still

adv.

1. 还；还是；仍然；依旧
   continuing until a particular point in time and not finishing
   1. I wrote to them last month and I'm still waiting for a reply.
      我上个月给他们写了信，到现在还在等回音。
   2. Mum, I'm still hungry!
      妈，我还饿！
   3. Do you still live at the same address?
      你还住在原地址吗？
   4. There's still time to change your mind.
      你还有时间改变主意。
   5. It was, and still is, my favourite movie.
      那部影片以前是我最喜欢的，现在仍然是。
2. （虽然…）还是；但；不过
   despite what has just been said
   1. We searched everywhere but we still couldn't find it.
      我们四处找，但还是没找到。
   2. The weather was cold and wet. Still, we had a great time.
      天气又冷又潮，不过我们仍旧玩得很开心。
3. （加强比较级）还要，更
   used for making a comparison stronger
   1. The next day was warmer still.
      第二天更暖和了。
   2. If you can manage to get two tickets that's better still.
      要是你能设法弄到两张票，那就更好了。
4. 还有（更多）
   even more
   1. There was still more bad news to come.
      随后还传来了其他的坏消息。

adj.

1. 静止的；平静的；安静的；寂静的
   not moving; calm and quiet
   1. still water
      平静的水面
   2. Keep still while I brush your hair.
      我给你梳头时你不要动。
   3. The kids found it hard to stay still .
      孩子们觉得待着不动很难做到。
   4. Can't you sit still ?
      你就不能老老实实坐一会儿吗？
   5. We stayed in a village where time has stood still (= life has not changed for many years) .
      我们待在一个时间似乎凝滞了的村子里。
2. 无风的
   with no wind
   1. a still summer's day
      无风的夏日
   2. the still night air
      夜间宁静的空气
3. 不含碳酸气的；不起泡的
   not containing bubbles of gas; not fizzy
   1. still mineral water
      无汽矿泉水

noun

1. （电影或录像的）定格画面；剧照
   a photograph of a scene from a film/movie or video
   1. a publicity still from his new movie
      他的新电影的广告剧照
2. （制酒的）蒸馏器
   a piece of equipment that is used for making strong alcoholic drinks
   1. a whisky still
      威士忌蒸馏器

verb

1. （使）静止，平静，安静
   to become calm and quiet; to make sth calm and quiet
   1. The wind stilled.
      风停了。
   2. She spoke quietly to still the frightened child.
      她轻声安慰受到惊吓的孩子。
   3. to still sb's doubts/fears
      消除某人的疑虑 / 恐惧

ADVERB USES 副词用法

1. ADV 还是;还;仍然;依然
   If a situation that used to exist still exists, it has continued and exists now.
   1. I still dream of home...
      我依然做梦梦见家。
   2. Brian's toe is still badly swollen and he cannot put on his shoe...
      布赖恩的脚趾还是肿得很厉害，穿不上鞋。
   3. If you don't like the job, why are you still there?...
      如果你不喜欢这份工作，为什么还呆在那里呢？
   4. There are still doubts about the final signing of the two treaties.
      仍然有人怀疑这两份条约最终能否签署。
2. ADV 仍然，还是(会或可能)
   If something that has not yet happened could still happen, it is possible that it will happen. If something that has not yet happened is still to happen, it will happen at a later time.
   1. Big money could still be made if the crisis keeps oil prices high...
      如果这场危机让油价居高不下的话，仍然有可能赚大钱。
   2. We could still make it, but we won't get there till three...
      我们仍然可以赶去，只不过要到 3 点钟才能到。
   3. The details have still to be worked out...
      具体细节还有待敲定。
   4. Still to come, the financial news and the weather at a quarter to two.
      稍后是1点45分的财经新闻和天气预报。
3. ADV (用以强调剩余物)还有
   If you say that there is still an amount of something left, you are emphasizing that there is that amount left.
   1. Bardi coloured the milk with the slightest touch of coffee, of which there was still plenty...
      巴尔迪只加了少许咖啡给牛奶调色，还剩下很多。
   2. There are still some outstanding problems...
      还有一些未解决的问题。
   3. There's still time to catch up with them.
      还有时间追上他们。
4. ADV 但是;尽管如此;(虽然…)还是
   You use still to emphasize that something remains the case or is true in spite of what you have just said.
   1. I'm average for my height. But I still feel I'm fatter than I should be...
      从身高来看，我算是中等身材。但我还是觉得自己胖了点。
   2. Despite the ruling, Boreham was still found guilty.
      尽管法庭先前已有裁决，博勒姆还是被判有罪。
5. ADV (表示不必担心)然而，不过
   You use still to indicate that a problem or difficulty is not really worth worrying about.
   1. Their luck had simply run out. Still, never fear...
      他们的好运已经到头了。不过，别担心。
   2. 'Any idea who is going to be here this weekend?' — 'No. Still, who cares?'
      “知道这个周末谁要来吗?”——“不知道。不过，管他呢。”
6. ADV (与 further, another, more 等连用强调数量惊人或极大)更，还
   You use still in expressions such as still further ,still another, and still more to show that you find the number or quantity of things you are referring to surprising or excessive.
   1. We look forward to strengthening still further our already close co-operation with the police service...
      我们期盼着进一步加强和警方的合作，形成更加紧密的合作关系。
   2. Why did the bank not conduct its own audit before lending still more?
      银行为什么不在贷出更多钱之前先审计自己的账目呢？
7. ADV (与比较级连用强调某种特点)更，还要
   You use still with comparatives to indicate that something has even more of a quality than something else.
   1. Formula One motor car racing is supposed to be dangerous. 'Indycar' racing is supposed to be more dangerous still.
      据说，一级方程式赛车很危险，而“印第赛车”相比更危险。

If you say that something is still happening or is still the case, you are usually emphasizing your surprise that it has been happening or has been the case for so long. She was still looking at me... There are still plenty of horses round here. Already is often used to add emphasis or to suggest that it is surprising that something has happened so soon. They were already eating their lunch. You use yet in negative sentences and in questions. It is often used to add emphasis, to suggest surprise that something has not happened, or to say that it will happen later. Have you seen it yet?... The troops could not yet see the shore... It isn't dark yet.
still 通常用于表示对某件事发生或持续很长时间感到惊奇，如：She was still looking at me (她仍在看着我)，There are still plenty of horses round here (附近仍有很多匹马)。already 则往往用来强调或暗示某事发生得如此之快，令人意想不到，如：They were already eating their lunch (他们已经在吃午饭了)。yet 则常用在否定句和疑问句中加强语气，对某事尚未发生表示惊奇，或表示某事以后会发生，如：Have you seen it yet (你已经见过它了吗)，The troops could not yet see the shore (部队还看不到海岸)，It isn't dark yet (天还没黑)。

NOT MOVING OR MAKING A NOISE 不移动或不发出声音

1. ADJ-GRADED 静止的;不动的
   If you stay still, you stay in the same position and do not move.
   1. David had been dancing about like a child, but suddenly he stood still and looked at Brad...
      戴维一直像个孩子似的蹦蹦跳跳，但突然他停了下来看着布拉德。
   2. He played the tape through once, then sat very still for several minutes...
      他把磁带从头到尾放了一遍，然后一动不动地静坐了几分钟。
   3. He recalled her still face and the hurt in her eyes when he had refused her help...
      他还记得自己拒绝了她的帮助时，她那张毫无表情的脸和受伤的眼神。
   4. Gladys was still, then she shook her head slowly.
      格拉迪丝一动不动，然后慢慢地摇了摇头。
2. ADJ-GRADED (空气或水)静止的，不流动的
   If air or water is still, it is not moving.
   1. The night air was very still...
      夜晚没有什么风。
   2. He watched the still water over the side of the boat.
      他看着船边平静的水。
3. ADJ (饮料)不含碳酸气的，不冒泡的
   Drinks that are still do not contain any bubbles of carbon dioxide.
   1. ...a glass of still orange.
      一杯无汽橘子水
4. ADJ-GRADED 宁静的;寂静的
   If a place is still, it is quiet and shows no sign of activity.
   1. In the room it was very still.
      房间里十分宁静。
5. V-ERG (使)安静；(使)无声
   If a sound stills or is stilled, it becomes quiet.
   1. Her crying slowly stilled...
      她的哭声慢慢静了下来。
   2. The roar of the crowd stilled to an expectant murmur...
      人群的喧哗平息下来，变成了满怀期待的低语声。
   3. The people's voice has been stilled.
      人们安静了下来。
6. 电影剧照
   A still is a photograph taken from a cinema film which is used for publicity purposes.

EQUIPMENT 仪器设备

1. (制酒的)蒸馏器
   A still is a piece of equipment used to make strong alcoholic drinks by a process called distilling.

1. I still wanted to be friends with Alison
   我还是想和艾莉森做朋友。
2. I still dream of home
   我依然做梦梦见家。
3. Brian's toe is still badly swollen and he cannot put on his shoe
   布赖恩的脚趾还是肿得很厉害，穿不上鞋。
4. If you don't like the job, why are you still there?
   如果你不喜欢这份工作，为什么还呆在那里呢？
5. There are still doubts about the final signing of the two treaties.
   仍然有人怀疑这两份条约最终能否签署。
6. Big money could still be made if the crisis keeps oil prices high
   如果这场危机让油价居高不下的话，仍然有可能赚大钱。
7. We could still make it, but we won't get there till three
   我们仍然可以赶去，只不过要到3点钟才能到。
8. The details have still to be worked out
   具体细节还有待敲定。
9. Bardi coloured the milk with the slightest touch of coffee, of which there was still plenty
   巴尔迪只加了少许咖啡给牛奶调色，还剩下很多。
10. There are still some outstanding problems
    还有一些未解决的问题。
11. There's still time to catch up with them.
    还有时间追上他们。
12. I'm average for my height. But I still feel I'm fatter than I should be
    从身高来看，我算是中等身材。但我还是觉得自己胖了点。
13. Their luck had simply run out. Still, never fear
    他们的好运已经到头了。不过，别担心。
14. 'Any idea who is going to be here this weekend?' — 'No. Still, who cares?'
    “知道这个周末谁要来吗？”——“不知道。不过，管他呢。”
15. We look forward to strengthening still further our already close co-operation with the police service
    我们期盼着进一步加强和警方的合作，形成更加紧密的合作关系。
16. Why did the bank not conduct its own audit before lending still more?
    银行为什么不在贷出更多钱之前先审计自己的账目呢？
17. Formula One motor car racing is supposed to be dangerous. 'Indycar' racing is supposed to be more dangerous still.
    据说，一级方程式赛车很危险，而“印第赛车”相比更危险。
18. David had been dancing about like a child, but suddenly he stood still and looked at Brad
    戴维一直像个孩子似的蹦蹦跳跳，但突然他停了下来看着布拉德。
19. He played the tape through once, then sat very still for several minutes
    他把磁带从头到尾放了一遍，然后一动不动地静坐了几分钟。
20. He recalled her still face and the hurt in her eyes when he had refused her help
    他还记得自己拒绝了她的帮助时，她那张毫无表情的脸和受伤的眼神。
21. Gladys was still, then she shook her head slowly.
    格拉迪丝一动不动，然后慢慢地摇了摇头。
22. The night air was very still
    夜晚没有什么风。
23. He watched the still water over the side of the boat.
    他看着船边平静的水。
24. In the room it was very still.
    房间里十分宁静。
25. Her crying slowly stilled
    她的哭声慢慢静了下来。
26. The roar of the crowd stilled to an expectant murmur
    人群的喧哗平息下来，变成了满怀期待的低语声。
27. I think a lot of people still underestimate him
    我觉得很多人仍然低估了他。
28. To my mind, he was still a child.
    在我的心目中，他还是个孩子。
29. The relations between them have become still more harmonous.
    他们之间的关系更融洽了。

  still yet【导航词义：还，依然】

  still adv. 仍然，还

〔辨析〕指原有的状况仍未改变，或某种情形仍在继续，可用于肯定句、否定句及疑问句中。

  yet adv. 还，仍然

〔辨析〕指某事尚未发生或完成，或某种情形尚未出现，也可用于询问某事是否已经发生，多用于否定句和疑问句中。

  silent calm pacific peaceful quiet still【导航词义：平静的，安静的】

  silent adj. 寂静的，无声的

〔辨析〕指没有任何声音的，或不弄出任何声响的。

  calm adj. 平静的，镇静的

〔辨析〕普通用词，指天气无风的或海洋等风平浪静的，也可指人镇定沉着、心平气和的。

  pacific adj. 〈文〉宁静的，平静的

〔辨析〕多指某段时间或某个场所、环境等安静的，无令人担忧或激动之事。

  peaceful adj. 安静的，安宁的；和平的

〔辨析〕普通用词，用于形容不为外界因素所刺激或扰乱的平静状态，也可指不涉及暴力的。

  quiet adj. 安静的，平静的

〔辨析〕普通用词，指环境等很安静、几乎或完全没有噪音的，也可指不被打扰、安谧恬静的；用于人时则表示性情温和文静的。

  still adj. 寂静的；静止的

〔辨析〕指环境等非常安静、几乎或全然无声的，也可指人静止不动的。

adv.

even/much/still less

• 更不用说；更何况
  and certainly not
  1. No explanation was offered, still less an apology.
     连个解释都不给，就更不用说道歉了。

adj.

the still of the night

• 万籁俱寂的夜晚；夜阑人静
  the time during the night when it is quiet and calm

a/the still small voice

• 上帝的教示；良心的呼唤
  the voice of God or your conscience , that tells you to do what is morally right

still waters run deep

• 静水流深；木讷寡言者也许胸藏丘壑
  a person who seems to be quiet or shy may surprise you by knowing a lot or having deep feelings

noun

1. a plant and works where alcoholic drinks are made by distillation

   Synonym:    distillery

2. an apparatus used for the distillation of liquids

3. a static photograph (especially one taken from a movie and used for advertising purposes)
   1. he wanted some stills for a magazine ad

4. (poetic) tranquil silence
   1. the still of the night

   Synonym:    hushstillness

verb

1. cause to be quiet or not talk
   1. Please silence the children in the church!

   Synonym:    hushquietensilenceshut uphush up

2. make motionless

3. make calm or still
   1. quiet the dragons of worry and fear

   Synonym:    calmcalm downquiettranquilizetranquillizetranquillisequietenlull

4. lessen the intensity of or calm
   1. The news eased my conscience
   2. still the fears

   Synonym:    allayrelieveease

adj

1. (of a body of water) free from disturbance by heavy waves
   1. a ribbon of sand between the angry sea and the placid bay
   2. the quiet waters of a lagoon
   3. a lake of tranquil blue water reflecting a tranquil blue sky
   4. a smooth channel crossing
   5. scarcely a ripple on the still water
   6. unruffled water

   Synonym:    placidquiettranquilsmoothunruffled

2. free from noticeable current
   1. a still pond
   2. still waters run deep

3. not in physical motion
   1. the inertia of an object at rest

   Synonym:    inactivemotionlessstatic

4. used of pictures
   1. a still photograph
   2. Cezanne's still life of apples

5. marked by absence of sound
   1. a silent house
   2. soundless footsteps on the grass
   3. the night was still

   Synonym:    silentsoundless

6. not sparkling
   1. a still wine
   2. still mineral water

   Synonym:    noneffervescent

adv

1. to a greater degree or extent
   1. looked sick and felt even worse
   2. an even (or still) more interesting problem
   3. still another problem must be solved
   4. a yet sadder tale

   Synonym:    evenyet

2. despite anything to the contrary (usually following a concession)
   1. although I'm a little afraid, however I'd like to try it
   2. while we disliked each other, nevertheless we agreed
   3. he was a stern yet fair master
   4. granted that it is dangerous, all the same I still want to go

   Synonym:    howeverneverthelesswithalyetall the sameeven sononethelessnotwithstanding

3. with reference to action or condition
   1. it's still warm outside
   2. will you still love me when we're old and grey?

4. without moving or making a sound
   1. he sat still as a statue
   2. time stood still
   3. they waited stock-still outside the door
   4. he couldn't hold still any longer

   Synonym:    stock-still