any
any
an∙y¹ / ˈɛnɪ ; ˈeni /
◙determiner, pron
1. [usually in questions and negatives] some or even the smallest amount or number
• 一些，一点，少许:
»Have you got any money?
你身上有没有钱？
»Do you need any further information?
你需要进一步的信息吗？
▪ [+of]
»Are any of the paintings for sale?
这些画有没有要卖的？
»They didn't invite any of us.
他们没有邀请我们中的任何一个。
»Are thereany otherquestions?
还有没有其他问题？
»They haven't shownanyinterestat allin my research.
他们对我的研究没表示任何兴趣。
»The universities have shownfew if anysigns of a willingness to change.
这些大学即使表示愿意改革，态度也是很冷淡的。
2. used to refer to a person or thing of a particular type when what you are saying is true of all people or things of that type
• 任何一个; 无论哪个:
»Any child who breaks the rules will be punished.
凡违反规章的孩子都要受罚。
»Always check the details carefully before you sign any written agreement.
签署任何书面协议之前都要仔细审核具体内容。
»I can see you any time on Monday.
星期一随便什么时候我都能见你。
»If I can help in any way, let me know.
要是我能帮上忙的话请告诉我。
▪ [+of]
»You can choose any of the books on the list.
这张单子上的书你可以随便选。
»This excuse was as good asany other.
这个借口和其他借口如出一辙。
3. as much as possible
• 尽可能多的，所有的:
»They're going to need any help they can get.
能得到的帮助他们都需要。
4. not just any (old) man / woman / job etc, used to say that someone or something is special
• 不寻常的（老）男人/女人/工作等:
»She's not just any actress, she's one of the best.
她可不是一般的演员，她是属于顶尖的那种。
--› see any old thing at OLD (10)
--› see any old how at OLD (11)
--› see not in any way at WAY ¹ (40)^
any²
◙adv [usually in questions and negatives]
1. used before the comparative form of an adjective to mean 'even a small amount'
• 一点，丝毫〔用于形容词比较级之前〕:
»I can't run any faster.
我没法跑得更快了。
»Are you feeling any better?
你感觉好些了吗？
2. not any more / longer, if something does not happen any more or any longer, it used to happen but does not happen now
• 不再:
»Sarah doesn't live here any more.
萨拉已不住在这里了。
»He was told he wasn't wanted any longer.
他被告知不再需要他了。
3. [AmE spoken] used with a verb to mean 'at all'
• 根本〔与动词连用〕:
»We tried talking to him but that didn't help any.
我们跟他谈过，但一点儿用处也没有。
