quite a

英 [kwaɪt ə]

美 [kwaɪt ə]

〈常褒〉不寻常的

英英释义

adv

• of an unusually noticeable or exceptional or remarkable kind (not used with a negative)
  1. her victory was quite something
  2. she's quite a girl
  3. quite a film
  4. quite a walk
  5. we've had quite an afternoon
  Synonym:quitequite an

双语例句

• It has many omissions; even so, it is quite a useful reference book.
  那本书有许多遗漏之处，即使如此，尚不失为一本有用的参考书。
• To give the devil his due, he is quite a conscientious worker.
  平心而论，他工作还是认真的。
• I can cite quite a few instances to illustrate.
  我可以举出好几件事来说明。
• I was quite a long way away, on the terrace
  我在露台上，离得还挺远。
• Once upon a time, asking a woman if she has a job was quite a straightforward question.
  从前，问一位女性是否有工作是个相当简单直接的问题。
• Nicky's job as a public relations director involves spending quite a lot of time with other people.
  尼基作为公共关系主管，需要花很多时间与别人打交道。
• He stayed for quite a time
  他呆了相当长的一段时间。
• I listened for quite a while, but heard nothing.
  我听了好一会儿，可什么也没听见。
• Seems to me you've taken quite a shine to Miss Richmond.
  在我看来你对里士满小姐完全是一见钟情。
• Even though I'm quite a reserved person, I like meeting people.
  我虽然性格极为内敛，但喜欢和人接触。