释义 |
则2 (則) zé A. conjunction ① literary (表顺承) [used to indicate sequence]▸ 暑往则寒来。 As summer goes, so winter comes. ② (表因果) [used to indicate cause and effect, condition, etc.]→ 穷则思变, 欲速则不达③ literary (表对比) [used to indicate contrast]▸ 旧的制度已经腐朽,新的制度则如旭日东升。 The old system is rotten to the core while the new one is as brilliant and vigorous as the rising sun. ④ (表让步) [used between two identical words to indicate concession]▸ 好则好,只是太贵。 It’s good but it’s too expensive. B. adverb literary [used as the copula]▸ 此则余之过也。 This is my fault. C. auxiliary [used to list reasons, preceded by 一,二 or 三]▸ 我不想再走了,一则力乏,二则脚痛,三则没必要这么匆忙。 I do not feel like going on any more. Firstly, I am tired; secondly, my feet hurt; thirdly, there is no need to hurry. |