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  • Derivatives : n  evenness ; n  evener ; adv  evenly ; adv  evenly
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Collins English-Chinese Dictionary

even ['iːvn]
  1. 1. adverb 甚至
    He didn't even hear what I said.
    他甚至根本没听见我的话。
  2. 2. adjective (flat) 平坦的
    The road isn't very even.
    路不很平坦。
  3. 3. adjective [+temperature, rate] (constant) 平稳的
  4. 4. adjective [+contest, score] (equal) 势均力敌的
    It was an even contest.
    这是一场势均力敌的较量。
  5. 5. adjective [+distribution] 均等的
    a more even distribution of wealth
    更加均等的财富分配
  6. 6. adjective [+number] 偶数的
    houses with even numbers
    带偶数门牌号的房子
    even more
    甚至更多
    even better/faster
    甚至更好/快
    even if
    即使
    even though
    尽管
    even so
    虽然如此
    not even
    连...也不
    even as
    [liter] 正当
    even he was there
    连他都在那儿
    even on Sundays
    甚至星期天
    to break even
    不盈不亏
    now we're even
    [inf] 现在我们两清了
    to get even with sb
    [inf] 报复某人

Comprehensive English-Chinese Dictionary

even [ 'ɪvən] [ɪːvən]
  1. 1. adverb [用作加强语气]表示即使，纵然；再者，加之；此外，而且；完全地；足足；[表示进一层的意思]甚至（…也）
    even unto death
    即使到死
    Even a fool could understand.
    甚至连傻瓜也懂。
    She became famous and even appeared on TV.
    她有了名气，甚至还上了电视。
    Sweden was cold even during spring time.
    即便是春季，瑞典也很寒冷。
    He runs even faster than me.
    他跑得甚至比我还快。
  2. 2. adverb [用作加强语气]表示甚至（比…更），还（要）[用于强调比较级]
    an even worse mistake
    一个更为严重的错误
    He is even more intelligent than his classmates.
    他比他的同学都要聪明。
    Many of her students have lost their motivation with some even dropping out.
    她的许多学生已经失去了学习的动力，有些甚至辍学了。
    The employees were tired of working extra hours and some of them even quit their work.
    员工们厌倦了加班，有些人甚至辞掉了工作。
  3. 3. adverb [archaic] [用作加强语气]表示即，也就是；特别，尤其，格外
    One there was, even John.
    那边的那个人就是约翰。
    The improvements made the Chinese course even better.
    这些改进措施使中文课程更加完善。
  4. 4. adverb [用作加强语气]表示恰好，正好，正如
    It happened even as I expected.
    事情正如我预料的那样发生了。
  5. 5. adverb [用作加强语气]表示恰恰在…的时候，正当…的时候
    Even as he spoke, she entered.
    正当他说话时，她进来了。
  6. 6. adjective 平的，平坦的，水平的；平滑的
    even country
    平坦的田野
    The floor was ready even before tiles were laid.
    在铺瓷砖之前，地面已经被处理平滑了。
    He woks on the even surface.
    他在平滑的表面上工作。
  7. 7. adjective 不盈不亏的，得失相当的
  8. 8. adjective （因冤屈、受辱等）向…报仇的
  9. 9. adjective 公平的，公正的，平均的
    an even exchange
    公平的交换
  10. 10. adjective （数目、数量、程度、得分等）相等的，均等的，对等的
    Our exam scores were even.
    我们的考试成绩大致相当。
  11. 11. adjective [mathematics] 双数的，偶（数）的（指数目）[odd之对]
    The teacher suggested that the students write even numbers in ascendant order.
    老师让学生们用升序列出偶数。
    Only people with even numbers were selected.
    只有拿着偶数牌的人被选中了。
  12. 12. adjective 恰好的，整整的，不多不少的
    an even mile
    整整一英里
  13. 13. adverb [antiquated] 公平地，公正地，均等地
  14. 14. adjective 扯平的，互无借贷的
  15. 15. adjective 齐的，相齐的，在相同的平面（或线）上的，高低相同的
    water even with the rim
    水齐到边上
  16. 16. adjective 平衡的；均衡的
    The new president promised an even distribution of wealth to reduce the huge social inequality.
    新任总统承诺合理分配财富，缩小社会不公的鸿沟。
  17. 17. adjective （与其他）一样的，同样的，相同的，一致的；均匀的，平稳的
    an even tempo
    均匀的节拍
    The boat is kept at an even speed during the trip.
    这艘船在航行中匀速行驶。
    The car kept an even speed.
    这辆车保持匀速行驶。
  18. 18. adjective 镇静的，沉着的，沉静的，稳重的，（性情等）心平气和的，平和的，安详的，温和的
    an even disposition
    温和的性情
    He was very even during the exam and had no problem solving all the questions.
    他在考试过程中非常冷静，答题没有遇到任何问题。
    Maria has a very even mood.
    玛丽亚头脑非常冷静。
  19. 19. vt. （使）平坦，（使）平，（把…）弄平，整平；（使）变平；（使）相等，（使）均等；（使）成为相等
  20. 20. vi. （使）平坦，（使）平，（把…）弄平，整平；（使）变平；（使）相等，（使）均等；（使）成为相等

Collins English-English Dictionary

even ['iːvən]
  1. 1. adj level and regular; flat
    an even surface
  2. 2. adj [postpositive; foll by with] on the same level or in the same plane (as)
    one surface even with another
  3. 3. adj without variation or fluctuation; regular; constant
    an even rate of progress
  4. 4. adj not readily moved or excited; placid; calm
    an even temper
  5. 5. adj equally balanced between two sides
    an even game
  6. 6. adj equal or identical in number, quantity, etc
    two even spoonfuls of sugar
  7. 7. adj (of a number) divisible by two
  8. 8. adj characterized or indicated by such a number - Compare odd
    maps are on the even pages
  9. 9. adj relating to or denoting two or either of two alternatives, events, etc, that have an equal probability
    an even chance of missing or catching a train
  10. 10. adj having no balance of debt; neither owing nor being owed
  11. 11. adj just and impartial; fair
    an even division
  12. 12. adj exact in number, amount, or extent
    an even pound
  13. 13. adj equal, as in score; level
    now the teams are even
  14. 14. adj [maths] (of a function) unchanged in value when the sign of the independent variable is changed, as in y = z2 - Compare odd
  15. 15. adv (intensifier; used to suggest that the content of a statement is unexpected or paradoxical)
    even an idiot can do that
  16. 16. adv (intensifier; used with comparative forms)
    this is even better
  17. 17. adv notwithstanding; in spite of
    even having started late she soon caught him up
  18. 18. adv used to introduce a more precise version of a word, phrase, or statement
    he is base, even depraved
  19. 19. adv used preceding a clause of supposition or hypothesis to emphasize the implication that whether or not the condition in it is fulfilled, the statement in the main clause remains valid
    even if she died he wouldn't care
  20. 20. adv [archaic] that is to say; namely (used for emphasis)
    he, even he, hath spoken these things
  21. 21. adv [archaic] all the way; fully
    I love thee even unto death
  22. 22. vb to make or become even
  23. 23. vb See also break even even out evens even up
  24. 24. vb [Etymology] Old English efen; related to Old Norse jafn even, equal, Gothic ibns, Old High German eban
even ['iːvən]
  1. 1. n an archaic word for eve
  2. 2. n [Etymology] Old English æfen; related to Old Frisian evend, Old High German aband
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Examples

even country
平坦的田野 → even
an even tempo
均匀的节拍 → even
an even disposition
温和的性情 → even
water even with the rim
水齐到边上 → even
an even exchange
公平的交换 → even
an even mile
整整一英里 → even
even unto death
即使到死 → even
Even a fool could understand.
甚至连傻瓜也懂。 → even
It happened even as I expected.
事情正如我预料的那样发生了。 → even
Even as he spoke, she entered.
正当他说话时，她进来了。 → even
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