Definition of anything in English:

anything

pronoun ˈɛnɪθɪŋˈɛniˌθɪŋ

1usually with negative or in questions Used to refer to a thing, no matter what.
用于指物而不论何物任何物
nobody was saying anything
没人吱声。
have you found anything?
你找到什么了吗？
he inquired whether there was anything he could do
他打听是不是有什么事可让他做。
Example sentencesExamples
- The Government is getting more revenue but in return the public is not getting anything.
- The issue is whether we have any power or duty to do anything about the situation which has arisen.
- Suddenly, neither of us had anything to say to one another aside from the matter in hand.
- A man walked up to the elderly woman and without saying anything started punching her.
- Yes it was a good technology, but nobody cared enough about it to write anything for it.
- The truth of the matter is there isn't anything in the gift line that I want, let alone need.
- The owner threatened to scream and the two men left the property without taking anything.
- The question is no longer whether to buy this or that, it is whether to buy anything at all.
- There was no time to assess whether anything was stolen or the extent of the damage.
- They both got in touch and asked us for demos, but we never heard anything back.
- It is unbelievable that Labour should be doing this and nobody says anything about it.
- He had no convictions for anything of a similar nature.
- With so many exciting projects and prospects, is there anything he would wish for?
- We are left wondering whether they had anything more to offer than tea and sympathy.
- Fill them out with examples drawn from your texts and analyse anything that you quote or refer to.
- I do not know whether there is anything else that you might be able to assist us on?
- Anyone who can remember anything that may help police are asked to come forward.
- That division is a matter of our linguistic systems and not anything about knowledge.
- The thug then warned her to stay in the office and not to do anything for 10 minutes.
- Nobody said anything though, and it may have just been dismissed as a jokey comment.
1. 1.1without negative Used for emphasis.
  用于强调任何物
  I was ready for anything
  我一切都准备好了。
  Example sentencesExamples
  You could imagine her doing almost anything, whether or not it was likely to get a laugh.
  The argument now is about how badly we will be affected and whether it is too late to do anything about it.
  This time he did not quite enjoy an armchair ride but he was ready for anything that came his way.
  The next day I came back to work truly rested and ready for anything the world could throw at me.
  At one stage I asked Eddy whether we should refuse to have anything to do with it.
  Anyone who has had their coat hem nibbled on by a goat down on the farm knows that they will eat almost anything.
  I missed out on an opportunity three years ago and this time I would have paid anything.
  On the evidence of the past year, she seems ready for anything the stage can throw at her.
  I would give anything to be fit enough to do the walk again but, these days, a walk to the shops is my limit.
  Dad is a DIY expert and he fixes anything that needs repairing in a matter of seconds.
  If so, shareholders will be entitled to wonder whether there is anything he cannot do.
  Now he is ready, willing and able to face up to anything the championship can throw at him.
  She really would do anything for anyone and was very well liked by all her friends and colleagues.
  The family had stocked up on food and water and was ready for anything, he said.
  In general, geeks are very happy to tell you anything, whether you wanted to know it or not.
  Currently, there does not appear to be anything close to a meeting of minds in such matters.
  The scale of this crisis is bigger than anything we, as an organisation, have ever seen.
  The question is whether we can say anything sensible about what the error is likely to be.
  When he was a boy, Fernando Redondo was soon taught that he could achieve anything.
  We have built up a lead at the top now but nobody is taking anything for granted.
2. 1.2 Used to indicate a range.
  表范围某一限定范围之内的任何一个数量
  he trains anything from seven to eight hours a day
  他每天要接受7至8小时训练。
  Example sentencesExamples
  As a common law offence, the punishment can carry anything up to a life sentence.
  Security locks can cost anything from £3 to £80.
  The client can decide on the length and duration of the game walk, anything from a strenuous 3- hour hike to a more leisurely 30-minute stroll.

Phrases

anything but

Not at all (used for emphasis)
用于强调任何物
this grisly ending is anything but sentimental
Example sentencesExamples
- Your reporter seems to think that this is a progressive and forward thinking club when it is anything but.
- Yet behind the lace curtains and gentility, his upbringing was anything but ordinary.
- Smoke free it may be, but the air in the average Irish public house is anything but clean.
- The Military Commissions, on the other hand, he believes will be anything but fair.
- Such a fight Warren would be crazy to pass up, and he is anything but crazy.
- When the sun comes up this view can be anything but uninspiring though, and this morning was a case in point.
- The Fulford campaign proves that a community threatened is anything but apathetic.
- It may have been a charity match but the boys in Green were going to be anything but a walkover.
- Not in a sentimental sense, for a child is anything but that, but in a very factual way.
- Though after a few days of this for three meals a day I was starting to crave anything but.

anything like —

with negativeAt all like — (used for emphasis)
用于强调任何物
it doesn't taste anything like wine
这尝起来根本不像酒。
Example sentencesExamples
- But it wasn't anything like the lethal weapons that seem to be all the rage.
- If he was anything like a typical male wearer, he won't have done it any favours.
- If you're anything like me it won't be just your kids who leave feeling a new world has opened up to them.
- Mr Wade said he had never experienced anything like it and pleaded with owners to look after their dogs.
- All the pears we tasted didn't taste anything like their supermarket counterparts.
- No, not a useful one under the A3 or anything like that, but the opening of a sandwich shop.
- She's been fixing me with looks all night, but I assumed it wasn't anything like that!
- Well you are if you're anything like me.
- Let me tell you - ricochets in real life don't sound anything like they do on telly.
- No leading economic measure has grown anything like that over the same period.

(as) — as anything

informal Extremely —
〈非正式〉极端…的
she said it out loud, clear as anything
她高声把话说出来，再清楚不过了。
Example sentencesExamples
- He flew around in circles for a while, as fast as anything, and then finally came down for a smooth landing.
- The beef is tenderloin, seared quickly, tender as anything and tossed in a good, sweet/sour teriyaki glaze.
- All of a sudden, the basement seemed very quiet, and Rocky heard the girl's words as clear as anything.
- Her stance was as cute as anything, regularly pointing the toe of her shoe to the floor in a ballerina-like pose
- Hanson looked up from his paper, and they exchanged a mild look, which said as plainly as anything: "This isn't what we expected."
- Some days she was as nice as anything, and other days I couldn't say a word without a snide comment.
- He came running over as fast as anything.
- She was tough as anything.
- But these lads are as hungry as anything and well capable of taking anyone's place.
- I could see her as clear as anything, and she seemed to be smiling.

or anything

informal usually with negative or in questionsAdded as a general reference to other things similar to the thing mentioned.
〈非正式〉或其他什么的（补充与前面提到的事物相似的事物）
no strings attached, you don't have to join up or anything
又没什么条件，你没必要入伍或是其他什么的。
Example sentencesExamples
- I have tonnes of schoolwork, but no more solo trips to universities or anything.
- He wasn't the type to show off or anything and he was so meticulous about doing everything properly.
- We were one of the first bands to go on tour without a record contract or anything.
- You don't need to endorse them or anything, because if the votes are fair they'll win hands down.
- Thankfully people that have seen us haven't hated us enough to throw beer bottles or anything!
- I'm not ashamed of it or anything, but I wonder what I'm supposed to be waving a flag at.
- I was meant to have a stress free weekend with no band practices or anything.
- Not that I know anything about Tibetan music or anything, but that is what this reminds me of.
- Not that I was hoping to get a five hundred quid bike off the insurance or anything, you understand.
- I would recommend the movie but not vote it as best of the year or anything crazy like that.

Definition of anything in US English:

anything

pronounˈenēˌTHiNGˈɛniˌθɪŋ

1usually with negative or in questions Used to refer to a thing, no matter what.
用于指物而不论何物任何物
nobody was saying anything
没人吱声。
have you found anything?
你找到什么了吗？
he inquired whether there was anything he could do
他打听是不是有什么事可让他做。
Example sentencesExamples
- A man walked up to the elderly woman and without saying anything started punching her.
- The issue is whether we have any power or duty to do anything about the situation which has arisen.
- That division is a matter of our linguistic systems and not anything about knowledge.
- Anyone who can remember anything that may help police are asked to come forward.
- The thug then warned her to stay in the office and not to do anything for 10 minutes.
- It is unbelievable that Labour should be doing this and nobody says anything about it.
- The Government is getting more revenue but in return the public is not getting anything.
- The owner threatened to scream and the two men left the property without taking anything.
- Nobody said anything though, and it may have just been dismissed as a jokey comment.
- He had no convictions for anything of a similar nature.
- Fill them out with examples drawn from your texts and analyse anything that you quote or refer to.
- The truth of the matter is there isn't anything in the gift line that I want, let alone need.
- There was no time to assess whether anything was stolen or the extent of the damage.
- They both got in touch and asked us for demos, but we never heard anything back.
- Yes it was a good technology, but nobody cared enough about it to write anything for it.
- Suddenly, neither of us had anything to say to one another aside from the matter in hand.
- The question is no longer whether to buy this or that, it is whether to buy anything at all.
- I do not know whether there is anything else that you might be able to assist us on?
- We are left wondering whether they had anything more to offer than tea and sympathy.
- With so many exciting projects and prospects, is there anything he would wish for?
1. 1.1without negative Used for emphasis.
  用于强调任何物
  I was ready for anything
  我一切都准备好了。
  Example sentencesExamples
  The next day I came back to work truly rested and ready for anything the world could throw at me.
  In general, geeks are very happy to tell you anything, whether you wanted to know it or not.
  On the evidence of the past year, she seems ready for anything the stage can throw at her.
  I missed out on an opportunity three years ago and this time I would have paid anything.
  When he was a boy, Fernando Redondo was soon taught that he could achieve anything.
  At one stage I asked Eddy whether we should refuse to have anything to do with it.
  The scale of this crisis is bigger than anything we, as an organisation, have ever seen.
  This time he did not quite enjoy an armchair ride but he was ready for anything that came his way.
  You could imagine her doing almost anything, whether or not it was likely to get a laugh.
  Now he is ready, willing and able to face up to anything the championship can throw at him.
  I would give anything to be fit enough to do the walk again but, these days, a walk to the shops is my limit.
  The argument now is about how badly we will be affected and whether it is too late to do anything about it.
  The family had stocked up on food and water and was ready for anything, he said.
  If so, shareholders will be entitled to wonder whether there is anything he cannot do.
  The question is whether we can say anything sensible about what the error is likely to be.
  Anyone who has had their coat hem nibbled on by a goat down on the farm knows that they will eat almost anything.
  Dad is a DIY expert and he fixes anything that needs repairing in a matter of seconds.
  She really would do anything for anyone and was very well liked by all her friends and colleagues.
  We have built up a lead at the top now but nobody is taking anything for granted.
  Currently, there does not appear to be anything close to a meeting of minds in such matters.
2. 1.2 Used to indicate a range.
  表范围某一限定范围之内的任何一个数量
  he trains anything from seven to eight hours a day
  他每天要接受7至8小时训练。
  Example sentencesExamples
  Security locks can cost anything from £3 to £80.
  As a common law offence, the punishment can carry anything up to a life sentence.
  The client can decide on the length and duration of the game walk, anything from a strenuous 3- hour hike to a more leisurely 30-minute stroll.

Phrases

anything but

Not at all (used for emphasis)
用于强调任何物
this grisly ending is anything but sentimental
Example sentencesExamples
- Such a fight Warren would be crazy to pass up, and he is anything but crazy.
- The Fulford campaign proves that a community threatened is anything but apathetic.
- It may have been a charity match but the boys in Green were going to be anything but a walkover.
- Not in a sentimental sense, for a child is anything but that, but in a very factual way.
- Though after a few days of this for three meals a day I was starting to crave anything but.
- Your reporter seems to think that this is a progressive and forward thinking club when it is anything but.
- When the sun comes up this view can be anything but uninspiring though, and this morning was a case in point.
- The Military Commissions, on the other hand, he believes will be anything but fair.
- Smoke free it may be, but the air in the average Irish public house is anything but clean.
- Yet behind the lace curtains and gentility, his upbringing was anything but ordinary.

anything like —

with negativeAt all like — (used for emphasis)
用于强调任何物
it doesn't taste anything like wine
这尝起来根本不像酒。
Example sentencesExamples
- No leading economic measure has grown anything like that over the same period.
- All the pears we tasted didn't taste anything like their supermarket counterparts.
- No, not a useful one under the A3 or anything like that, but the opening of a sandwich shop.
- Well you are if you're anything like me.
- Let me tell you - ricochets in real life don't sound anything like they do on telly.
- But it wasn't anything like the lethal weapons that seem to be all the rage.
- If he was anything like a typical male wearer, he won't have done it any favours.
- If you're anything like me it won't be just your kids who leave feeling a new world has opened up to them.
- Mr Wade said he had never experienced anything like it and pleaded with owners to look after their dogs.
- She's been fixing me with looks all night, but I assumed it wasn't anything like that!

(as) — as anything

informal Extremely —
〈非正式〉极端…的
she said it out loud, clear as anything
她高声把话说出来，再清楚不过了。
Example sentencesExamples
- Some days she was as nice as anything, and other days I couldn't say a word without a snide comment.
- Her stance was as cute as anything, regularly pointing the toe of her shoe to the floor in a ballerina-like pose
- I could see her as clear as anything, and she seemed to be smiling.
- The beef is tenderloin, seared quickly, tender as anything and tossed in a good, sweet/sour teriyaki glaze.
- He came running over as fast as anything.
- But these lads are as hungry as anything and well capable of taking anyone's place.
- She was tough as anything.
- Hanson looked up from his paper, and they exchanged a mild look, which said as plainly as anything: "This isn't what we expected."
- He flew around in circles for a while, as fast as anything, and then finally came down for a smooth landing.
- All of a sudden, the basement seemed very quiet, and Rocky heard the girl's words as clear as anything.

or anything

informal usually with negative or in questionsAdded as a general reference to other things similar to the thing mentioned.
〈非正式〉或其他什么的（补充与前面提到的事物相似的事物）
no strings attached, you don't have to join up or anything
又没什么条件，你没必要入伍或是其他什么的。
Example sentencesExamples
- I have tonnes of schoolwork, but no more solo trips to universities or anything.
- You don't need to endorse them or anything, because if the votes are fair they'll win hands down.
- I would recommend the movie but not vote it as best of the year or anything crazy like that.
- We were one of the first bands to go on tour without a record contract or anything.
- I was meant to have a stress free weekend with no band practices or anything.
- Not that I know anything about Tibetan music or anything, but that is what this reminds me of.
- Not that I was hoping to get a five hundred quid bike off the insurance or anything, you understand.
- Thankfully people that have seen us haven't hated us enough to throw beer bottles or anything!
- I'm not ashamed of it or anything, but I wonder what I'm supposed to be waving a flag at.
- He wasn't the type to show off or anything and he was so meticulous about doing everything properly.

单词	anything
释义	Definition of anything in English: anything pronoun ˈɛnɪθɪŋˈɛniˌθɪŋ 1usually with negative or in questions Used to refer to a thing, no matter what. 用于指物而不论何物任何物 nobody was saying anything 没人吱声。 have you found anything? 你找到什么了吗？ he inquired whether there was anything he could do 他打听是不是有什么事可让他做。 Example sentencesExamples The Government is getting more revenue but in return the public is not getting anything. The issue is whether we have any power or duty to do anything about the situation which has arisen. Suddenly, neither of us had anything to say to one another aside from the matter in hand. A man walked up to the elderly woman and without saying anything started punching her. Yes it was a good technology, but nobody cared enough about it to write anything for it. The truth of the matter is there isn't anything in the gift line that I want, let alone need. The owner threatened to scream and the two men left the property without taking anything. The question is no longer whether to buy this or that, it is whether to buy anything at all. There was no time to assess whether anything was stolen or the extent of the damage. They both got in touch and asked us for demos, but we never heard anything back. It is unbelievable that Labour should be doing this and nobody says anything about it. He had no convictions for anything of a similar nature. With so many exciting projects and prospects, is there anything he would wish for? We are left wondering whether they had anything more to offer than tea and sympathy. Fill them out with examples drawn from your texts and analyse anything that you quote or refer to. I do not know whether there is anything else that you might be able to assist us on? Anyone who can remember anything that may help police are asked to come forward. That division is a matter of our linguistic systems and not anything about knowledge. The thug then warned her to stay in the office and not to do anything for 10 minutes. Nobody said anything though, and it may have just been dismissed as a jokey comment. 1.1without negative Used for emphasis. 用于强调任何物 I was ready for anything 我一切都准备好了。 Example sentencesExamples You could imagine her doing almost anything, whether or not it was likely to get a laugh. The argument now is about how badly we will be affected and whether it is too late to do anything about it. This time he did not quite enjoy an armchair ride but he was ready for anything that came his way. The next day I came back to work truly rested and ready for anything the world could throw at me. At one stage I asked Eddy whether we should refuse to have anything to do with it. Anyone who has had their coat hem nibbled on by a goat down on the farm knows that they will eat almost anything. I missed out on an opportunity three years ago and this time I would have paid anything. On the evidence of the past year, she seems ready for anything the stage can throw at her. I would give anything to be fit enough to do the walk again but, these days, a walk to the shops is my limit. Dad is a DIY expert and he fixes anything that needs repairing in a matter of seconds. If so, shareholders will be entitled to wonder whether there is anything he cannot do. Now he is ready, willing and able to face up to anything the championship can throw at him. She really would do anything for anyone and was very well liked by all her friends and colleagues. The family had stocked up on food and water and was ready for anything, he said. In general, geeks are very happy to tell you anything, whether you wanted to know it or not. Currently, there does not appear to be anything close to a meeting of minds in such matters. The scale of this crisis is bigger than anything we, as an organisation, have ever seen. The question is whether we can say anything sensible about what the error is likely to be. When he was a boy, Fernando Redondo was soon taught that he could achieve anything. We have built up a lead at the top now but nobody is taking anything for granted. 1.2 Used to indicate a range. 表范围某一限定范围之内的任何一个数量 he trains anything from seven to eight hours a day 他每天要接受7至8小时训练。 Example sentencesExamples As a common law offence, the punishment can carry anything up to a life sentence. Security locks can cost anything from £3 to £80. The client can decide on the length and duration of the game walk, anything from a strenuous 3- hour hike to a more leisurely 30-minute stroll. Phrases anything but Not at all (used for emphasis) 用于强调任何物 this grisly ending is anything but sentimental Example sentencesExamples Your reporter seems to think that this is a progressive and forward thinking club when it is anything but. Yet behind the lace curtains and gentility, his upbringing was anything but ordinary. Smoke free it may be, but the air in the average Irish public house is anything but clean. The Military Commissions, on the other hand, he believes will be anything but fair. Such a fight Warren would be crazy to pass up, and he is anything but crazy. When the sun comes up this view can be anything but uninspiring though, and this morning was a case in point. The Fulford campaign proves that a community threatened is anything but apathetic. It may have been a charity match but the boys in Green were going to be anything but a walkover. Not in a sentimental sense, for a child is anything but that, but in a very factual way. Though after a few days of this for three meals a day I was starting to crave anything but. anything like — with negativeAt all like — (used for emphasis) 用于强调任何物 it doesn't taste anything like wine 这尝起来根本不像酒。 Example sentencesExamples But it wasn't anything like the lethal weapons that seem to be all the rage. If he was anything like a typical male wearer, he won't have done it any favours. If you're anything like me it won't be just your kids who leave feeling a new world has opened up to them. Mr Wade said he had never experienced anything like it and pleaded with owners to look after their dogs. All the pears we tasted didn't taste anything like their supermarket counterparts. No, not a useful one under the A3 or anything like that, but the opening of a sandwich shop. She's been fixing me with looks all night, but I assumed it wasn't anything like that! Well you are if you're anything like me. Let me tell you - ricochets in real life don't sound anything like they do on telly. No leading economic measure has grown anything like that over the same period. (as) — as anything informal Extremely — 〈非正式〉极端…的 she said it out loud, clear as anything 她高声把话说出来，再清楚不过了。 Example sentencesExamples He flew around in circles for a while, as fast as anything, and then finally came down for a smooth landing. The beef is tenderloin, seared quickly, tender as anything and tossed in a good, sweet/sour teriyaki glaze. All of a sudden, the basement seemed very quiet, and Rocky heard the girl's words as clear as anything. Her stance was as cute as anything, regularly pointing the toe of her shoe to the floor in a ballerina-like pose Hanson looked up from his paper, and they exchanged a mild look, which said as plainly as anything: "This isn't what we expected." Some days she was as nice as anything, and other days I couldn't say a word without a snide comment. He came running over as fast as anything. She was tough as anything. But these lads are as hungry as anything and well capable of taking anyone's place. I could see her as clear as anything, and she seemed to be smiling. or anything informal usually with negative or in questionsAdded as a general reference to other things similar to the thing mentioned. 〈非正式〉或其他什么的（补充与前面提到的事物相似的事物） no strings attached, you don't have to join up or anything 又没什么条件，你没必要入伍或是其他什么的。 Example sentencesExamples I have tonnes of schoolwork, but no more solo trips to universities or anything. He wasn't the type to show off or anything and he was so meticulous about doing everything properly. We were one of the first bands to go on tour without a record contract or anything. You don't need to endorse them or anything, because if the votes are fair they'll win hands down. Thankfully people that have seen us haven't hated us enough to throw beer bottles or anything! I'm not ashamed of it or anything, but I wonder what I'm supposed to be waving a flag at. I was meant to have a stress free weekend with no band practices or anything. Not that I know anything about Tibetan music or anything, but that is what this reminds me of. Not that I was hoping to get a five hundred quid bike off the insurance or anything, you understand. I would recommend the movie but not vote it as best of the year or anything crazy like that. pron.1 phr. Definition of anything in US English: anything pronounˈenēˌTHiNGˈɛniˌθɪŋ 1usually with negative or in questions Used to refer to a thing, no matter what. 用于指物而不论何物任何物 nobody was saying anything 没人吱声。 have you found anything? 你找到什么了吗？ he inquired whether there was anything he could do 他打听是不是有什么事可让他做。 Example sentencesExamples A man walked up to the elderly woman and without saying anything started punching her. The issue is whether we have any power or duty to do anything about the situation which has arisen. That division is a matter of our linguistic systems and not anything about knowledge. Anyone who can remember anything that may help police are asked to come forward. The thug then warned her to stay in the office and not to do anything for 10 minutes. It is unbelievable that Labour should be doing this and nobody says anything about it. The Government is getting more revenue but in return the public is not getting anything. The owner threatened to scream and the two men left the property without taking anything. Nobody said anything though, and it may have just been dismissed as a jokey comment. He had no convictions for anything of a similar nature. Fill them out with examples drawn from your texts and analyse anything that you quote or refer to. The truth of the matter is there isn't anything in the gift line that I want, let alone need. There was no time to assess whether anything was stolen or the extent of the damage. They both got in touch and asked us for demos, but we never heard anything back. Yes it was a good technology, but nobody cared enough about it to write anything for it. Suddenly, neither of us had anything to say to one another aside from the matter in hand. The question is no longer whether to buy this or that, it is whether to buy anything at all. I do not know whether there is anything else that you might be able to assist us on? We are left wondering whether they had anything more to offer than tea and sympathy. With so many exciting projects and prospects, is there anything he would wish for? 1.1without negative Used for emphasis. 用于强调任何物 I was ready for anything 我一切都准备好了。 Example sentencesExamples The next day I came back to work truly rested and ready for anything the world could throw at me. In general, geeks are very happy to tell you anything, whether you wanted to know it or not. On the evidence of the past year, she seems ready for anything the stage can throw at her. I missed out on an opportunity three years ago and this time I would have paid anything. When he was a boy, Fernando Redondo was soon taught that he could achieve anything. At one stage I asked Eddy whether we should refuse to have anything to do with it. The scale of this crisis is bigger than anything we, as an organisation, have ever seen. This time he did not quite enjoy an armchair ride but he was ready for anything that came his way. You could imagine her doing almost anything, whether or not it was likely to get a laugh. Now he is ready, willing and able to face up to anything the championship can throw at him. I would give anything to be fit enough to do the walk again but, these days, a walk to the shops is my limit. The argument now is about how badly we will be affected and whether it is too late to do anything about it. The family had stocked up on food and water and was ready for anything, he said. If so, shareholders will be entitled to wonder whether there is anything he cannot do. The question is whether we can say anything sensible about what the error is likely to be. Anyone who has had their coat hem nibbled on by a goat down on the farm knows that they will eat almost anything. Dad is a DIY expert and he fixes anything that needs repairing in a matter of seconds. She really would do anything for anyone and was very well liked by all her friends and colleagues. We have built up a lead at the top now but nobody is taking anything for granted. Currently, there does not appear to be anything close to a meeting of minds in such matters. 1.2 Used to indicate a range. 表范围某一限定范围之内的任何一个数量 he trains anything from seven to eight hours a day 他每天要接受7至8小时训练。 Example sentencesExamples Security locks can cost anything from £3 to £80. As a common law offence, the punishment can carry anything up to a life sentence. The client can decide on the length and duration of the game walk, anything from a strenuous 3- hour hike to a more leisurely 30-minute stroll. Phrases anything but Not at all (used for emphasis) 用于强调任何物 this grisly ending is anything but sentimental Example sentencesExamples Such a fight Warren would be crazy to pass up, and he is anything but crazy. The Fulford campaign proves that a community threatened is anything but apathetic. It may have been a charity match but the boys in Green were going to be anything but a walkover. Not in a sentimental sense, for a child is anything but that, but in a very factual way. Though after a few days of this for three meals a day I was starting to crave anything but. Your reporter seems to think that this is a progressive and forward thinking club when it is anything but. When the sun comes up this view can be anything but uninspiring though, and this morning was a case in point. The Military Commissions, on the other hand, he believes will be anything but fair. Smoke free it may be, but the air in the average Irish public house is anything but clean. Yet behind the lace curtains and gentility, his upbringing was anything but ordinary. anything like — with negativeAt all like — (used for emphasis) 用于强调任何物 it doesn't taste anything like wine 这尝起来根本不像酒。 Example sentencesExamples No leading economic measure has grown anything like that over the same period. All the pears we tasted didn't taste anything like their supermarket counterparts. No, not a useful one under the A3 or anything like that, but the opening of a sandwich shop. Well you are if you're anything like me. Let me tell you - ricochets in real life don't sound anything like they do on telly. But it wasn't anything like the lethal weapons that seem to be all the rage. If he was anything like a typical male wearer, he won't have done it any favours. If you're anything like me it won't be just your kids who leave feeling a new world has opened up to them. Mr Wade said he had never experienced anything like it and pleaded with owners to look after their dogs. She's been fixing me with looks all night, but I assumed it wasn't anything like that! (as) — as anything informal Extremely — 〈非正式〉极端…的 she said it out loud, clear as anything 她高声把话说出来，再清楚不过了。 Example sentencesExamples Some days she was as nice as anything, and other days I couldn't say a word without a snide comment. Her stance was as cute as anything, regularly pointing the toe of her shoe to the floor in a ballerina-like pose I could see her as clear as anything, and she seemed to be smiling. The beef is tenderloin, seared quickly, tender as anything and tossed in a good, sweet/sour teriyaki glaze. He came running over as fast as anything. But these lads are as hungry as anything and well capable of taking anyone's place. She was tough as anything. Hanson looked up from his paper, and they exchanged a mild look, which said as plainly as anything: "This isn't what we expected." He flew around in circles for a while, as fast as anything, and then finally came down for a smooth landing. All of a sudden, the basement seemed very quiet, and Rocky heard the girl's words as clear as anything. or anything informal usually with negative or in questionsAdded as a general reference to other things similar to the thing mentioned. 〈非正式〉或其他什么的（补充与前面提到的事物相似的事物） no strings attached, you don't have to join up or anything 又没什么条件，你没必要入伍或是其他什么的。 Example sentencesExamples I have tonnes of schoolwork, but no more solo trips to universities or anything. You don't need to endorse them or anything, because if the votes are fair they'll win hands down. I would recommend the movie but not vote it as best of the year or anything crazy like that. We were one of the first bands to go on tour without a record contract or anything. I was meant to have a stress free weekend with no band practices or anything. Not that I know anything about Tibetan music or anything, but that is what this reminds me of. Not that I was hoping to get a five hundred quid bike off the insurance or anything, you understand. Thankfully people that have seen us haven't hated us enough to throw beer bottles or anything! I'm not ashamed of it or anything, but I wonder what I'm supposed to be waving a flag at. He wasn't the type to show off or anything and he was so meticulous about doing everything properly. pron.1 phr.
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