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向来
xiàng lái
Meaning
- always (previously)
Definition
表示从过去到现在一直如此。
always; all along.
Usage
用于说明某种情况或行为一直持续，没有变化，常与“就”、“都”等词连用。
Used to indicate that something has been the case all along, often used with '就' or '都'.
Examples
- 1 他向来很勤奋。 (He has always been very diligent.)
- 2 她向来不喜欢吃辣。 (She has never liked spicy food.)
- 3 这里向来都是夏天很热。 (It has always been very hot here in summer.)
- 4 我们向来支持你的决定。 (We have always supported your decision.)
- 5 他向来准时上班。 (He always comes to work on time.)
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