英语词汇“more”的释义、区别辨析及用法例句-英语同义词词典

moremore /mɔr/ adjective, pronoun 1 an additional amount► more adjective, pronoun

an amount of something that comes or is given after an amount of the same thing:

She offered her guest some more coffee.

There will be more rain tomorrow.

Could I have a little more? I’m still hungry.

➔ More is used when talking about amounts or groups, but you can also talk about one more person or thing: I would like to ask you one more question.

► another adjective, pronoun

one more person, thing, or amount of the same kind:

They decided to have another child.

Let’s wait another ten minutes – I’m sure he’ll be here soon.

He scored a goal, and then quickly scored another.

► further adjective (formal)

more, or another thing or amount:

If you need further information, just ask.

They made a further attempt to restart the peace talks.

► additional adjective (formal)

more, or another person, thing, or amount:

No additional details about the arrest were provided.

The Democrats need to gain an additional 20 seats to win control of the House.

► extra adjective

more than the usual amount or price:

Can I have extra fries with my burger?

If you want air conditioning, you have to pay extra.

2 a larger number or amount► more adjective, pronoun

a larger number or amount, or a larger part of a group or amount:

You should spend more time checking your spelling.

He earns more money than I do.

We want more of our students to go to college.

► higher adjective

more than another amount, level, or price:

Housing prices there are higher than in other areas of the city.

The workers are demanding higher wages.

► greater adjective

a larger amount of a quality, feeling, action, etc. Greater is fairly formal:

Nothing is of greater importance to us than our children.

► above preposition, adverb

more than a number, amount, or level:

The temperature was two degrees above zero last night.

To pass the test, you need a score of 60 or above.

Our high school scored above average on the test.

► over preposition, adverb

more than a number, amount, or age. Use over especially when it is not important to say exactly how much more:

Our office receives over 2,000 applications a year.

The class is only for children aged 13 and over.

► beyond preposition

more than a particular number or amount. Use beyond especially when the other amount is a particular level or limit:

The price was beyond what we could afford to pay.

► exceeding preposition (formal)

more than a number, amount, or level. Exceeding is only used before a number:

Income exceeding $82,250 is taxed at a higher level.

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单词	more
例句	moremore /mɔr/ adjective, pronoun 1 an additional amount► more adjective, pronoun an amount of something that comes or is given after an amount of the same thing: She offered her guest some more coffee. There will be more rain tomorrow. Could I have a little more? I’m still hungry. ➔ More is used when talking about amounts or groups, but you can also talk about one more person or thing: I would like to ask you one more question. ► another adjective, pronoun one more person, thing, or amount of the same kind: They decided to have another child. Let’s wait another ten minutes – I’m sure he’ll be here soon. He scored a goal, and then quickly scored another. ► further adjective (formal) more, or another thing or amount: If you need further information, just ask. They made a further attempt to restart the peace talks. ► additional adjective (formal) more, or another person, thing, or amount: No additional details about the arrest were provided. The Democrats need to gain an additional 20 seats to win control of the House. ► extra adjective more than the usual amount or price: Can I have extra fries with my burger? If you want air conditioning, you have to pay extra. 2 a larger number or amount► more adjective, pronoun a larger number or amount, or a larger part of a group or amount: You should spend more time checking your spelling. He earns more money than I do. We want more of our students to go to college. ► higher adjective more than another amount, level, or price: Housing prices there are higher than in other areas of the city. The workers are demanding higher wages. ► greater adjective a larger amount of a quality, feeling, action, etc. Greater is fairly formal: Nothing is of greater importance to us than our children. ► above preposition, adverb more than a number, amount, or level: The temperature was two degrees above zero last night. To pass the test, you need a score of 60 or above. Our high school scored above average on the test. ► over preposition, adverb more than a number, amount, or age. Use over especially when it is not important to say exactly how much more: Our office receives over 2,000 applications a year. The class is only for children aged 13 and over. ► beyond preposition more than a particular number or amount. Use beyond especially when the other amount is a particular level or limit: The price was beyond what we could afford to pay. ► exceeding preposition (formal) more than a number, amount, or level. Exceeding is only used before a number: Income exceeding $82,250 is taxed at a higher level. ANTONYMS ➔ see less
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