ever

• 主要用于疑问句、否定句和条件句，表示“在任何时候”。也可用于“自从”或“永远”等表达中起强调作用。

An adverb used primarily in questions, negative statements, and conditional clauses to mean 'at any time.' It can also be used for emphasis in phrases like 'ever since' or 'forever.'

1. At any timeA1formal

   Used to refer to any point in time, past, present, or future.

   曾经；任何时候

   • Have you ever been to Paris?
   • If you ever need help, just call me.
   • This is the best movie I have ever seen.

2. Always or continuouslyB1formal

   Used to emphasize that something is always the case or continues without interruption.

   始终

   • She is ever ready to lend a hand.
   • The couple lived happily ever after.
   • He is ever mindful of his responsibilities.

   同义词alwaysconstantlycontinuallyendlesslyeternallyforeverincessantlyperpetuallyunceasingly

3. Emphasizing a comparisonB1formal

   Used with comparatives to emphasize a change or degree.

   越来越

   • The situation is becoming ever more complicated.
   • Prices are ever increasing in the city.
   • She grew ever more confident with each performance.

   同义词alwaysconstantlycontinuallyendlesslyperpetually

   反义词never