even

adv.

1. （强调出乎意料）甚至，连，即使
   used to emphasize sth unexpected or surprising
   1. He never even opened the letter (= so he certainly didn't read it) .
      他根本没打开过那封信。
   2. It was cold there even in summer (= so it must have been very cold in winter) .
      那儿即使夏天也很冷。
   3. Even a child can understand it (= so adults certainly can) .
      就连小孩子也能理解。
   4. She didn't even call to say she wasn't coming.
      她甚至没打电话来说一声她不来了。
2. （用以加强比较）甚至更，愈加，还
   used when you are comparing things, to make the comparison stronger
   1. You know even less about it than I do.
      你对此事的了解甚至还不如我。
   2. She's even more intelligent than her sister.
      她甚至比她姐姐还聪明。
3. （引出更精确的说法）甚至可以说，其实，实际上
   used to introduce a more exact description of sb/sth
   1. It's an unattractive building, ugly even.
      这栋建筑毫不美观，甚至可以说难看。

adj.

平滑；平 smooth/level

1. 平滑的；平的；平坦的
   smooth, level and flat
   1. You need an even surface to work on.
      你需要有个平面在上面工作。

不变 not changing

2. （数量、速度等）变化不大的，均匀的，平稳的
   not changing very much in amount, speed, etc.
   1. an even temperature all year
      常年温度变化不大
   2. Children do not learn at an even pace.
      孩子学东西时快时慢。

相等 equal

3. 相等的；均等的
   equal or the same for each person, team, place, etc.
   1. Our scores are now even.
      我们的比分现在相等。
   2. the even distribution of food
      食物的平均分配
4. 均衡的；不相上下的；同一水平的
   equally balanced or of an equal standard
   1. an even contest
      势均力敌的竞赛
   2. The two players were pretty even.
      这两个运动员不分上下。

数目 numbers

5. 双数的；偶数的
   that can be divided exactly by two
   1. 4, 6, 8, 10 are all even numbers .
      4、6、8、10都是偶数。

大小相同 same size

6. 匀称的；均匀的；同样大小的
   equally spaced and the same size
   1. even features/teeth
      匀称的面容；整齐的牙齿

平静 calm

7. 镇静的；稳重的；平和的，温和的
   calm; not changing or becoming upset
   1. She has a very even temperament.
      她的性情非常平和。
   2. He spoke in a steady, even voice.
      当时他说话的声音平稳而镇静。

verb

verb

DISCOURSE USES 话语用法

1. ADV 甚至;连；即使
   You use even to suggest that what comes just after or just before it in the sentence is rather surprising.
   1. He kept calling me for years, even after he got married...
      多年来他一直打电话给我，甚至是在他结婚以后。
   2. Even dark-skinned women should use sunscreens...
      即使黑皮肤的女性也应该涂抹防晒霜。
   3. I cannot come to a decision about it now or even give any indication of my own views...
      现在我无法对此作出决定，甚至就连自己是什么观点也不能作任何暗示。
   4. He didn't even hear what I said.
      他甚至没听见我说什么。
2. ADV （与形容词、副词的比较级连用）更加，愈发
   You use even with comparative adjectives and adverbs to emphasize a quality that someone or something has.
   1. It was on television that he made an even stronger impact as an interviewer...
      作为采访者，是电视让他产生了更大的影响。
   2. During his second day Edward looked even more pale and quiet than on his first...
      第二天，爱德华看起来比前一天更加苍白，也更加安静了。
   3. Stan was speaking even more slowly than usual.
      斯坦说得比平常还要慢。
3. PHR-CONJ-SUBORD 即使；尽管；纵然
   You use even if or even though to indicate that a particular fact does not make the rest of your statement untrue.
   1. Cynthia is not ashamed of what she does, even if she ends up doing something wrong...
      辛西娅不为自己的所作所为感到羞愧，即使最终证明她所做的是错误的。
   2. Even though I'm supposed to be working by myself, there are other people who I can interact with.
      即便是需要我一个人工作，我还是可以和别人进行交流的。
4. PHR-CONJ-SUBORD 恰巧在…时候;正当
   If one thing happens even as something else happens, they both happen at exactly the same time.
   1. Even as she said this, she knew it was not quite true...
      就在她说这个的时候，她知道自己说的并非全是真的。
   2. He had been aware, even as he slept, of the noise of the engine.
      即使在睡觉的时候，他也一直听得到发动机的噪音。
5. PHRASE 即便如此;尽管这样
   You use even so to introduce a surprising fact which relates to what you have just said.
   1. The bus was only half full. Even so, a young man asked Nina if the seat next to her was taken...
      公共汽车上只坐满了一半。尽管如此，一个年轻男子还是问尼娜她旁边的座位有没有人坐。
   2. She has never given up her nationality. Even so, her opponents argue that she is not a true Burmese.
      她从未放弃过她的国籍。即便如此，反对者仍然说她不是真正的缅甸人。
6. PHRASE 尽管那样;即使那样
   You use even then to say that something is the case in spite of what has just been stated or whatever the circumstances may be.
   1. Peace could come only gradually, in carefully measured steps. Even then, it sounds almost impossible to achieve...
      和平只会逐渐到来，而且每一步都走得小心翼翼。即使那样，要实现和平听起来仍几乎不可能。
   2. She was at her prettiest in her late teens, but even then she always had somebody who was prettier.
      她在十八九岁的时候最漂亮，但是即使在那时，也总有人比她更漂亮。

ADJECTIVE USES 形容词用法

1. ADJ-GRADED 不变的;恒定的
   An even measurement or rate stays at about the same level.
   1. How important is it to have an even temperature when you're working?...
      工作时周围环境温度恒定有多么重要呢？
   2. The brick-built property keeps the temperature at an even level throughout the year.
      那栋砖砌的房子里全年温度恒定。
2. ADJ-GRADED 平坦的;光滑的
   An even surface is smooth and flat.
   1. The tables are fitted with a glass top to provide an even surface.
      桌子装了玻璃表面，因此十分平滑。
3. ADJ-GRADED 平均的;均等的
   If there is an even distribution or division of something, each person, group, or area involved has an equal amount.
   1. Divide the dough into 12 even pieces and shape each piece into a ball...
      将面团分成12等份，每份揉成球状。
   2. Many are tired of being unpopular because of their wealth and would encourage more even distribution of it.
      很多人厌倦了因为自己的财富而不受欢迎，从而会鼓励更加均匀地分配财富。
4. ADJ-GRADED （比赛、竞争等）平衡的，不相上下的，势均力敌的
   An even contest or competition is equally balanced between the two sides who are taking part.
   1. It was an even game.
      这是一场势均力敌的比赛。
   2. ...an even match between eight nations.
      8个国家间一场不相上下的竞赛
5. ADJ 扯平的;互不相欠的
   If you are even with someone, you do not owe them anything, such as money or a favour.
   1. You don't owe me. I don't owe you. We're even.
      你不欠我，我也不欠你，我们扯平了。
6. ADJ-GRADED 心平气和的;平静的
   If your voice is even, you are speaking in a very controlled way which makes it difficult for people to tell what your feelings are.
   1. My voice surprised me; it was even and emotionless.
      我的声音听起来心平气和、不露一丝感情，这让我自己颇感惊讶。
7. 偶数的;双数的
   An even number can be divided exactly by the number two.
8. See also: They have a more than even chance of winning the next election... evens
9. PHRASE 收支相抵；不赔不赚
   When a company or a persn running a business breaks even, they make neither a profit nor a loss.
   1. The airline hopes to break even next year and return to profit the following year...
      那家航空公司希望明年实现收支相抵，在随后一年重新盈利。
   2. The theatre needs to fill over ninety per cent of its seats every night just to break even.
      那家剧院每天晚上需要有90%以上的上座率才刚刚能够收支相抵。
10. PHRASE 跟…算账;与…扯平；向…报复
    If you say that you are going to get even with someone, you mean that you are going to cause them the same amount of harm or annoyance as they have caused you.
    1. I'm going to get even with you for this...
       我会跟你算这笔账的。
    2. Don't get angry, get even.
       与其生闷气，不如出口气。
11. to be on an even keel → see: keel

PHRASAL VERB USES 短语动词用法

1. He kept calling me for years, even after he got married
   多年来他一直打电话给我，甚至是在他结婚以后。
2. Even dark-skinned women should use sunscreens
   即使黑皮肤的女性也应该涂抹防晒霜。
3. I cannot come to a decision about it now or even give any indication of my own views
   现在我无法对此作出决定，甚至就连自己是什么观点也不能作任何暗示。
4. He didn't even hear what I said.
   他甚至没听见我说什么。
5. It was on television that he made an even stronger impact as an interviewer
   作为采访者，是电视让他产生了更大的影响。
6. During his second day Edward looked even more pale and quiet than on his first
   第二天，爱德华看起来比前一天更加苍白，也更加安静了。
7. Stan was speaking even more slowly than usual.
   斯坦说得比平常还要慢。
8. Cynthia is not ashamed of what she does, even if she ends up doing something wrong
   辛西娅不为自己的所作所为感到羞愧，即使最终证明她所做的是错误的。
9. Even though I'm supposed to be working by myself, there are other people who I can interact with.
   即便是需要我一个人工作，我还是可以和别人进行交流的。
10. Even as she said this, she knew it was not quite true
    就在她说这个的时候，她知道自己说的并非全是真的。
11. He had been aware, even as he slept, of the noise of the engine.
    即使在睡觉的时候，他也一直听得到发动机的噪音。
12. The bus was only half full. Even so, a young man asked Nina if the seat next to her was taken
    公共汽车上只坐满了一半。尽管如此，一个年轻男子还是问尼娜她旁边的座位有没有人坐。
13. She has never given up her nationality. Even so, her opponents argue that she is not a true Burmese.
    她从未放弃过她的国籍。即便如此，反对者仍然说她不是真正的缅甸人。
14. Peace could come only gradually, in carefully measured steps. Even then, it sounds almost impossible to achieve
    和平只会逐渐到来，而且每一步都走得小心翼翼。即使那样，要实现和平听起来仍几乎不可能。
15. She was at her prettiest in her late teens, but even then she always had somebody who was prettier.
    她在十八九岁的时候最漂亮，但是即使在那时，也总有人比她更漂亮。
16. How important is it to have an even temperature when you're working?
    工作时周围环境温度恒定有多么重要呢？
17. The brick-built property keeps the temperature at an even level throughout the year.
    那栋砖砌的房子里全年温度恒定。
18. The tables are fitted with a glass top to provide an even surface.
    桌子装了玻璃表面，因此十分平滑。
19. Divide the dough into 12 even pieces and shape each piece into a ball
    将面团分成12等份，每份揉成球状。
20. Many are tired of being unpopular because of their wealth and would encourage more even distribution of it.
    很多人厌倦了因为自己的财富而不受欢迎，从而会鼓励更加均匀地分配财富。
21. It was an even game.
    这是一场势均力敌的比赛。
22. You don't owe me. I don't owe you. We're even.
    你不欠我，我也不欠你，我们扯平了。
23. My voice surprised me; it was even and emotionless.
    我的声音听起来心平气和、不露一丝感情，这让我自己颇感惊讶。
24. They have a more than even chance of winning the next election
    他们赢得下届选举的机会在五成以上。
25. The airline hopes to break even next year and return to profit the following year
    那家航空公司希望明年实现收支相抵，在随后一年重新盈利。
26. The theatre needs to fill over ninety per cent of its seats every night just to break even.
    那家剧院每天晚上需要有90%以上的上座率才刚刚能够收支相抵。
27. I'm going to get even with you for this
    我会跟你算这笔账的。
28. Don't get angry, get even.
    与其生闷气，不如出口气。
29. The problem became even more complicated.
    问题更复杂了。
30. Even if you are right, that's not the way to put it.
    就算你对了，也不该那么说呀！

  level even flat horizontal【导航词义：平的】

  level adj. 平的，水平的

〔辨析〕指平坦没有倾斜的；也指两事物齐平的，常后接介词 with。

  even adj. 平的，平坦的，平滑的

〔辨析〕指表面平整无凸起的。

  flat adj. 扁平的，平坦的

〔辨析〕指表面平滑的，无凹凸、倾斜或弯曲之处，但不一定是水平的。

  horizontal adj. 水平的

〔辨析〕指与地平线平行的。

even out

1. （在多变之后）变平坦，稳定下来
   to become level or steady, usually after varying a lot
   1. He never even opened the letter (= so he certainly didn't read it) .
      他根本没打开过那封信。
   2. It was cold there even in summer (= so it must have been very cold in winter) .
      那儿即使夏天也很冷。
   3. Even a child can understand it (= so adults certainly can) .
      就连小孩子也能理解。
   4. She didn't even call to say she wasn't coming.
      她甚至没打电话来说一声她不来了。

even sth↔out

1. 平均分配；平均分摊
   to spread things equally over a period of time or among a number of people
   1. It's an unattractive building, ugly even.
      这栋建筑毫不美观，甚至可以说难看。

even sth↔up

1. 使拉平；使相等；使平衡
   to make a situation or a competition more equal

adv.

even as

• 正当；恰好在…时候
  just at the same time as sb does sth or as sth else happens
  1. Even as he shouted the warning the car skidded.
     他正在高喊注意时，汽车就打滑了。

even if/though

• 即使；纵然；虽然
  despite the fact or belief that; no matter whether
  1. I'll get there, even if I have to walk.
     我就是走也要走到那儿去。
  2. I like her, even though she can be annoying at times.
     尽管她有时可能很烦人，我还是喜欢她。

even now/then

• 甚至到现在（或那时）；即便是这样（或那样）；尽管如此（或那样）
  despite what has/had happened
  1. I've shown him the photographs but even now he won't believe me.
     我把照片给他看了，即便是这样他仍然不相信我。
  2. Even then she would not admit her mistake.
     甚至到那时她还是不肯认错。
• 恰好在这时（或那时）
  at this or that exact moment
  1. The troops are even now preparing to march into the city.
     部队此刻正在准备向城里开进。

even so

• 尽管如此；即使那样
  despite that
  1. There are a lot of spelling mistakes; even so, it's quite a good essay.
     尽管有许多拼写错误，它仍不失为一篇佳作。

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.

be even

• 了账；扯平；两清；两抵
  to no longer owe sb money or a favour

be/get even (with sb)

• （向某人）报复；（跟某人）算账，摆平
  to cause sb the same amount of trouble or harm as they have caused you
  1. I'll get even with you for this, just you wait.
     这事我会找你算账的，等着瞧吧！

break even

• 收支平衡；不赔不赚
  to complete a piece of business, etc. without either losing money or making a profit
  1. The company just about broke even last year.
     这家公司去年接近收支平衡。

have an even chance (of doing sth)

• （做某事）有一半的机会；正反各半的可能性
  to be equally likely to do or not do sth
  1. She has more than an even chance of winning tomorrow.
     她明天多半会赢。

on an even keel

• （生活、工作等经历困难后）平稳下来，顺顺当当
  living, working or happening in a calm way, with no sudden changes, especially after a difficult time

the honours are even

• 势均力敌；不分胜负
  no particular person, team, etc. is doing better than the others in a competition, an argument, etc.

v.

even the score

• 结清宿怨；摆平
  to harm or punish sb who has harmed or cheated you in the past

noun

1. the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
   1. he enjoyed the evening light across the lake

   Synonym:    eveningeveeventide

verb

1. make even or more even

   Synonym:    even out

2. become even or more even
   1. even out the surface

   Synonym:    even out

3. make level or straight
   1. level the ground

   Synonym:    flushleveleven out

adj

1. equal in degree or extent or amount
   1. even amounts of butter and sugar
   2. on even terms
   3. it was a fifty-fifty (or even) split
   4. had a fifty-fifty (or even) chance
   5. an even fight

   Synonym:    fifty-fifty

2. of the score in a contest
   1. the score is tied

   Synonym:    tied(p)level(p)

3. being level or straight or regular and without variation as e.g. in shape or texture
   1. an even application of varnish
   2. an even floor
   3. the road was not very even
   4. the picture is even with the window

4. divisible by two

5. occurring at fixed intervals
   1. a regular beat
   2. the even rhythm of his breathing

   Synonym:    regular

6. symmetrically arranged
   1. even features
   2. regular features
   3. a regular polygon

   Synonym:    regular

adv

1. used as an intensive especially to indicate something unexpected
   1. even an idiot knows that
   2. declined even to consider the idea
   3. I don't have even a dollar!

2. 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:    yetstill

3. in spite of
   1. even when he is sick, he works
   2. even with his head start she caught up with him

4. to the full extent
   1. loyal even unto death