even
- adv.(强调出乎意料)甚至;即使;还;连;(用以加强比较)甚至更;实际上;(引出更精确的说法)甚至可以说
- adj.均匀的;偶数的;平的;均衡的;平坦的;平稳的;平滑的;相等的;均等的;双数的;镇静的;匀称的;(数量、速度等)变化不大的
- v.（使）平;（使）相等;（使）变平
- n.黄昏
派生词： evenness n. 过去式： evened 现在分词： evening 过去分词： evened 第三人称单数： evens
evenadv.
（强调出乎意料）甚至，连，即使
used to emphasize sth unexpected or surprising
He never even opened the letter (= so he certainly didn't read it) .
他根本没打开过那封信。
It was cold there even in summer (= so it must have been very cold in winter) .
那儿即使夏天也很冷。
Even a child can understand it (= so adults certainly can) .
就连小孩子也能理解。
She didn't even call to say she wasn't coming.
她甚至没打电话来说一声她不来了。
（用以加强比较）甚至更，愈加，还
used when you are comparing things, to make the comparison stronger
You know even less about it than I do.
你对此事的了解甚至还不如我。
She's even more intelligent than her sister.
她甚至比她姐姐还聪明。
（引出更精确的说法）甚至可以说，其实，实际上
used to introduce a more exact description of sb/sth
It's an unattractive building, ugly even.
这栋建筑毫不美观，甚至可以说难看。
just at the same time as sb does sth or as sth else happens
他正在高喊注意时，汽车就打滑了。
Even as he shouted the warning the car skidded.
despite the fact or belief that; no matter whether
我就是走也要走到那儿去。
I'll get there, even if I have to walk.
I like her, even though she can be annoying at times.
尽管她有时可能很烦人，我还是喜欢她。
despite that
尽管有许多拼写错误，它仍不失为一篇佳作。
There are a lot of spelling mistakes; even so, it's quite a good essay.
and certainly not
连个解释都不给，就更不用说道歉了。
No explanation was offered, still less an apology.
adj.
平滑；平 smooth/level
平滑的；平的；平坦的
smooth, level and flat
You need an even surface to work on.
你需要有个平面在上面工作。
不变 not changing
（数量、速度等）变化不大的，均匀的，平稳的
not changing very much in amount, speed, etc.
an even temperature all year
常年温度变化不大
Children do not learn at an even pace.
孩子学东西时快时慢。
相等 equal
相等的；均等的
equal or the same for each person, team, place, etc.
Our scores are now even.
我们的比分现在相等。
the even distribution of food
食物的平均分配
均衡的；不相上下的；同一水平的
equally balanced or of an equal standard
an even contest
势均力敌的竞赛
The two players were pretty even.
这两个运动员不分上下。
数目 numbers
双数的；偶数的
that can be divided exactly by two
4, 6, 8, 10 are all even numbers .
4、6、8、10都是偶数。
大小相同 same size
匀称的；均匀的；同样大小的
equally spaced and the same size
even features/teeth
匀称的面容；整齐的牙齿
平静 calm
镇静的；稳重的；平和的，温和的
calm; not changing or becoming upset
She has a very even temperament.
她的性情非常平和。
He spoke in a steady, even voice.
当时他说话的声音平稳而镇静。
to no longer owe sb money or a favour
to cause sb the same amount of trouble or harm as they have caused you
这事我会找你算账的，等着瞧吧！
I'll get even with you for this, just you wait.
to complete a piece of business, etc. without either losing money or making a profit
这家公司去年接近收支平衡。
The company just about broke even last year.
to be equally likely to do or not do sth
她明天多半会赢。
She has more than an even chance of winning tomorrow.
living, working or happening in a calm way, with no sudden changes, especially after a difficult time
verb
to harm or punish sb who has harmed or cheated you in the past
（在多变之后）变平坦，稳定下来
to become level or steady, usually after varying a lot
House prices keep rising and falling but they should eventually even out.
房价一直时涨时落，但最终应该会趋于稳定。
平均分配；平均分摊
to spread things equally over a period of time or among a number of people
He tried to even out the distribution of work among his employees.
他尽量把工作平均分配给雇员。
使拉平；使相等；使平衡
to make a situation or a competition more equal
even
DISCOURSE USES 话语用法
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ADV 甚至;连；即使
You use even to suggest that what comes just after or just before it in the sentence is rather surprising.He kept calling me for years, even after he got married...
多年来他一直打电话给我，甚至是在他结婚以后。
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ADV （与形容词、副词的比较级连用）更加，愈发
You use even with comparative adjectives and adverbs to emphasize a quality that someone or something has.It was on television that he made an even stronger impact as an interviewer...
作为采访者，是电视让他产生了更大的影响。
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PHR-CONJ-SUBORD 即使；尽管；纵然
You use even if or even though to indicate that a particular fact does not make the rest of your statement untrue.Cynthia is not ashamed of what she does, even if she ends up doing something wrong...
辛西娅不为自己的所作所为感到羞愧，即使最终证明她所做的是错误的。
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PHR-CONJ-SUBORD 恰巧在…时候;正当
If one thing happens even as something else happens, they both happen at exactly the same time.Even as she said this, she knew it was not quite true...
就在她说这个的时候，她知道自己说的并非全是真的。
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PHRASE 即便如此;尽管这样
You use even so to introduce a surprising fact which relates to what you have just said.The bus was only half full. Even so, a young man asked Nina if the seat next to her was taken...
公共汽车上只坐满了一半。尽管如此，一个年轻男子还是问尼娜她旁边的座位有没有人坐。
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PHRASE 尽管那样;即使那样
You use even then to say that something is the case in spite of what has just been stated or whatever the circumstances may be.Peace could come only gradually, in carefully measured steps. Even then, it sounds almost impossible to achieve...
和平只会逐渐到来，而且每一步都走得小心翼翼。即使那样，要实现和平听起来仍几乎不可能。
ADJECTIVE USES 形容词用法
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ADJ-GRADED 不变的;恒定的
An even measurement or rate stays at about the same level.How important is it to have an even temperature when you're working?...
工作时周围环境温度恒定有多么重要呢？
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Stock is added evenly during the first 18 minutes while the mixture cooks...
在将混合在一起的食物进行烹煮的前18分钟内，均匀地加入高汤。
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ADJ-GRADED 平坦的;光滑的
An even surface is smooth and flat.The tables are fitted with a glass top to provide an even surface.
桌子装了玻璃表面，因此十分平滑。
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ADJ-GRADED 平均的;均等的
If there is an even distribution or division of something, each person, group, or area involved has an equal amount.Divide the dough into 12 even pieces and shape each piece into a ball...
将面团分成12等份，每份揉成球状。
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The meat is divided evenly and boiled in a stew...
那块肉被均匀切成小块放到炖菜里煮熟。
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ADJ-GRADED （比赛、竞争等）平衡的，不相上下的，势均力敌的
An even contest or competition is equally balanced between the two sides who are taking part.It was an even game.
这是一场势均力敌的比赛。
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They must choose between two evenly matched candidates for governor.
他们必须在两位不相上下的州长候选人之间作出选择。
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ADJ 扯平的;互不相欠的
If you are even with someone, you do not owe them anything, such as money or a favour.You don't owe me. I don't owe you. We're even.
你不欠我，我也不欠你，我们扯平了。
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ADJ-GRADED 心平气和的;平静的
If your voice is even, you are speaking in a very controlled way which makes it difficult for people to tell what your feelings are.My voice surprised me; it was even and emotionless.
我的声音听起来心平气和、不露一丝感情，这让我自己颇感惊讶。
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'Is Mary Ann O.K?' — 'She's fine,' she said evenly.
“玛丽·安还好么？”——“她很好，”她平静地说。
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ADJ 偶数的;双数的
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ADJ-GRADED （成败机会）各半的，对半的，相等的
If there is an even chance that something will happen, it is no more likely that it will happen than it will not happen.They have a more than even chance of winning the next election...
他们赢得下届选举的机会在五成以上。
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PHRASE 收支相抵；不赔不赚
When a company or a persn running a business breaks even, they make neither a profit nor a loss.The airline hopes to break even next year and return to profit the following year...
那家航空公司希望明年实现收支相抵，在随后一年重新盈利。
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PHRASE 跟…算账;与…扯平；向…报复
If you say that you are going to get even with someone, you mean that you are going to cause them the same amount of harm or annoyance as they have caused you.I'm going to get even with you for this...
我会跟你算这笔账的。
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to be on an even keel→ see:keel
noun
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- the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
- he enjoyed the evening light across the lake
- Synonym: evening eve eventide
verb
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- make even or more even
- Synonym: even out
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- become even or more even
- even out the surface
- Synonym: even out
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- make level or straight
- level the ground
- Synonym: flush level even out
adj
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- equal in degree or extent or amount;or equally matched or balanced
- even amounts of butter and sugar
- on even terms
- it was a fifty-fifty (or even) split
- had a fifty-fifty (or even) chance
- an even fight
- Synonym: fifty-fifty
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- of the score in a contest
- the score is tied
- Synonym: tied(p) level(p)
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- being level or straight or regular and without variation as e.g. in shape or texture;or being in the same plane or at the same height as something else (i.e. even with)
- an even application of varnish
- an even floor
- the road was not very even
- the picture is even with the window
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- divisible by two
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- occurring at fixed intervals
- a regular beat
- the even rhythm of his breathing
- Synonym: regular
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- symmetrically arranged
- even features
- regular features
- a regular polygon
- Synonym: regular
adv
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- used as an intensive especially to indicate something unexpected
- even an idiot knows that
- declined even to consider the idea
- I don't have even a dollar!
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- to a greater degree or extent;used with comparisons
- looked sick and felt even worse
- an even (or still) more interesting problem
- still another problem must be solved
- a yet sadder tale
- Synonym: yet still
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- in spite of;notwithstanding
- even when he is sick, he works
- even with his head start she caught up with him
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- to the full extent
- loyal even unto death
数据来源：WordNet
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Even in small companies , computers are an essential tool .
即使在小公司里，计算机也是必不可少的工具。
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It was cold there even in summer .
那儿即使夏天也很冷。
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I 'll get there , even if I have to walk .
我就是走也要走到那儿去。
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Prices are expected to rise even higher this year .
预计今年的价格将涨得更高。
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It was the high point of the evening .
那是晚会最精彩的部分。
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She didn 't even call to say she wasn 't coming .
她甚至没打电话来说一声她不来了。
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What time would you like your evening meal ?
你打算几点钟吃晚饭？
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Half the time you don 't even listen to what I say .
你大部分时间甚至没听我说的话。
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Even at my advanced age I still know how to enjoy myself !
我虽说是黄昏暮年，也还懂得如何找乐儿！
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I 'll get even with you for this , just you wait .
这事我会找你算账的，等着瞧吧！
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The industry may have to slim down even further .
这个行业可能还得进一步压缩。
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4 , 6 , 8 , 10 are all even numbers .
4、6、8、10都是偶数。
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On such a hot day , even water was nectar .
这么热的天，清水都是甘露。
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Most of the house remains intact even after two hundred years .
虽然过了两百年，这房子的大部分还保持完好。
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It 's nice to see some new faces here this evening .
今晚在这儿见到一些新面孔真是太好了。
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Even at school , he showed he had an instinct for business .
他早在求学时期就表现出有经商的天赋。
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We would often have a walk of an evening .
我们过去常在晚上散步。
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I was looking forward to a quiet evening at home .
我盼着在家过个恬静的夜晚。
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He 's the best teacher , even though he has the least experience .
他虽然经验最少，却是最出色的老师。
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I 've never heard him even raise his voice .
我甚至从没听到他提高过嗓门儿。
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I even gave her the loan of my car .
我甚至把车也借给了她。
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We did not even make enough money to cover the cost of the food .
我们挣的钱甚至无法糊口。
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Children do not learn at an even pace .
孩子学东西时快时慢。
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She completed the routine without even working up a sweat .
她完成了一套常规动作，连汗都没出。
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And , would you believe , he didn 't even apologize !
而且，可气的是，他连个道歉都没有！
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Bring the family round one evening ; we 'd love to meet them .
哪天晚上带全家人来坐坐，我们很想见见他们。
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I fail to see why you won 't even give it a try .
我不懂为什么你连试一试都不愿意。
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The final part will be shown next Sunday evening .
最后一集将于下星期天晚上播出。
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You can 't pin this one on me ─ I wasn 't even there !
这事你不能怪罪我。我当时根本不在场！
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Talk about mean ! She didn 't even buy me a card .
这才叫吝啬呢！她连张贺卡都没给我买。
指平坦没有倾斜的；也指两事物齐平的，常后接介词 with。
The floor is quite level.
这地板很平。
The city was built on a level terrain.
该市建于平坦之地。
Your eyes should be level with the top of the picture.
眼睛应该与画的上端齐平。
指表面平整无凸起的。
Try to make the top of the hedge even.
尽量把篱笆顶部弄平整。
The road is not even.
这条路不平坦。
指表面平滑的，无凹凸、倾斜或弯曲之处，但不一定是水平的。
The earth is round but not flat.
地球是圆的，而不是扁平的。
Work on a clean, flat surface.
在干净、平整的桌面上工作。
指与地平线平行的。
a horizontal instrument/surface
水平仪/面
The vertical line meets the horizontal one here.
垂直线与水平线在此相交。
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