altogether
altogether
al∙to∙geth∙er¹ / ˌɔltəˈgɛðə ; ˌɔ:ltəˈgeðə /
◙adv
1. used to emphasize that something has been done completely or has finished completely
• 完全，全部〔用于强调完成或结束〕:
»an old custom that has vanished altogether
一个完全消失了的古老习俗
»Congress could ban the procession altogether.
国会可以完全禁止这次游行。
2. [+adj / adv] used to emphasize that the way you describe something is completely true
• 十分，全然〔用于强调真实性〕:
»In Canada, the situation is altogether different.
在加拿大，情况完全不一样。
»This latest problem isaltogether moreserious.
这一最新的问题实在是要严重多了。
»not altogether ( = not completely )
不完全
»I wasn't altogether happy about Mike staying over.
我对迈克来这里住并不十分高兴。
»The results were not altogether surprising.
结果并不完全出人意料。
3. used to show that you are referring to the total amount
• 总计，总共:
»There were five people altogether.
总共有五个人。
»How much do I owe you altogether?
我总共欠你多少钱？
4. used to make a final statement about several things you have just mentioned
• 总的说来，总而言之;
【SYN】 all in all
»Lots of sunshine, wonderful food, and amazing nightlife – altogether a great vacation!
充沛的阳光，可口的食物，美妙的夜生活 — 总的说来，这次度假开心极了！
altogether²
◙noun
1. in the altogether, not wearing any clothes – used humorously
• 赤身露体〔幽默用法〕:
»Several of the men were parading around in the altogether.
那些男人中有几个在裸体游行。
