1 much 意為“非常,很”,用于修飾形容詞或副詞的比較級和最高級,位于定冠詞之前。much 也可修飾動詞。
We are much happier now. 我們現(xiàn)在快樂多了。
You should pay much more attention to your lessons. 你應該更加注意你的功課。
I don't much like her. 我不十分喜歡她。
Jim is much the brightest student in the class. 吉姆絕對是班上最聰明的學生。
2 quite 意為“十分,完全,相當,還算”,用于修飾動詞或形容詞原級。
I quite agree with you. 我完全贊同你的看法。
Are you quite sure? 你完全肯定嗎?
He has quite the same ideas. 他有完全相同的看法。
She is quite a good teacher. 她是相當不錯的老師 。
She is a quite good teacher.
3 very 意為“十分,非?!?,修飾形容詞或副詞原級,不可單獨修飾動詞,但very much 可修飾動詞。
It is very useful. 這很有用。
He ran very fast. 他跑得非???。
She saw a very exciting scene. 她看到一個非常激動人心的場面。
I was very much surprised at the news. 我聽到這個消息十分吃驚。