Ever and Yet 精讲两词: Ever and Yet
I always feel both words 'ever' and 'yet' have rather multi-explanations. Could you please make a summary? Thank you.
David, Beijing.
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The two words David asks about are frequently used in everyday English.
In that sense they are common words but they are not insignificant, because they help give emphasis to a question or an answer.
Their parts of speech differ in different contexts.
In this programme we attempt to give you a mini-summary of their meanings with specific examples.
简单地说，'yet' 这个词最基本的意思就是到目前为止如何如何，是副词。在使用的时候通常和现在完成时连用，而不用一般过去时。
Have you ever used a sentence with 'yet'?
For example:
1. He hasn't started yet. NOT He didn't start yet*
2. Have you had your lunch yet? NOT Did you have lunch yet?*
*This is possible in US English.
'Ever' 这个词最基本的意思是任何时候或自始至终。起强调语气的作用。
For example:
1. Have you ever been to China?
2. Would you ever want to go back to university?
3. She is ever so friendly.
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