altogether /ˌɔːltəˈɡɛðə/ CET4 TEM4

• 1. 

  ADV You use altogether to emphasize that something has stopped, been done, or finished completely. 完全地 [ADV after v] [强调]

  例：

  When Artie stopped calling altogether, Julie found a new man.

  当阿蒂彻底不再来拜访后，朱莉又找了个男人。

• 2. 

  ADV You use altogether in front of an adjective or adverb to emphasize a quality that someone or something has. 全然地 [ADV adj/adv] [强调]

  例：

  The choice of language is altogether different.

  语言的选择全然不同。

• 3. 

  ADV You use altogether to modify a negative statement and make it less forceful. (修饰否定陈述以减轻语气) 十分

  例：

  We were not altogether sure that the comet would miss the Earth.

  我们不太确定这颗彗星是否会错过地球。

• 4. 

  ADV You can use altogether to introduce a summary of what you have been saying. 总体上讲 [ADV with cl]

  例：

  Altogether, it was a delightful town garden, peaceful and secluded.

  总体来说，这是一个赏心悦目的城市花园，安静而幽僻。

• 5. 

  ADV If several amounts add up to a particular amount altogether, that amount is their total. 总共地 [ADV with amount]

  例：

  Brando received eight Oscar nominations altogether.

  白兰度总共获得了8次奥斯卡提名。