英语词汇“almost”的读音、翻译、释义、用法及例句-青年旅行网

ALMOST

come within an inch of doing something and come within an ace of doing something

almost to do something; to come very close to doing something. (The reference to distance is usually metaphorical)

I came within an inch of going into the Army.I came within an inch of falling off the roof.She came within an ace of buying the house.

on the verge (of doing something)

just about to do something, usually something important.

I'm on the verge of opening a shoe store.Tom was on the verge of quitting school when he became interested in physics.I haven't done it yet, but I'm on the verge.

sort of something and kind of something

almost something; somewhat; somehow. (Informal.)

Isn't it sort of cold out?That was kind of a stupid thing to do, wasn't it?

stop short of (doing) something

not to go as far as doing something; not to go as far as something.

Fortunately Bob stopped short of hitting Tom.The boss criticized Jane's work, but stopped short of reprimanding her.Jack was furious but stopped short of hitting Tom.Jane wouldn't stop short of telling lies in order to get a job.

verge on something

to be almost something.

Your blouse is a lovely color. It seems to be blue verging on purple.Sally has a terrible case of the flu, and they are afraid it's verging on pneumonia.

almost there

1. Soon to be or nearly at, to, or in a given location. Don't get so restless, Mary, we're almost there.

2. Soon to be or nearly finished with some goal or task. Almost there, everyone! We just need three more orders filled and we'll be done.

almost doesn't count

Nearly doing something is not the same as actually doing it. A: "Come on Mom, I almost cleaned my whole room!" B: "I asked you to clean your room this weekend before company comes, and almost doesn't count!"

almost lost it

Nearly erupted in an intense display of emotion, usually anger or laughter. I almost lost it on the waitress after she messed up my order for the third time. Paul almost lost it at the airport when he found out that his luggage was missing. Wow, when he slipped on that banana peel, I almost lost it.

almost never

Hardly ever. I almost never go out on Friday nights anymore—I'm too old for that! We almost never travel, so this vacation is a rare treat for us.

(almost) upon (one)

(Almost) about to happen, arrive, or commence. I can't believe the Christmas season is upon us again. The years seem to be going faster and faster recently! Every time the deadline for filing taxes is almost upon me, I start to get really anxious and irritable.

sort of

Somewhat; partially; a little. I'm happy that it's summertime, but I'm still sort of sad that school is over. A: "Are you feeling better?" B: "Sort of. My throat isn't sore anymore but I'm still congested."

almost lost it

Fig. to nearly lose one's temper, composure, or control, as out of anger. I was so mad, I almost lost it. When he saw the dent in his fender, he almost lost it.

sort of

and kind of

Yes, but only to a small degree. Bob: Do you like what you're doing in school? Alice: Kind of. Henry: What do you think about all these new laws? Do they worry you? John: Sort of.

sort of something

and kind of something

almost something; somewhat; somehow. Isn't it sort of cold out? That was kind of a stupid thing to do, wasn't it?

sort of

Informal

Somewhat; rather: "Gambling and prostitution ... have been prohibited, but only sort of" (George F. Will).

词汇	almost
释义	ALMOST come within an inch of doing something and come within an ace of doing something almost to do something; to come very close to doing something. (The reference to distance is usually metaphorical) I came within an inch of going into the Army.I came within an inch of falling off the roof.She came within an ace of buying the house. on the verge (of doing something) just about to do something, usually something important. I'm on the verge of opening a shoe store.Tom was on the verge of quitting school when he became interested in physics.I haven't done it yet, but I'm on the verge. sort of something and kind of something almost something; somewhat; somehow. (Informal.) Isn't it sort of cold out?That was kind of a stupid thing to do, wasn't it? stop short of (doing) something not to go as far as doing something; not to go as far as something. Fortunately Bob stopped short of hitting Tom.The boss criticized Jane's work, but stopped short of reprimanding her.Jack was furious but stopped short of hitting Tom.Jane wouldn't stop short of telling lies in order to get a job. verge on something to be almost something. Your blouse is a lovely color. It seems to be blue verging on purple.Sally has a terrible case of the flu, and they are afraid it's verging on pneumonia. almost there 1. Soon to be or nearly at, to, or in a given location. Don't get so restless, Mary, we're almost there. 2. Soon to be or nearly finished with some goal or task. Almost there, everyone! We just need three more orders filled and we'll be done. almost doesn't count Nearly doing something is not the same as actually doing it. A: "Come on Mom, I almost cleaned my whole room!" B: "I asked you to clean your room this weekend before company comes, and almost doesn't count!" almost lost it Nearly erupted in an intense display of emotion, usually anger or laughter. I almost lost it on the waitress after she messed up my order for the third time. Paul almost lost it at the airport when he found out that his luggage was missing. Wow, when he slipped on that banana peel, I almost lost it. almost never Hardly ever. I almost never go out on Friday nights anymore—I'm too old for that! We almost never travel, so this vacation is a rare treat for us. (almost) upon (one) (Almost) about to happen, arrive, or commence. I can't believe the Christmas season is upon us again. The years seem to be going faster and faster recently! Every time the deadline for filing taxes is almost upon me, I start to get really anxious and irritable. sort of Somewhat; partially; a little. I'm happy that it's summertime, but I'm still sort of sad that school is over. A: "Are you feeling better?" B: "Sort of. My throat isn't sore anymore but I'm still congested." almost lost it Fig. to nearly lose one's temper, composure, or control, as out of anger. I was so mad, I almost lost it. When he saw the dent in his fender, he almost lost it. sort of and kind of Yes, but only to a small degree. Bob: Do you like what you're doing in school? Alice: Kind of. Henry: What do you think about all these new laws? Do they worry you? John: Sort of. sort of something and kind of something almost something; somewhat; somehow. Isn't it sort of cold out? That was kind of a stupid thing to do, wasn't it? sort of Informal Somewhat; rather: "Gambling and prostitution ... have been prohibited, but only sort of" (George F. Will).
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