same

1. ADJ If two or more things, actions, or qualities are the same, or if one is the same as another, they are very like each other in some way. 一样的; 极相似的

The houses were all the same – square, close to the street, needing paint. 这些房子都是一样的–四方形、邻街、需要粉刷。

People with the same experience in the job should be paid the same. 同等工作经验的人应该报酬相等。

2. PHRASE If something is happening the same as something else, the two things are happening in a way that is similar or exactly the same. 和…相似; 跟…一样

I mean, it's a relationship, the same as a marriage is a relationship. 我是说，这是一种关系，跟婚姻是一种关系一样。

3. ADJ You use same to indicate that you are referring to only one place, time, or thing, and not to different ones. 同一的

Bernard works at the same institution as Arlette. 伯纳德与阿莱特在同一个机构工作。

It's impossible to get everybody together at the same time. 不可能把每个人同时召集在一起。

4. ADJ Something that is still the same has not changed in any way. 毫无变化的['the' ADJ]

Taking ingredients from the same source means the beers stay the same. 从同一来源选取原料意味着啤酒保持不变。

5. PRON You use the same to refer to something that has previously been mentioned or suggested. 一样['the' PRON]

We made the decision which was right for us. Other parents must do the same. 我们做了适合我们的决定。其他家长一定也会如此。

In the United States small bookstores survive quite well. The same applies to small publishers. 在美国小书店生存得很好。小出版商也是一样。

6. ADJ Same is also an adjective. 同前的; 前面提到的['the' ADJ]

He's so effective. I admire Ginny for pretty much the same reason. 他真有效。我佩服金尼也出于此因。

7. CONVENTION You say "same here" in order to suggest that you feel the same way about something as the person who has just spoken to you, or that you have done the same thing. 我也一样[非正式，口语]

"Nice to meet you," said Michael. "Same here," said Mary Ann. “很高兴见到你，” 迈克尔说。“我也一样，” 玛丽·安说。

8. CONVENTION You say "same to you" in response to someone who wishes you well with something. (用于致以对方同样的祝愿) 你也一样[非正式，口语]

"Have a nice Easter."—"And the same to you Bridie."

“复活节快乐。”—“你也一样，布赖迪。”

9. PHRASE You say "same again" when you want to order another drink of the same kind as the one you have just had. 再来一份 (同样的酒水)[非正式，口语]

Give Roger another pint, Imogen, and I'll have the same again. 给罗杰再来一品脱，伊摩根，我也再来一个。

10. PHRASE You can say all the same or just the same to introduce a statement which indicates that a situation or your opinion has not changed, in spite of what has happened or what has just been said. (尽管如此…) 同样; 依然

I arranged to pay him the dollars when he got there, a purely private arrangement. All the same, it was illegal. 我安排好了，他到那儿就付给他钱，纯粹的个人安排。同样，这是违法的。

11. PHRASE If you say "It's all the same to me," you mean that you do not care which of several things happens or is chosen. 我无所谓; 对我来说都一样[口语]

Whether I've got a moustache or not it's all the same to me. 我留不留胡子对自己来说都一样。

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