Word · CEFR A1 · Frequency #185
Fully loadedalways
总是，始终
at all times; on every occasion
表示频率，常用于一般现在时
- 1.
At all times; throughout all time; since the beginning.
始终；一直；自古以来
- 2.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
始终；在任何时候和每个场合
- 3.
Constantly during a certain period, or regularly at stated intervals (opposed to sometimes or occasionally).
经常；总是(与“有时”相对)
- 4.
without variation or change, in every case
没有变化或改变,在每种情况下
- 5.
without interruption
不间断地
始终；一直；自古以来；始终；在任何时候和每个场合；经常；总是(与“有时”相对)；没有变化或改变,在每种情况下；不间断地
In use
She always arrives on time for meetings.
He is always complaining about the weather.
You can always call me if you need help.
I will always be there to help you
always arrives on time
there is always some pollution in the air
he always arrives on time
always + simple present verb
表示经常或习惯性的动作。
I always eat breakfast at seven.
我总是在七点吃早餐。
Connections
Collocations
- always remember
- 总是记得
- I will always remember your kindness.我会永远记得你的好意。
- always ready
- 总是准备好
- She is always ready to help others.她总是准备好帮助别人。
- always try
- 总是尝试
- You should always try your best.你应该总是尽最大努力。
- always happy
- 总是开心
- He is always happy when he plays with his dog.他和狗玩的时候总是很开心。
- always there
- 总在那里（支持）
- My friends are always there for me.我的朋友们总在那里支持我。
- always late
- 总是迟到
Learner notes
Memory Tip
联想‘all ways’，所有方式、所有时间，就是‘总是’。
Context & Register
中性；适用于所有正式与非正式场合，表示频率或持续性
Grammar Note
常用于一般现在时，表示频率
Pronunciation & Spelling
These words all end with the same /eɪz/ sound as 'always' and share the spelling pattern 'ays'. Note that 'always' has an added 'al-' prefix.
High-value vocabulary
该词属于 Oxford 核心词汇，值得优先掌握常见搭配和句型。
Usage priority
Collins 词频等级为 5，建议结合例句记忆，而不是只背中文释义。
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