quite

• 副词，含义随语境和地区而异。在英式英语中常表示“在某种程度上”或“适度地”（如 quite good 意为“相当好”）；在美式英语中常表示“完全”或“彻底”（如 quite sure 意为“完全确定”）。也可用于加强语气。

An adverb with two primary meanings depending on context and regional usage. In British English, it often means 'to a certain extent' or 'moderately' (e.g., 'quite good' meaning fairly good). In American English, it more commonly means 'completely' or 'entirely' (e.g., 'quite sure' meaning absolutely sure). It can also be used for emphasis.

1. To a certain degreeA2formal

   To a moderate extent; fairly or somewhat.

   相当

   • The movie was quite interesting.
   • She is quite tall for her age.
   • It's quite cold outside today.

   同义词fairlymoderatelyratherreasonablyrelativelysomewhat

   反义词absolutelycompletelyentirelytotally

2. Completely or entirelyB1formal

   Used to emphasize that something is fully or absolutely true.

   完全

   • I am quite sure about the answer.
   • He was quite exhausted after the marathon.
   • That is quite impossible to achieve.

   同义词absolutelyaltogethercompletelyentirelyfullythoroughlytotallyutterlywholly

3. To a great extentB1informalbritish

   Used to emphasize a large degree or amount.

   相当程度上

   • There were quite a few people at the party.
   • She has quite a lot of experience in this field.
   • It took quite a long time to finish the project.

   同义词absolutelycompletelyentirelyextremelyfullythoroughlytotallyutterlyvery

   反义词barelyhardlylittlescarcelyslightlysomewhat