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单词 always
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Definition of always in English:

always

adverb ˈɔːlweɪzˈɔːlweɪzˈɔlˌweɪz
  • 1At all times; on all occasions.

    始终;总是

    the sun always rises in the east

    太阳总是从东方升起。

    Example sentencesExamples
    • Life is blissful where the sun always shines and the money keeps rolling in.
    • Over the years it seemed to become a household name and the event is always an occasion to look forward to.
    • This annual dinner for the committee and their friends is always an enjoyable occasion.
    • The sun always shines on this side of the hills but the beech trees give lots of shade.
    • It was a pretty close vote but it shows that quality will always rise to the top.
    • This is always a lovely community occasion and a large attendance is anticipated.
    • Because of the astronomical position of Mercury, it is always close to the Sun.
    • In the run up to special occasions, I always buy a large Stilton and stand it on a dish in the fridge.
    • War should in any case always be a last resort in settling an international conflict.
    • In her memory, the sun was always shining, the air warm, though it was really late fall.
    • And the staff are always at the end of a telephone to provide additional support.
    • Remember those days and evenings when the sun always shone and cricket was the only game in town?
    • On these occasions he always professed his innocence of the murder, although he knew who did it.
    • We, as a nation, are always complaining of staff shortages in these establishments.
    • Occupying powers always resort to such methods to subdue resistance to their rule.
    • Traffic problems should not be allowed spoil what is always a truly great occasion.
    • They fly in low, up to two dozen pairs at a time, always along the edge closest to the sun and always facing into the wind.
    • For any Christian the resort to arms must always be the very last resort.
    • It's as if the contestants really are in an enchanted land, one where the sun always shines.
    • It is always an honour to rise at the start of a parliamentary session and make a speech.
    Synonyms
    every time, each time, at all times, all the time, on every occasion, on all occasions, consistently, invariably, without fail, without exception, regularly, repeatedly, habitually, unfailingly, infallibly, inevitably
    1. 1.1 Throughout a long period of the past.
      一直以来
      Isabel had always been in rude health

      伊莎贝尔一直很健壮。

      Example sentencesExamples
      • Being with my patient over an 18 month period was not always easy, or gratifying.
      • Health-conscious Julie Doyle always avoided the sun because of her fair skin.
      • Ms Benson said that their phone lines were always quiet in the period coming up to Christmas.
      • Pannal to their credit maintained a positive attitude throughout and were always on the lookout for goals.
      • We want to break the monotony we have had in the past of always waiting for the main show in June.
      • In the past, I've always known every summer what I'm going to be doing the following season.
      • Martin has a year to run on his contract and in the past he has always shown a willingness to honour that.
      • When you look at past winners they have always been from Oxford and Cambridge so to be in that league is fantastic.
      • They had always had some past cricketer who would tour and be the manager.
      • Mr Smith said his curse followed gipsy tradition and had always worked in the past.
      • Buried inside the compliment is the rejoinder that this wasn't always the case in the past.
      • He became well known for his natty dress sense and the rose he always wore in his buttonhole.
      • The owners were torn about the decision and regular staff meetings always produced discussion.
      • Throughout this period, there had always been a minority of rebels who challenged the rule of the clock.
      • We had a set of best clothes for Sundays and special occasions and always wore a hat to church.
      • Their experimentation in the past always appeared to work by accident rather than by design.
      • At one of my past jobs, someone always left a copy of the newspaper in the toilets.
      • If you keep doing what you have always done in the past you will keep getting the exact same results.
      • In the past, security was always closely linked to the issue of social security.
      • It was not always so and in past times it was a big event on St. Stephen's Day every year.
    2. 1.2 For all future time; forever.
      永远
      she will always be missed

      大家将永远想念她。

      Example sentencesExamples
      • Of a very kind and friendly nature, he will be very sadly missed, and always remembered.
      • There may be more television work in the future, but there will always be football.
      • He was a humble, kind and giving man who will be missed and always remembered by all who knew him.
      • Yet for one man, and one team, the tournament marked a new high, a memory on which the sun will always shine.
      • We will always miss her tremendous dedication and sincerity, and the friendliness of her presence.
      • Because no matter how tomorrow may look, the future will always work itself out.
      • They were members of the old stock of the Parish and she will be always missed.
      • There will always be something missing from a game played on this surface.
      • There will always be staff sickness, but the high costs show how important it is to get the action plan in place.
      • It is always going to be a future benefit and always, to some extent, a contingent benefit.
      • He said he hoped this gave them closure but they would always have one person missing.
      • It will never be over in my heart though because she will always be there, forever and ever.
      • We should always act in such a way to make certain there will always be a human future.
      • My grandmother was one of the most influential people in my life and I will always miss her.
      • But his weakness as a human being will always prevent him from rising to the pinnacle of greatness.
      • He said that, through them, he has learned he will always miss a cigarette.
      • Similarly, you get the feeling that speech recognition is the technology of the future and always will be.
      • There is never any guarantee that such a situation will always prevail in the future.
      • This thing can never be forsaken; keep this always and forever in your mind.
      • Paolozzi may find his inspiration in the past but the future is what will always truly concern him.
      Synonyms
      forever, permanently, for always, for good, for good and all, perpetually, ever, (for) evermore, for ever and ever, for all (future) time, until the end of time, eternally, for eternity, in perpetuity, everlastingly, endlessly
      North American forevermore
      informal for keeps, until hell freezes over, until the cows come home, until doomsday
      archaic for aye
    3. 1.3 Repeatedly and annoyingly.
      一再,老是
      she is always making derogatory remarks

      她老是在说诋毁人的话。

      Example sentencesExamples
      • It saddens me that no matter how much he does that is good and positive, his past is always thrown in his face.
      • His greatest problem has always been that they inevitably prove to be incompatible.
      • Most probably, but consistency has always been our bugbear so we must wait and see.
      • Then there was the obligatory annoying kid that you always get in these movies.
      • Did you ever notice that they always seem to want to have the last word on an argument?
      • No matter what time of the day or night you go through, everyone's always honking their horn.
      • Time is always available for politicians to endlessly repeat their deceptive claims, however.
      • The rations handed out to the poor are always missing one or two items.
      • It always amazes me when people seem to take forever to get things like domain names, or company formations.
      • Liam had always been the annoying kid next door who my mother constantly nagged me to be nice to.
      • You simply cannot move the country forward if you are always focused on the past.
      • There's something that always seems to be missed when talking about re-design.
      • As usual a request would crop up for a song from Johnny Kelly and always there had to be a repeat.
      • I suppose some would call it a woman's book which always sounds a bit derogatory to me.
      • The defeat he always insisted was inevitable has come and gone and cost Celtic nothing.
      • While this is all good and well there is something that we always miss out on.
      • They are always referring to my past, but honestly I never think about that night in Munich any more.
      • I loved Halloween but the costume selection part of it was always the most annoying.
      • Before there was always something missing that prevented the analogy from being complete.
      • In the good times the chief executive's pay always seems to rise at a faster rate than earnings.
      Synonyms
      continually, continuously, constantly, forever, repeatedly, perpetually, incessantly, ceaselessly, unceasingly, endlessly, interminably, eternally, the entire time, permanently
      informal 24/7
  • 2As a last resort; failing all else.

    作为最后一着;无论如何

    if the marriage doesn't work out, we can always get divorced

    要是婚姻不成功,我们总还能离婚。

    Example sentencesExamples
    • I think separation seems a bit more straightforward than a divorce and we can always get one at a later stage.
    • As a last resort you could always throw out the computer, but could you survive without eBay?
    • Failing this there is always the marvellous views of the French Alps to look forward to.
    • Whatever the future holds, Strasser will always have his high-profile past to relish.
    • Failing that, inside the house there is always at least one space we turn to by way of retreat.
    • If things don't work out, you can always go to law school.
    • Failing that, they can always use some insulating tape and chewing gum to hold the spaghetti together.
    Synonyms
    as a last resort, whatever the circumstances, no matter what, in any event, in any case, come what may

Phrases

  • as always

    • As usual; as always happens.

      opinions, as always, were divided
      as always, I think that consumers are looking for a product that tastes good
      Example sentencesExamples
      • Thank you very much, Louise, for your outstanding reporting, as always.
      • The offense still battles inconsistency, but the defense and rebounding, as always, are solid.
      • Rated among the most promising of Bollywood's crowd pullers, he proved to be much in demand today, as always.
      • Their evening had been idyllic, devoid of any type of confrontation, as always.
      • I'm going to work to do better as always.
      • We are continuing to follow the issue here as always.
      • I was walking through the market, as always.
      • If you require course advice you can see Vanessa Smith as always.
      • We'll give you the facts, as always.
      • His laugh was light and as wonderful as always.

Origin

Middle English: genitive case of all way, the inflection probably giving the sense 'at every time' as opposed to 'at one uninterrupted time': the difference between the two is no longer distinct.

Definition of always in US English:

always

(also alway)
adverbˈɔlˌweɪzˈôlˌwāz
  • 1At all times; on all occasions.

    始终;总是

    the sun always rises in the east

    太阳总是从东方升起。

    Example sentencesExamples
    • War should in any case always be a last resort in settling an international conflict.
    • They fly in low, up to two dozen pairs at a time, always along the edge closest to the sun and always facing into the wind.
    • It was a pretty close vote but it shows that quality will always rise to the top.
    • Traffic problems should not be allowed spoil what is always a truly great occasion.
    • Because of the astronomical position of Mercury, it is always close to the Sun.
    • Life is blissful where the sun always shines and the money keeps rolling in.
    • It is always an honour to rise at the start of a parliamentary session and make a speech.
    • On these occasions he always professed his innocence of the murder, although he knew who did it.
    • It's as if the contestants really are in an enchanted land, one where the sun always shines.
    • We, as a nation, are always complaining of staff shortages in these establishments.
    • In the run up to special occasions, I always buy a large Stilton and stand it on a dish in the fridge.
    • Over the years it seemed to become a household name and the event is always an occasion to look forward to.
    • The sun always shines on this side of the hills but the beech trees give lots of shade.
    • In her memory, the sun was always shining, the air warm, though it was really late fall.
    • This annual dinner for the committee and their friends is always an enjoyable occasion.
    • For any Christian the resort to arms must always be the very last resort.
    • This is always a lovely community occasion and a large attendance is anticipated.
    • Occupying powers always resort to such methods to subdue resistance to their rule.
    • And the staff are always at the end of a telephone to provide additional support.
    • Remember those days and evenings when the sun always shone and cricket was the only game in town?
    Synonyms
    every time, each time, at all times, all the time, on every occasion, on all occasions, consistently, invariably, without fail, without exception, regularly, repeatedly, habitually, unfailingly, infallibly, inevitably
    1. 1.1 Throughout a long period of the past.
      一直以来
      she had always been an obstinate sort
      Example sentencesExamples
      • Ms Benson said that their phone lines were always quiet in the period coming up to Christmas.
      • The owners were torn about the decision and regular staff meetings always produced discussion.
      • Throughout this period, there had always been a minority of rebels who challenged the rule of the clock.
      • Their experimentation in the past always appeared to work by accident rather than by design.
      • If you keep doing what you have always done in the past you will keep getting the exact same results.
      • We had a set of best clothes for Sundays and special occasions and always wore a hat to church.
      • Mr Smith said his curse followed gipsy tradition and had always worked in the past.
      • Pannal to their credit maintained a positive attitude throughout and were always on the lookout for goals.
      • They had always had some past cricketer who would tour and be the manager.
      • Martin has a year to run on his contract and in the past he has always shown a willingness to honour that.
      • In the past, security was always closely linked to the issue of social security.
      • Health-conscious Julie Doyle always avoided the sun because of her fair skin.
      • When you look at past winners they have always been from Oxford and Cambridge so to be in that league is fantastic.
      • Being with my patient over an 18 month period was not always easy, or gratifying.
      • We want to break the monotony we have had in the past of always waiting for the main show in June.
      • It was not always so and in past times it was a big event on St. Stephen's Day every year.
      • At one of my past jobs, someone always left a copy of the newspaper in the toilets.
      • He became well known for his natty dress sense and the rose he always wore in his buttonhole.
      • In the past, I've always known every summer what I'm going to be doing the following season.
      • Buried inside the compliment is the rejoinder that this wasn't always the case in the past.
    2. 1.2 For all future time; forever.
      永远
      she will always be missed

      大家将永远想念她。

      Example sentencesExamples
      • This thing can never be forsaken; keep this always and forever in your mind.
      • Yet for one man, and one team, the tournament marked a new high, a memory on which the sun will always shine.
      • My grandmother was one of the most influential people in my life and I will always miss her.
      • He said he hoped this gave them closure but they would always have one person missing.
      • Paolozzi may find his inspiration in the past but the future is what will always truly concern him.
      • It will never be over in my heart though because she will always be there, forever and ever.
      • He said that, through them, he has learned he will always miss a cigarette.
      • But his weakness as a human being will always prevent him from rising to the pinnacle of greatness.
      • We should always act in such a way to make certain there will always be a human future.
      • There is never any guarantee that such a situation will always prevail in the future.
      • Similarly, you get the feeling that speech recognition is the technology of the future and always will be.
      • We will always miss her tremendous dedication and sincerity, and the friendliness of her presence.
      • He was a humble, kind and giving man who will be missed and always remembered by all who knew him.
      • They were members of the old stock of the Parish and she will be always missed.
      • There may be more television work in the future, but there will always be football.
      • There will always be something missing from a game played on this surface.
      • Because no matter how tomorrow may look, the future will always work itself out.
      • It is always going to be a future benefit and always, to some extent, a contingent benefit.
      • There will always be staff sickness, but the high costs show how important it is to get the action plan in place.
      • Of a very kind and friendly nature, he will be very sadly missed, and always remembered.
      Synonyms
      forever, permanently, for always, for good, for good and all, perpetually, ever, evermore, for evermore, for ever and ever, for all time, for all future time, until the end of time, eternally, for eternity, in perpetuity, everlastingly, endlessly
    3. 1.3 Repeatedly and annoyingly.
      一再,老是
      she is always making derogatory remarks

      她老是在说诋毁人的话。

      Example sentencesExamples
      • They are always referring to my past, but honestly I never think about that night in Munich any more.
      • While this is all good and well there is something that we always miss out on.
      • I loved Halloween but the costume selection part of it was always the most annoying.
      • His greatest problem has always been that they inevitably prove to be incompatible.
      • There's something that always seems to be missed when talking about re-design.
      • It always amazes me when people seem to take forever to get things like domain names, or company formations.
      • The defeat he always insisted was inevitable has come and gone and cost Celtic nothing.
      • In the good times the chief executive's pay always seems to rise at a faster rate than earnings.
      • It saddens me that no matter how much he does that is good and positive, his past is always thrown in his face.
      • I suppose some would call it a woman's book which always sounds a bit derogatory to me.
      • Did you ever notice that they always seem to want to have the last word on an argument?
      • Liam had always been the annoying kid next door who my mother constantly nagged me to be nice to.
      • No matter what time of the day or night you go through, everyone's always honking their horn.
      • Before there was always something missing that prevented the analogy from being complete.
      • As usual a request would crop up for a song from Johnny Kelly and always there had to be a repeat.
      • The rations handed out to the poor are always missing one or two items.
      • Most probably, but consistency has always been our bugbear so we must wait and see.
      • Then there was the obligatory annoying kid that you always get in these movies.
      • Time is always available for politicians to endlessly repeat their deceptive claims, however.
      • You simply cannot move the country forward if you are always focused on the past.
      Synonyms
      continually, continuously, constantly, forever, repeatedly, perpetually, incessantly, ceaselessly, unceasingly, endlessly, interminably, eternally, the entire time, permanently
  • 2As a last resort; failing all else.

    作为最后一着;无论如何

    if the marriage doesn't work out, we can always get divorced

    要是婚姻不成功,我们总还能离婚。

    Example sentencesExamples
    • Failing that, they can always use some insulating tape and chewing gum to hold the spaghetti together.
    • Whatever the future holds, Strasser will always have his high-profile past to relish.
    • Failing this there is always the marvellous views of the French Alps to look forward to.
    • I think separation seems a bit more straightforward than a divorce and we can always get one at a later stage.
    • As a last resort you could always throw out the computer, but could you survive without eBay?
    • Failing that, inside the house there is always at least one space we turn to by way of retreat.
    • If things don't work out, you can always go to law school.
    Synonyms
    as a last resort, whatever the circumstances, no matter what, in any event, in any case, come what may

Origin

Middle English: genitive case of all way, the inflection probably giving the sense ‘at every time’ as opposed to ‘at one uninterrupted time’: the difference between the two is no longer distinct.

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