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曾经, 任何时候
at any point in time
例子
If ever you need help, just call me.
如果任何时候你需要帮助，就打电话给我。
Nothing ever scared her, not even thunderstorms.
没有什么曾经吓到她，甚至雷雨也没有。
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曾经, 比以往任何时候都
used to show emphasis when making comparisons
例子
After the training, she was running faster than ever.
训练结束后，她跑得比以往任何时候都快。
The company 's profits are higher than ever this quarter.
公司本季度的利润比以往任何时候都高。
Formal例子
He was ever the optimist, even in difficult times.
即使在困难时期，他也始终是个乐观主义者。
She remained ever faithful to her principles.
她始终忠于自己的原则。
例子
The patient 's condition grew ever more concerning.
病人的情况变得越来越令人担忧。
We 're spending ever larger amounts on healthcare.
我们在医疗保健上的支出越来越多。
04
曾经, 有一天
in any possible way or to any degree
例子
Can they ever recover from this financial loss?
他们还能从这次财务损失中恢复过来吗？
Nothing will ever compare to our wedding day.
没有什么永远能比得上我们的婚礼日。
05
曾经, 总是
used to show surprise or disbelief when combined with question words
例子
How ever did you manage to finish so quickly?
你到底怎么这么快就完成了？
What ever possessed you to try skydiving?
到底是什么让你尝试跳伞的？
例子
Was he ever surprised when he saw the birthday party!
当他看到生日派对时，他曾经感到惊讶吗！
Did she ever look gorgeous in that red dress!
她穿那条红裙子曾经看起来那么漂亮吗！
