very /ˈvɛrɪ/ CET4 TEM4

• 1. 

  ADV Very is used to give emphasis to an adjective or adverb. 很 [ADV adj/adv] [强调]

  例：

  The problem and the answer are very simple.

  这个问题及其答案都很简单。

  例：

  I'm very sorry.

  我很抱歉。

  例：

  They are getting the hang of it very quickly.

  他们会很快地掌握它的窍门。

• 2. 

  PHRASE Not very is used with an adjective or adverb to say that something is not at all true, or that it is true only to a small degree. 一点儿也不; 不太…

  例：

  She's not very impressed with them.

  她对他们没有什么印象。

  例：

  "How well do you know her?"—"Not very."

  “你对她有多了解？” —“不是很多。”

• 3. 

  ADV You use very to give emphasis to a superlative adjective or adverb. For example, if you say that something is the very best, you are emphasizing that it is the best. 最 (在形容词或副词最高级前表示强调) [ADV superl] [强调]

  例：

  They will be helped by the very latest in navigation aids.

  他们将得到最新的导航设备的帮助。

  例：

  I am feeling in the very best of spirits.

  我感觉自己正处于最佳的精神状态。

• 4. 

  ADJ You use very with certain nouns in order to specify an extreme position or extreme point in time. (置于某些名词前表示极限) 最 [ADJ n] [强调]

  例：

  At the very back of the garden was a wooden shack.

  在院子的最后面是一间小木屋。

  例：

  I turned to the very end of the book, to read the final words.

  我翻到书的最后面，读了最后的那些话。

• 5. 

  ADJ You use very with nouns to emphasize that something is exactly the right one or exactly the same one. (置于名词前表示强调) 最佳的; 最合适的 [ADJ n] [强调]

  例：

  Everybody says he is the very man for the case.

  人人都说他是这件案子的最佳人选。

• 6. 

  ADJ You use very with nouns to emphasize the importance or seriousness of what you are saying. (置于名词前表示重要性) 甚至 [ADJ n] [强调]

  例：

  At one stage his very life was in danger.

  有一个阶段甚至连他的生命都处于危险之中。

  例：

  History is taking place before your very eyes.

  历史甚至就在你的眼前发生着。

• 7. 

  PHRASE The expression very much so is an emphatic way of answering "yes" to something or saying that it is true or correct. 确实如此 [强调]

  例：

  "Are you enjoying your vacation?"—"Very much so."

  “你假期过得愉快吗？” —“非常愉快。”

• 8. 

  CONVENTION Very well is used to say that you agree to do something or you accept someone's answer, even though you might not be completely satisfied with it. (表示勉强同意或接受) 好吧 [套语]

  例：

  "We need proof, sir." Another pause. Then, "Very well."

  “我们需要证据，先生。” 又顿了一下。然后说道，“好吧。”

• 9. 

  PHRASE If you say that you cannot very well do something, you mean that it would not be right or possible to do it. 不可能 (做某事)

  例：

  I said yes. I can't very well say no under the circumstances.

  我答应了。在当时那种情形下我不可能不答应。