used

1. PHRASE If something used to be done or used to be the case, it was done regularly in the past or was the case in the past. 過去慣常

People used to come and visit him every day. 過去人們每天都來看他。

He used to be one of my professors. 他過去是我的一個教授。

2. PHRASE If something did not use to be done, used to not be done or used not to be done, it was not done in the past. 過去不曾

Borrowing used to not be recommended. 借東西在過去是不提倡的。

At some point kids start doing things they didn't use to do. They get more independent. 從某時起孩子們開始做他們過去沒做過的事情。他們變得更獨立。

3. PHRASE If you are used to something, you are familiar with it because you have done it or experienced it many times before. 習慣於

I'm used to having my sleep interrupted. 我習慣了睡覺時被吵醒。

4. PHRASE If you get used to something or someone, you become familiar with it or get to know them, so that you no longer feel that the thing or person is unusual or surprising. 變得習慣於

This is how we do things here. You'll soon get used to it. 這是我們這裡的做事風格。你很快就會習慣的。

You quickly get used to using the brakes. 你很快會習慣用刹車。

PHRASE

1. ADJ A used object is dirty or spoiled because it has been used, and usually needs to be thrown away or washed. 用過的

...a used cotton ball stained with makeup. …一個用過的棉花球，沾著化妝品。

2. ADJ A used car has already had one or more owners. 二手的

Would you buy a used car from this man?

你會曏這個人買輛二手車嗎？