EVEN/MUCH/STILL LESS - Định nghĩa trong Từ điển tiếng Anh
even/much/still less (phrase)
Giải nghĩa:
Used to show that something is even less likely or suitable than something else.
Ví dụ:
I struggle with high school math, much less college-level calculus.
even/much/still less (phrase)
Giải nghĩa:
Marks a progression from a lesser to a greater degree of emphasis.
Ví dụ:
I don't even know your name, much less your intentions.
Cách sử dụng
The expression "even/much/still less" is used when you want to say that something is even more impossible or unlikely than something else. It is usually used to emphasize the extreme difference between two things. For example, "I can't even afford a car, much less a fancy sports car" means that it is already impossible for me to afford a regular car, so it is even more impossible for me to afford a fancy sports car. Here are some more examples:- "I can barely run for five minutes, much less a marathon."- "I don't have time to watch TV, still less to read a book."- "He can't even speak basic French, much less have a conversation in it." The expression "even/much/still less" can be used in both spoken and written English, and it is a useful way to emphasize differences and make your point more strongly.
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