entire 除了有whole的意思外,还强调既不能加一个也不减少一个的含义。
whole 比entire更普通,强调每个组成部分都包括在内,无一漏掉或舍去。
complete 强调事物在内容、程度、或数量方面已完整,已达标准。
full 侧重指内容,含有能包括所有的充足内容的意味。
total 与complete用法相近,但强调总量。
gross 侧重指未打折扣,未除去成本或皮重等与净重、净数相对。
all 有时可与whole,entire和total换用。
参考例句
1. Because you are my entire world. 因为你是我的整个世界。
2. Regarding me, you are my entire world. 对于我来说,你是我整个世界。
3. Your entire staff wish you and yours a most happy Christmas. 全体职员,祝您及家人有一个最愉快的圣诞节。
英英解释
n.
1. uncastrated adult male horse
2. constituting the full quantity or extent; complete
3. constituting the undiminished entirety; lacking nothing essential especially not damaged
4. (of leaves or petals) having a smooth edge; not broken up into teeth or lobes
5. (used of domestic animals) sexually competent