than
A conjunction and preposition used to introduce the second part of a comparison. It is typically placed after comparative adjectives or adverbs to show a difference between two people, things, or actions.
例句
3 / 5She is taller than her brother.
She is taller than her brother.
The proposed budget is higher than the original estimate.
The proposed budget is higher than the original estimate.
I'd rather eat pizza than salad tonight.
I'd rather eat pizza than salad tonight.
词族
记忆技巧
Remember: thAn is for compArison (both have 'A'). thEn is for timE (both have 'E').
快速测验
This phone is much faster ___ my old one.
正确！
正确答案是： than
例句
She is taller than her brother.
everydayShe is taller than her brother.
The proposed budget is higher than the original estimate.
formalThe proposed budget is higher than the original estimate.
I'd rather eat pizza than salad tonight.
informalI'd rather eat pizza than salad tonight.
The carbon emissions in 2020 were lower than those recorded in 2019.
academicThe carbon emissions in 2020 were lower than those recorded in 2019.
Our sales targets are more ambitious than last year.
businessOur sales targets are more ambitious than last year.
词族
常见搭配
常用短语
better late than never
better late than never
more often than not
more often than not
easier said than done
easier said than done
容易混淆的词
Than is used for comparisons, while then is an adverb referring to time or sequence.
使用说明
Use 'than' after comparative adjectives (like 'smaller', 'faster') or after 'more'/'less'. It links the two things being compared.
常见错误
The most common mistake is spelling it as 'then'. Remember that 'than' is for comparing and 'then' is for time.
记忆技巧
Remember: thAn is for compArison (both have 'A'). thEn is for timE (both have 'E').
词源
From Old English 'thanne', originally a variant of the word 'then' used to express sequence or relative degree.
语法模式
快速测验
This phone is much faster ___ my old one.
正确！
正确答案是： than
相关语法
相关表达
相关词
alienation
B2Alienation refers to the state of feeling isolated or excluded from a group, society, or even oneself. It describes a sense of emotional distance where an individual feels they do not belong or have no connection to their environment.
alignment
B2Alignment refers to the process or state of arranging parts into a straight line or into their correct relative positions. Metaphorically, it describes the state of agreement or cooperation between different groups, goals, or ideas.
alimentary
B2Relating to nourishment or the organs of digestion in the body. It is most frequently used in medical and biological contexts to describe the path food takes through an organism.
alkaline
B2Alkaline describes a chemical substance that has a pH level greater than 7, which is the opposite of being acidic. It is often used to describe soil, water, or solutions that can neutralize acids.
allegation
B2A formal claim or statement that someone has done something illegal or wrong, typically one made without proof. It is widely used in legal and journalistic contexts to describe accusations that have not yet been verified by a court of law.
allergy
B2A medical condition in which the body's immune system reacts abnormally to a foreign substance, such as pollen, pet dander, or food. This reaction can cause various symptoms like sneezing, itching, or swelling, ranging from mild irritation to life-threatening emergencies.
alleviation
B2The action or process of making suffering, deficiency, or a problem less severe or more bearable. It refers to the partial improvement of a negative situation rather than a complete cure or solution.
allied
B2To be joined or connected in a cooperative relationship, typically for a common political, military, or professional goal. It describes entities that have formed an alliance to increase their collective strength or achieve a shared objective.
allocation
B2The process of giving out or distributing something, especially resources like money, time, or space, for a specific purpose. It refers both to the act of assigning these resources and the specific amount or share that has been assigned.
allotment
B2To assign or distribute a specific portion of something, such as time, money, or tasks, to a person or for a particular purpose. It implies a formal or structured division based on a planned share or quota.
评论 (0)
登录后评论免费开始学习语言
免费开始学习