just
adj.(形容词)Honorable and fair in one`s dealings and actions:正派的,公正的:行为举止正派,公平的:例句:a just ruler.See Synonyms at fair 公正的统治者参见 fair
Consistent with what is morally right; righteous:正义的:在道义上坚持合法的;正当的:例句:a just cause.正义的事业
Properly due or merited:应得的:例句:just deserts.应得的奖赏
Law Valid within the law; lawful:【法律】 合法的:在法律范围内有效的;依法的:例句:just claims.合法的要求
Suitable or proper in nature; fitting:恰当的:根本上适合的或适宜的;相称的:例句:a just touch of solemnity.适度的庄重
Based on fact or sound reason; well-founded:有充分根据的:以事实或合理的缘由为基础的;理由充足的:例句:a just appraisal.有根有据的评价
adv.(副词)
Precisely; exactly:精确地;正好,恰恰正是:例句:just enough salt.正好足够的盐
Only a moment ago:刚才,方才:例句:He just arrived.他刚刚到达
By a narrow margin; barely:勉强地,差一点就不:例句:just missed being hit; just caught the bus before it pulled away.差点被击中;及时搭上即将启动的公共汽车
At a little distance:距离不远地:例句:just down the road.就在马路那头
Merely; only:只,仅仅:例句:just a scratch.只是一道刮痕
Simply; certainly:完全地,简直:例句:It`s just beautiful!简直太漂亮了!
Perhaps; possibly:也许,可能:例句:I just may go.我可能会走
<习惯用语>just about
Almost; very nearly:差不多,几乎:例句:This job is just about done.这件工作差不多做完了
just now
Only a moment ago.刚才,不久以前just the same
Nevertheless.然而,不过习惯用语>来源:Middle English juste 中古英语 juste from Old French 源自 古法语 from Latin iôstus * see yewes- 源自 拉丁语 iôstus *参见 yewes-
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just.ly
adv.(副词)just.ness
n.(名词)
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n.(名词)v.(动词)Variant of joust joust的变体