
来自翻译宝典
- 英语>简体中文, 美语词典
only¹
/ˈəʊnlɪ/
adj.
the only …orsb's only …
(the sole) 唯一的…；某人仅有的…
- Monday is the only day I'm free. 我只有星期一有空。
- She was the only woman in the legal department. 她是法务部唯一的女性。
- Her only hope is a transplant. 她唯一的希望就是做移植手术。
- Their only option was to escape. 他们唯一的选择就是逃跑。
the only one
1. (person) 唯一的人；仅有之人
- I was the only one smoking. 我是唯一的吸烟者。
2. (thing) 唯一之物；仅有之物
the only one of sb/sth… 中仅有的一个
- He was the only one of his family to go to university. 他是家中唯一一个上大学的人。
the only one of its kind 同类之中的唯一者
/ˈəʊnlɪ/
adj.
the only …orsb's only …
(the sole) 唯一的…；某人仅有的…
- Monday is the only day I'm free. 我只有星期一有空。
- She was the only woman in the legal department. 她是法务部唯一的女性。
- Her only hope is a transplant. 她唯一的希望就是做移植手术。
- Their only option was to escape. 他们唯一的选择就是逃跑。
the only one
1. (person) 唯一的人；仅有之人
- I was the only one smoking. 我是唯一的吸烟者。
2. (thing) 唯一之物；仅有之物
the only one of sb/sth… 中仅有的一个
- He was the only one of his family to go to university. 他是家中唯一一个上大学的人。
the only one of its kind 同类之中的唯一者
only²
/ˈəʊnlɪ/
adv.
1. (exclusively) (表示比较而言唯一真实、恰当或必要的情况)只, 只有, 仅
- The video is to be used for teaching purposes only. 此视频仅用于教学目的。
- He read only paperbacks. 他只读平装书。
- I'm only interested in finding out the facts. 我只对查明事实感兴趣。
2. (indicating a stipulation) (引出发生的必要条件)只有…(才)
- The lawyer is paid only if he wins. 这个律师只有打赢官司才能拿到律师费。
3. (merely; in verb clauses) (表示不再有趣、重要或困难等, 尤用于想要纠正错误观点时)只不过, 仅…而已
- 'I'm only a sergeant,' said Clements. “我只是一个中士。”克莱门茨说。
- We only want to stay for one night. 我们只是想待一个晚上。
- I was only joking. 我只是开个玩笑。
4. (indicating a small amount) (强调数量少或时间短)才, 仅仅
- How much was it?—Only 10 euros. 这个花了多少钱？——才10欧元。
- I only took one. 我只拿了一个。
- It will only take a minute. 只需要1分钟的时间。
5. (indicating a part rather than a whole) (强调并非全部, 只是一小部分)只, 仅仅
- These are only some of the possibilities. 这些仅仅是其中几种可能。
6. (after 'can' or 'could') (用于 can 或 could 之后, 强调除此以外别无可为)只(能)
- The police can only guess at the scale of the problem. 警方只能猜测问题的严重性。
7. (indicating recent time) 刚才；刚刚
- I saw her only last week. 我上周刚刚见过她。
8. (emphasizing what is right or normal) (强调行动或行为恰当)完全, 真正
it's only fair to do sth 做某事才算公平
- It's only fair to keep her informed. 让她随时了解最新情况才算公平。
it's only natural that … … 是自然而然的
- It's only natural that she should be upset. 她自然会觉得心烦意乱。
9. (indicating something undesirable) (用于动词前, 表示结果令人遗憾、不尽如人意)愈加, 只会
- The embargo would only hurt innocent civilians. 禁运只会殃及无辜的百姓。
10. <爱尔兰> (extremely) 在很大程度上；非常；极其
- She was only marvellous. 她非常了不起。
- It was only dreadful. 这太可怕了。
11. to have only to do sthorto only have to do sth
(in order to achieve something) (强调容易)只要做…即可
(in order to realize something) (强调显而易见)只要做…就会(认识到)
12. if … only 如果…(就不会)；要是…多好
- If I had only known, this would never have happened. 如果我早知道, 这件事情就永远不会发生了。
- If it were only that simple! 要是那么简单就好了！
See also: if
13. I only hope that …orI only wish that …真希望…；但愿…
14. only just
(very recently) 刚才；刚刚
- I've only just arrived. 我刚到。
(barely) 仅仅；勉强；几乎不
- Farmers have only just managed to survive. 农民们勉强维持生存。
15. … only to do sth
(introducing an unpleasant surprise) (用于不定式前)不料…, 结果却…
- I ran to the door, only to find it locked. 我跑到门那儿, 却发现它锁上了。
16. only too
(all too) 太；极；非常
- I know only too well that plans can go wrong. 计划很容易出岔子, 对此我太清楚了。
(more than) (强调乐意)极, 非常
- I'd be only too pleased to help. 我非常乐意帮忙。
/ˈəʊnlɪ/
adv.
1. (exclusively) (表示比较而言唯一真实、恰当或必要的情况)只, 只有, 仅
- The video is to be used for teaching purposes only. 此视频仅用于教学目的。
- He read only paperbacks. 他只读平装书。
- I'm only interested in finding out the facts. 我只对查明事实感兴趣。
2. (indicating a stipulation) (引出发生的必要条件)只有…(才)
- The lawyer is paid only if he wins. 这个律师只有打赢官司才能拿到律师费。
3. (merely; in verb clauses) (表示不再有趣、重要或困难等, 尤用于想要纠正错误观点时)只不过, 仅…而已
- 'I'm only a sergeant,' said Clements. “我只是一个中士。”克莱门茨说。
- We only want to stay for one night. 我们只是想待一个晚上。
- I was only joking. 我只是开个玩笑。
4. (indicating a small amount) (强调数量少或时间短)才, 仅仅
- How much was it?—Only 10 euros. 这个花了多少钱？——才10欧元。
- I only took one. 我只拿了一个。
- It will only take a minute. 只需要1分钟的时间。
5. (indicating a part rather than a whole) (强调并非全部, 只是一小部分)只, 仅仅
- These are only some of the possibilities. 这些仅仅是其中几种可能。
6. (after 'can' or 'could') (用于 can 或 could 之后, 强调除此以外别无可为)只(能)
- The police can only guess at the scale of the problem. 警方只能猜测问题的严重性。
7. (indicating recent time) 刚才；刚刚
- I saw her only last week. 我上周刚刚见过她。
8. (emphasizing what is right or normal) (强调行动或行为恰当)完全, 真正
it's only fair to do sth 做某事才算公平
- It's only fair to keep her informed. 让她随时了解最新情况才算公平。
it's only natural that … … 是自然而然的
- It's only natural that she should be upset. 她自然会觉得心烦意乱。
9. (indicating something undesirable) (用于动词前, 表示结果令人遗憾、不尽如人意)愈加, 只会
- The embargo would only hurt innocent civilians. 禁运只会殃及无辜的百姓。
10. <爱尔兰> (extremely) 在很大程度上；非常；极其
- She was only marvellous. 她非常了不起。
- It was only dreadful. 这太可怕了。
11. to have only to do sthorto only have to do sth
(in order to achieve something) (强调容易)只要做…即可
(in order to realize something) (强调显而易见)只要做…就会(认识到)
12. if … only 如果…(就不会)；要是…多好
- If I had only known, this would never have happened. 如果我早知道, 这件事情就永远不会发生了。
- If it were only that simple! 要是那么简单就好了！
See also: if
13. I only hope that …orI only wish that …真希望…；但愿…
14. only just
(very recently) 刚才；刚刚
- I've only just arrived. 我刚到。
(barely) 仅仅；勉强；几乎不
- Farmers have only just managed to survive. 农民们勉强维持生存。
15. … only to do sth
(introducing an unpleasant surprise) (用于不定式前)不料…, 结果却…
- I ran to the door, only to find it locked. 我跑到门那儿, 却发现它锁上了。
16. only too
(all too) 太；极；非常
- I know only too well that plans can go wrong. 计划很容易出岔子, 对此我太清楚了。
(more than) (强调乐意)极, 非常
- I'd be only too pleased to help. 我非常乐意帮忙。
only³
/ˈəʊnlɪ/
conj.
1. (qualifying a statement) (用于引出例外或条件)只是, 不过
- I'd like the same sweater, only in black. 我喜欢跟这件一样的毛衣, 不过是黑色的。
- Snake meat is like chicken, only tougher. 蛇肉像鸡肉一样, 只是更劲道些。
- You can play outside, only don't go into the street. 你可以在外面玩, 不过别到街上去。
2. <口> (giving an explanation) (用于含有 would 的从句后, 引出未做某事的原因)要不是, 若非, 只是
- I would love to come, only I'm very busy. 要不是我很忙, 我会乐意来的。
- I meant to tell you, only I forgot. 我本来打算告诉你的, 只是给忘了。
/ˈəʊnlɪ/
conj.
1. (qualifying a statement) (用于引出例外或条件)只是, 不过
- I'd like the same sweater, only in black. 我喜欢跟这件一样的毛衣, 不过是黑色的。
- Snake meat is like chicken, only tougher. 蛇肉像鸡肉一样, 只是更劲道些。
- You can play outside, only don't go into the street. 你可以在外面玩, 不过别到街上去。
2. <口> (giving an explanation) (用于含有 would 的从句后, 引出未做某事的原因)要不是, 若非, 只是
- I would love to come, only I'm very busy. 要不是我很忙, 我会乐意来的。
- I meant to tell you, only I forgot. 我本来打算告诉你的, 只是给忘了。
- 英语>简体中文, 英汉大词典
only
/ˈəʊnlɪ/
a.
唯一的，仅有的
ad.
仅仅，只；才
/ˈəʊnlɪ/
a.
唯一的，仅有的
ad.
仅仅，只；才
- 英语>简体中文, 高中课标词汇
only
adj. 唯一的，单独的，最好的，最合适的
adv. 仅仅，只不过
conj. 但是，可是
adj. 唯一的，单独的，最好的，最合适的
adv. 仅仅，只不过
conj. 但是，可是
- 英语>简体中文, 计算机词典
only
adj.（形容词）
1. Alone in kind or class; sole. 唯一的：在种类或级别中与众不同的；独特的
2. Standing alone by reason of superiority or excellence. 出众的：因杰出和优秀而突出的
adv.（副词）
1. Without anyone or anything else; alone: 单独地：没有其它别的事物；独自地：
- room for only one passenger. 单人客房
2. At the very least: 仅仅：
- If you would only come home. The story was only too true. 只要你肯回家来。这故事是千真万确的
3. And nothing else or more: 只有，仅仅：
- I only work here. 我只在这里工作
4. Exclusively; solely: 专门地，唯一地：
- facts known only to us. 这些事只有我们才知道
5. In the last analysis or final outcome: 最后的分析，最终结果：
- actions that will only make things worse. 最后使事情更糟糕的行为
6. With the final result; nevertheless: 最终结局，仍然：
- received a raise only to be laid off. 加薪的结果只是被派遣而已
7. As recently as: 最近地：
- called me only last month. 上个月刚通知我
8. In the immediate past: 刚才：
- only just saw her. 刚才还看见她了
conj.（连接词）
1. Were it not that; except. 假如；除非
2. With the restriction that; but: 条件是，但是：
- You may go, only be careful. 你可以去，但要小心
3. However; and yet: 然而，毕竟：
- The merchandise is well made, only we can't use it. 这种商品做工精致，然而我们不能用
adj.（形容词）
1. Alone in kind or class; sole. 唯一的：在种类或级别中与众不同的；独特的
2. Standing alone by reason of superiority or excellence. 出众的：因杰出和优秀而突出的
adv.（副词）
1. Without anyone or anything else; alone: 单独地：没有其它别的事物；独自地：
- room for only one passenger. 单人客房
2. At the very least: 仅仅：
- If you would only come home. The story was only too true. 只要你肯回家来。这故事是千真万确的
3. And nothing else or more: 只有，仅仅：
- I only work here. 我只在这里工作
4. Exclusively; solely: 专门地，唯一地：
- facts known only to us. 这些事只有我们才知道
5. In the last analysis or final outcome: 最后的分析，最终结果：
- actions that will only make things worse. 最后使事情更糟糕的行为
6. With the final result; nevertheless: 最终结局，仍然：
- received a raise only to be laid off. 加薪的结果只是被派遣而已
7. As recently as: 最近地：
- called me only last month. 上个月刚通知我
8. In the immediate past: 刚才：
- only just saw her. 刚才还看见她了
conj.（连接词）
1. Were it not that; except. 假如；除非
2. With the restriction that; but: 条件是，但是：
- You may go, only be careful. 你可以去，但要小心
3. However; and yet: 然而，毕竟：
- The merchandise is well made, only we can't use it. 这种商品做工精致，然而我们不能用
- 英语>简体中文, 美国传统词典
only
adj. 唯一的，最好的；adv. 仅仅，单独地，反而
adj. 唯一的，最好的；adv. 仅仅，单独地，反而
- 英语>简体中文, 英汉化学大词典
only
adj. 惟一，唯一
adj. 惟一，唯一
- 英语>简体中文, 英汉法学大辞典
only
adj.
惟一的, 仅有的
- The only French city she enjoyed was Paris. 巴黎是她惟一喜欢的法国城市。
- They were the only two men at that time. 当时就只有他们两人。
- Practice is the only way to learn a language well. 学好一门语言的惟一途径就是实践。
最好的, 独一无二的
- She's the only woman for the job. 她是最适合做这一工作的人。
- Only children are sometimes spoilt. 独生子女有时被宠坏了。
adv.
只有, 才
- Only the lawyer can understand this agreement. 只有那律师才懂得这份协议。
- They reached the company out of breath only to be told they were fired. 他们上气不接下气地赶到公司, 不料却被告知他们被开除了。
- I rushed to the door, only to discover that it was locked and barred. 我冲到门边, 却发现门已被锁死了。
- Sap passes right through the aphides' bodies, only getting a little thicker and sweeter. 汁液直接流过蚜虫的身体, 结果只是变得更稠、更甜。
- Only in this way can we wipe out the enemy troops. 只有这样我们才能消灭敌军。
- If you give her money, she'll only waste it. 如果你把这笔钱给她, 她只会把它浪费掉。
- You'll only tell Father, won't you? 你只会把这件事告诉爸爸, 不是吗?
conj.
〈非正〉 只是, 但是
- You may use these tools, only you must replace it after use. 这些工具你可以使用, 不过你用完之后得重新放好。
adj.
惟一的, 仅有的
- The only French city she enjoyed was Paris. 巴黎是她惟一喜欢的法国城市。
- They were the only two men at that time. 当时就只有他们两人。
- Practice is the only way to learn a language well. 学好一门语言的惟一途径就是实践。
最好的, 独一无二的
- She's the only woman for the job. 她是最适合做这一工作的人。
- Only children are sometimes spoilt. 独生子女有时被宠坏了。
adv.
只有, 才
- Only the lawyer can understand this agreement. 只有那律师才懂得这份协议。
- They reached the company out of breath only to be told they were fired. 他们上气不接下气地赶到公司, 不料却被告知他们被开除了。
- I rushed to the door, only to discover that it was locked and barred. 我冲到门边, 却发现门已被锁死了。
- Sap passes right through the aphides' bodies, only getting a little thicker and sweeter. 汁液直接流过蚜虫的身体, 结果只是变得更稠、更甜。
- Only in this way can we wipe out the enemy troops. 只有这样我们才能消灭敌军。
- If you give her money, she'll only waste it. 如果你把这笔钱给她, 她只会把它浪费掉。
- You'll only tell Father, won't you? 你只会把这件事告诉爸爸, 不是吗?
conj.
〈非正〉 只是, 但是
- You may use these tools, only you must replace it after use. 这些工具你可以使用, 不过你用完之后得重新放好。
- 英语>简体中文, 简明英汉词典
only1
not only … but (also) …
both … and … 不但…而且…:
He not only read the book, but also remembered what he had read. 他不但看过这本书，而且记得书的内容。
'only if
used to state the only situation in which sth can happen 只有…才…:
Only if a teacher has given permission is a student allowed to leave the room.学生只有得到老师允许才能离开房间。
Only if the red light comes on is there any danger to employees.只有红灯亮的时候员工们才有危险。
only 'just
not long ago/before 刚才；刚刚:
We’ve only just arrived. 我们刚到。
almost not 险些没；差点没；刚好:
He only just caught the train. 他险些误了火车。
I can afford it, but only just. 这东西我勉强买得起。
only to do sth (written)
used to show that sth happened immediately after sth else, especially when this is disappointing,surprising, etc. 不料竟会；没想到会；结果只是:
I arrived at the museum only to find that it was closed for the day. 我到了博物馆却发现那天不开门。
She tried to be friendly to him, only to be shouted at again. 她想要对他友好，没想到他却再次冲她大喊大叫。
only too 'glad, 'ready, etc. (to do sth)
very glad, ready, etc. 非常乐意﹙做某事﹚:
If you want any advice, I’d be only too willing to give it.如果你想听，我非常乐意劝你几句。
She was only too pleased to help. 她很乐意帮忙。
not only … but (also) …
both … and … 不但…而且…:
He not only read the book, but also remembered what he had read. 他不但看过这本书，而且记得书的内容。
'only if
used to state the only situation in which sth can happen 只有…才…:
Only if a teacher has given permission is a student allowed to leave the room.学生只有得到老师允许才能离开房间。
Only if the red light comes on is there any danger to employees.只有红灯亮的时候员工们才有危险。
only 'just
not long ago/before 刚才；刚刚:
We’ve only just arrived. 我们刚到。
almost not 险些没；差点没；刚好:
He only just caught the train. 他险些误了火车。
I can afford it, but only just. 这东西我勉强买得起。
only to do sth (written)
used to show that sth happened immediately after sth else, especially when this is disappointing,surprising, etc. 不料竟会；没想到会；结果只是:
I arrived at the museum only to find that it was closed for the day. 我到了博物馆却发现那天不开门。
She tried to be friendly to him, only to be shouted at again. 她想要对他友好，没想到他却再次冲她大喊大叫。
only too 'glad, 'ready, etc. (to do sth)
very glad, ready, etc. 非常乐意﹙做某事﹚:
If you want any advice, I’d be only too willing to give it.如果你想听，我非常乐意劝你几句。
She was only too pleased to help. 她很乐意帮忙。
英语>简体中文, 英语习语词典
only1
adj.
唯一的
最适当的, 最好的
- an only son 独生子
- He is the only man for the position. 他是这个职位的最佳人选。
adj.
唯一的
最适当的, 最好的
- an only son 独生子
- He is the only man for the position. 他是这个职位的最佳人选。
only2
adv.
只, 仅仅, 才
反而, 结果却, 不料
- He can only do his best. 他只能尽力而为。
- He came only yesterday. 他昨天才来。
- The failure only strengthened our determination. 失败反而坚定了我们的决心。
adv.
只, 仅仅, 才
反而, 结果却, 不料
- He can only do his best. 他只能尽力而为。
- He came only yesterday. 他昨天才来。
- The failure only strengthened our determination. 失败反而坚定了我们的决心。
only3
conj.
可是, 不过
[与 that 连用]除了, 要不是
可惜
- I'd do it with pleasure, only I am too busy. 我很乐意做此事, 不过我太忙。
- I should like to go, only that I am ill. 要不是我有病, 我倒是很想去。
- O-for him, you would not be here. 要不是为了他, 你不会到这里来。
if only
若是...那该多好啊; 真希望...; 只要, 只要...就好
not only ...but also
不但...而且
only by ... can
只有...才能
only for (=but for)
要是没有
only just
刚刚, 恰好
only not
简直是, 跟...差不多
only that
要不是, 若非
only too
非常; 实在; 太; 可惜
参考词汇
<a href="bword://only">only</a>;<a href="bword://sole">sole</a>;<a href="bword://single">single</a>;<a href="bword://unique">unique</a>;
都含“单一的”、“唯一的”意思。
only 系常用词, 指“唯一的”, 含“不会再多”之意, 如:
- This is the only one. 这是唯一的一个。
sole语气比 only 强, 也较庄严, 指“单独的”, 即“一类中只有这一个”, 如:
- my sole purpose 我唯一的目的。
single 指“一个”、“仅有一个”, 如:
- a single chair in the room 屋里仅有的一把椅子。
unique指“独一无二的”、“无可匹敌的”, 如:
- He was a unique genius. 他是个无与伦比的天才。
conj.
可是, 不过
[与 that 连用]除了, 要不是
可惜
- I'd do it with pleasure, only I am too busy. 我很乐意做此事, 不过我太忙。
- I should like to go, only that I am ill. 要不是我有病, 我倒是很想去。
- O-for him, you would not be here. 要不是为了他, 你不会到这里来。
if only
若是...那该多好啊; 真希望...; 只要, 只要...就好
not only ...but also
不但...而且
only by ... can
只有...才能
only for (=but for)
要是没有
only just
刚刚, 恰好
only not
简直是, 跟...差不多
only that
要不是, 若非
only too
非常; 实在; 太; 可惜
参考词汇
<a href="bword://only">only</a>;<a href="bword://sole">sole</a>;<a href="bword://single">single</a>;<a href="bword://unique">unique</a>;
都含“单一的”、“唯一的”意思。
only 系常用词, 指“唯一的”, 含“不会再多”之意, 如:
- This is the only one. 这是唯一的一个。
sole语气比 only 强, 也较庄严, 指“单独的”, 即“一类中只有这一个”, 如:
- my sole purpose 我唯一的目的。
single 指“一个”、“仅有一个”, 如:
- a single chair in the room 屋里仅有的一把椅子。
unique指“独一无二的”、“无可匹敌的”, 如:
- He was a unique genius. 他是个无与伦比的天才。
英语>简体中文, 现代英汉综合大辞典
only
僅；唯
僅；唯
- 英语>繁体中文(台湾), 电子计算机名词
only
/ˈəʊnlɪ/
1. 副词 You use only to indicate the one thing that is true, appropriate, or necessary in a particular situation, in contrast to all the other things that are not true, appropriate, or necessary. 只有
- Only the president could authorize the use of the atomic bomb. 只有总统能授权原子弹的使用。
- A business can only be built and expanded on a sound financial base. 一家企业只有在稳定的财政基础上才能开办并扩大规模。
2. 副词 You use only to introduce the thing which must happen before the thing mentioned in the main part of the sentence can happen. 只有…才 [ADV cl/prep]
- The lawyer is paid only if he wins. 律师只有打赢官司才会被付费。
- The Bank of England insists that it will cut interest rates only when it is ready. 英格兰银行坚持只有在它做好准备时才会降低利率。
3. 形容词 If you talk about the only person or thing involved in a particular situation, you mean there are no others involved in it. 惟一的 [det ADJ]
- She was the only woman in Shell's legal department. 她曾是壳牌公司法律部惟一的女性。
4. 形容词 An only child is a child who has no brothers or sisters. 独生的 [ADJ n]
- The actor, an only child, grew up in the Bronx. 那位演员是位独生子，在布朗克斯区长大。
5. 副词 You use only to indicate that something is no more important, interesting, or difficult, for example, than you say it is, especially when you want to correct a wrong idea that someone has or may get. 仅仅…而已
- At the moment it is only a theory. 眼下，它还只是个理论而已。
- "I'm only a sergeant," said Clements. “我不过是个中士，”克莱门茨说。
6. 副词 You use only to emphasize how small an amount is or how short a length of time is. (强调数量小或时间短) 仅仅 [ADV n/adv] [强调]
- Child car seats only cost about $10 a week to rent. 儿童汽车座椅租用一周仅花费约$10。
- ...spacecraft guidance systems weighing only a few grams. …重量只有几克的宇宙飞船导航系统。
7. 副词 You use only to emphasize that you are talking about a small part of an amount or group, not the whole of it. (强调只是一小部分而非全部) 仅仅 [ADV n] [强调]
- These are only a few of the possibilities. 这些只是其中的几个可能性。
8. 副词 Only is used after "can" or "could" to emphasize that it is impossible to do anything except the rather inadequate or limited action that is mentioned. (用于)(can)(或)(could)(之后，强调除此之外别无他法) 只 [modal ADV inf] [强调]
- For a moment I could say nothing. I could only stand and look. 一时间我什么也说不出来，只能站在那儿看着。
9. 副词 You can use only in the expressions I only wish or I only hope in order to emphasize what you are hoping or wishing. (强调愿望或希望) 确实 [ADV before v] [强调]
- I only wish he were here now that things are getting better for me. 既然我的情况正在好转，我真希望他在这儿。
10. 副词 You can use only before an infinitive to introduce an event which happens immediately after one you have just mentioned, and which is surprising or unfortunate. (用于不定式前) 不料 [ADV to-inf]
- Ron tried the embassy, only to be told that Hugh was in a meeting. 罗恩到使馆试了试，不料被告知休正在开会。
11. 副词 You can use only to emphasize how appropriate a certain course of action or type of behaviour is. (用来强调适宜性) 很 [强调]
- It's only fair to let her know that you intend to apply. 让她知道你有意申请是很公平的。
12. 副词 You can use only in front of a verb to indicate that the result of something is unfortunate or undesirable and is likely to make the situation worse rather than better. (用于动词前) 反而 [ADV before v]
- The embargo would only hurt innocent civilians. 禁运反而会伤及无辜的平民。
/ˈəʊnlɪ/
1. 副词 You use only to indicate the one thing that is true, appropriate, or necessary in a particular situation, in contrast to all the other things that are not true, appropriate, or necessary. 只有
- Only the president could authorize the use of the atomic bomb. 只有总统能授权原子弹的使用。
- A business can only be built and expanded on a sound financial base. 一家企业只有在稳定的财政基础上才能开办并扩大规模。
2. 副词 You use only to introduce the thing which must happen before the thing mentioned in the main part of the sentence can happen. 只有…才 [ADV cl/prep]
- The lawyer is paid only if he wins. 律师只有打赢官司才会被付费。
- The Bank of England insists that it will cut interest rates only when it is ready. 英格兰银行坚持只有在它做好准备时才会降低利率。
3. 形容词 If you talk about the only person or thing involved in a particular situation, you mean there are no others involved in it. 惟一的 [det ADJ]
- She was the only woman in Shell's legal department. 她曾是壳牌公司法律部惟一的女性。
4. 形容词 An only child is a child who has no brothers or sisters. 独生的 [ADJ n]
- The actor, an only child, grew up in the Bronx. 那位演员是位独生子，在布朗克斯区长大。
5. 副词 You use only to indicate that something is no more important, interesting, or difficult, for example, than you say it is, especially when you want to correct a wrong idea that someone has or may get. 仅仅…而已
- At the moment it is only a theory. 眼下，它还只是个理论而已。
- "I'm only a sergeant," said Clements. “我不过是个中士，”克莱门茨说。
6. 副词 You use only to emphasize how small an amount is or how short a length of time is. (强调数量小或时间短) 仅仅 [ADV n/adv] [强调]
- Child car seats only cost about $10 a week to rent. 儿童汽车座椅租用一周仅花费约$10。
- ...spacecraft guidance systems weighing only a few grams. …重量只有几克的宇宙飞船导航系统。
7. 副词 You use only to emphasize that you are talking about a small part of an amount or group, not the whole of it. (强调只是一小部分而非全部) 仅仅 [ADV n] [强调]
- These are only a few of the possibilities. 这些只是其中的几个可能性。
8. 副词 Only is used after "can" or "could" to emphasize that it is impossible to do anything except the rather inadequate or limited action that is mentioned. (用于)(can)(或)(could)(之后，强调除此之外别无他法) 只 [modal ADV inf] [强调]
- For a moment I could say nothing. I could only stand and look. 一时间我什么也说不出来，只能站在那儿看着。
9. 副词 You can use only in the expressions I only wish or I only hope in order to emphasize what you are hoping or wishing. (强调愿望或希望) 确实 [ADV before v] [强调]
- I only wish he were here now that things are getting better for me. 既然我的情况正在好转，我真希望他在这儿。
10. 副词 You can use only before an infinitive to introduce an event which happens immediately after one you have just mentioned, and which is surprising or unfortunate. (用于不定式前) 不料 [ADV to-inf]
- Ron tried the embassy, only to be told that Hugh was in a meeting. 罗恩到使馆试了试，不料被告知休正在开会。
11. 副词 You can use only to emphasize how appropriate a certain course of action or type of behaviour is. (用来强调适宜性) 很 [强调]
- It's only fair to let her know that you intend to apply. 让她知道你有意申请是很公平的。
12. 副词 You can use only in front of a verb to indicate that the result of something is unfortunate or undesirable and is likely to make the situation worse rather than better. (用于动词前) 反而 [ADV before v]
- The embargo would only hurt innocent civilians. 禁运反而会伤及无辜的平民。
only
/ˈəʊnlɪ/
副词
1. 连词 Only can be used to add a comment which slightly changes or limits what you have just said. (用来补充) 只是 [非正式]
- It's just as dramatic as a film, only it's real. 这真和电影一样富有戏剧性，只不过它是现实。
- It's a bit like my house, only nicer. 这有点儿像我的房子，不过更漂亮些。
2. 连词 Only can be used after a clause with "would" to indicate why something is not done. 要不是 [口语]
- I'd invite you to come with me, only it's such a long way. 要不是路途太远，我就请你和我一起去了。
/ˈəʊnlɪ/
副词
1. 连词 Only can be used to add a comment which slightly changes or limits what you have just said. (用来补充) 只是 [非正式]
- It's just as dramatic as a film, only it's real. 这真和电影一样富有戏剧性，只不过它是现实。
- It's a bit like my house, only nicer. 这有点儿像我的房子，不过更漂亮些。
2. 连词 Only can be used after a clause with "would" to indicate why something is not done. 要不是 [口语]
- I'd invite you to come with me, only it's such a long way. 要不是路途太远，我就请你和我一起去了。
only
/ˈəʊnlɪ/
连词
1. 习语 If you say you only have to do one thing in order to achieve or prove a second thing, you are emphasizing how easily the second thing can be achieved or proved. 只要…即可 [强调]
- Any time you want a babysitter, dear, you only have to ask. 亲爱的，任何时候你想要一个临时照看孩子的人，只要开口说就是了。
2. 习语 You can say that something has only just happened when you want to emphasize that it happened a very short time ago. 刚刚 [强调]
- I've only just arrived. 我刚刚才到。
3. 习语 You use only just to emphasize that something is true, but by such a small degree that it is almost not true at all. 勉强 [强调]
- For centuries farmers there have only just managed to survive. 几个世纪以来，那儿的农民勉强能维持生存。
- I am old enough to remember the War, but only just. 我这个年龄足以记住那场战争，不过只是勉强记得。
4. 习语 You can use only too to emphasize that something is true or exists to a much greater extent than you would expect or like. 极其 [强调]
- I know only too well that plans can easily go wrong. 我非常清楚，计划会很容易出问题。
5. 习语 You can say that you are only too happy to do something to emphasize how willing you are to do it. (强调乐意做某事) 太 [强调]
- I'll be only too pleased to help them out with any questions. 我将十分乐意为他们解决任何问题。
6. if only → see if
7. not only → see not
8. the one and only → see one
/ˈəʊnlɪ/
连词
1. 习语 If you say you only have to do one thing in order to achieve or prove a second thing, you are emphasizing how easily the second thing can be achieved or proved. 只要…即可 [强调]
- Any time you want a babysitter, dear, you only have to ask. 亲爱的，任何时候你想要一个临时照看孩子的人，只要开口说就是了。
2. 习语 You can say that something has only just happened when you want to emphasize that it happened a very short time ago. 刚刚 [强调]
- I've only just arrived. 我刚刚才到。
3. 习语 You use only just to emphasize that something is true, but by such a small degree that it is almost not true at all. 勉强 [强调]
- For centuries farmers there have only just managed to survive. 几个世纪以来，那儿的农民勉强能维持生存。
- I am old enough to remember the War, but only just. 我这个年龄足以记住那场战争，不过只是勉强记得。
4. 习语 You can use only too to emphasize that something is true or exists to a much greater extent than you would expect or like. 极其 [强调]
- I know only too well that plans can easily go wrong. 我非常清楚，计划会很容易出问题。
5. 习语 You can say that you are only too happy to do something to emphasize how willing you are to do it. (强调乐意做某事) 太 [强调]
- I'll be only too pleased to help them out with any questions. 我将十分乐意为他们解决任何问题。
6. if only → see if
7. not only → see not
8. the one and only → see one
英语>简体中文, 高级英汉双解词典
only, single, sole, unique, alone
这些形容词均可表示“唯一的”之意。
only → 普通用词，常可与sole换用，但侧重仅限于指定的人或物，而不需要更多。
single → 语气较强，强调仅此一个，再无第二个。
sole → 语气强于only，指仅有一个或一群，只考虑这一个或这一群。
unique → 非正式用词，侧重在一类中唯一无可匹敌、无与伦比的特征。
alone → 着重专指某人或某物，而不是别的。
这些形容词均可表示“唯一的”之意。
only → 普通用词，常可与sole换用，但侧重仅限于指定的人或物，而不需要更多。
single → 语气较强，强调仅此一个，再无第二个。
sole → 语气强于only，指仅有一个或一群，只考虑这一个或这一群。
unique → 非正式用词，侧重在一类中唯一无可匹敌、无与伦比的特征。
alone → 着重专指某人或某物，而不是别的。
英语>简体中文, 同义词辨析词典
only, single, sole, unique, alone
这些形容词均可表示“唯一的”之意。
only → 普通用词，常可与sole换用，但侧重仅限于指定的人或物，而不需要更多。
single → 语气较强，强调仅此一个，再无第二个。
sole → 语气强于only，指仅有一个或一群，只考虑这一个或这一群。
unique → 非正式用词，侧重在一类中唯一无可匹敌、无与伦比的特征。
alone → 着重专指某人或某物，而不是别的。
这些形容词均可表示“唯一的”之意。
only → 普通用词，常可与sole换用，但侧重仅限于指定的人或物，而不需要更多。
single → 语气较强，强调仅此一个，再无第二个。
sole → 语气强于only，指仅有一个或一群，只考虑这一个或这一群。
unique → 非正式用词，侧重在一类中唯一无可匹敌、无与伦比的特征。
alone → 着重专指某人或某物，而不是别的。
英语>简体中文, 英语同义词辨析词典
