"more than" 是一个常用的英语短语,它的用法多样,可以表示“超过”、“不止”、“不仅仅是”、“很”或“非常”等意思。以下是一些具体的用法示例:
More than + 名词:
表示“不仅仅是”或“超过”。
Modern science is more than a large amount of information.
Jason is more than a lecturer; he is a writer, too.
More than + 数词:
表示“超过”或“不止”。
I have known David for more than 20 years.
Let's carry out the test with more than the sample copy.
More than + 形容词或副词:
表示“非常”或“很”。
In doing scientific experiments, one must be more than careful with the instruments.
I assure you I am more than glad to help you.
More than + (that)从句:
表示“超过”或“不止”,有时可译成“简直不”或“远非”。
That is more than I can understand.
The heat there was more than he could stand.
More often than not:
表示“经常”。
people tend to pay attention to what they can take rather than what they can give.
All of us are more than a little concerned about:
表示“非常关心”。
the current economic problems.
此外,"more than" 还可以用于一些惯用语中,如:
no other........than......:表示“除……之外,不再.......”
would rather ......than......:表示“宁愿......也不......”
no/none other than......:表示“不是别的,正好是...”
nothing else than.......:表示“完全是.......”
希望这些示例能帮助你更好地理解 "more than" 的用法。