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词汇 then again
释义
Idiom
then again(but) then again
after thinking more about something.
She'd look better if she lost maybe ten or fifteen pounds, but then again who wouldn't?It would be fun to see them — then again, I don't really have the time.
Related vocabulary: on second thought
idiomthen again(also there again)butspoken used in order to say that although something is true, something else is also true and should also be considered:She's got arthritis in her knees, same as me but not quite so bad, but then again she's younger than me.If you're married the problem is you always have to consider someone else, but there again, if you're on your own that's worse, because you have nobody to talk to.

then again

On second thought; from a different, conflicting, or contradictory point of view. This deal could really help the business get out of debt. Then again, you'd just be indebted to the government instead, so maybe it's not the best solution. I'd love to upgrade our car. Then again, there are lots of other things around the house that we need to replace more urgently.

then again

Also, but then. On the other hand, an opposite possibility. For example, I think it'll arrive tomorrow; then again, it may not, or We think you'll like this restaurant, but then again, not everyone does, or The play was a bit dull, but then she's a great actress.

then/there aˈgain

(informal) used for introducing an extra piece of information which explains something or gives another explanation for something: I thought he liked me, but then again maybe he didn’t.

then again

From another standpoint; on the other hand: I need a vacation. Then again, so do my coworkers.
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