[ADV 副词]刚才;方才;刚刚 You use just to say that something happened a very short time ago, or is starting to happen at the present time. For example, if you say that someone has just arrived, you mean that they arrived a very short time ago.
[ADV before v]
I've just bought a new house...
我刚买了栋新房子。
The two had only just met...
这两个人只不过才刚刚认识。
I just had the most awful dream...
我刚做了个非常可怕的梦。
I'm only just beginning to take it in that he's still missing.
我刚刚才开始反应过来,原来他仍然下落不明。
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[ADV 副词]正在;正要;正准备 If you say that you are just doing something, you mean that you are doing it now and will finish it very soon. If you say that you are just about to do something, or just going to do it, you mean that you will do it very soon.
[ADV before v]
I'm just making the sauce for the cauliflower...
我正在弄花椰菜的调味汁呢。
I'm just going to walk down the lane now and post some letters...
我正打算沿这条小巷往南走,去寄几封信。
The Vietnam War was just about to end.
那时越南战争就要结束了。
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[ADV 副词](用于强调)正,就,恰恰(在某个时刻) You can use just to emphasize that something is happening at exactly the moment of speaking or at exactly the moment that you are talking about.
[ADV adv/prep]
[emphasis]
Randall would just now be getting the Sunday paper...
兰德尔这个时候应该正在拿周日的报纸。
Just then the phone rang...
正在那时,电话响了。
I remember now. He arrived just at the moment it happened...
现在我想起来了,他恰恰在事情发生的时候到了。
Just as she prepared to set off to the next village, two friends arrived in a taxi.
正当她准备出发去下一个村子时,两个朋友乘出租车来了。
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[ADV 副词](尤用于纠正错误的观点)只是,仅仅是 You use just to indicate that something is no more important, interesting, or difficult, for example, than you say it is, especially when you want to correct a wrong idea that someone may get or has already got.
[ADV group/cl]
[emphasis]
It's just a suggestion...
这只是个建议。
It's not just a financial matter...
这不仅仅是资金的问题。
You can tell just by looking at me that I am all right...
你只用看看我就知道我很好了。
The reason women are drinking is just because they like it.
女人喝酒只是因为她们喜欢喝。
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[ADV 副词](用于强调所谈的只是一小部分而非全部)仅仅是,只不过是 You use just to emphasize that you are talking about a small part, not the whole of an amount.
[ADV n]
[emphasis]
That's just one example of the kind of experiments you can do...
这只不过是你可以做的各种试验中的一例罢了。
These are just a few of the many options available.
这些只不过是众多可能的选择中的几个。
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[ADV 副词](用于强调数量少或时间短)只是,仅仅 You use just to emphasize how small an amount is or how short a length of time is.
[ADV amount]
[emphasis]
Stephanie and David redecorated a room in just three days...
斯蒂法妮和戴维仅仅花了3天就把一个房间装饰一新。
Remember he's just fourteen years old.
记住,他才14岁。
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[ADV 副词](用于动词前表示事情的结果糟糕,很可能导致局面恶化)只(会),只不过 You can use just in front of a verb to indicate that the result of something is unfortunate or undesirable and is likely to make the situation worse rather than better.
[ADV before v]
Leaving like I did just made it worse...
像我那样一走了之只会让事情变得更糟。
They just hurt the people in their community, they didn't really solve any problem.
他们只是伤害了他们社区的居民,并没有真正解决任何问题。
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[ADV 副词](用于表示情况在很小的程度上属实)刚刚,勉强,差一点就不 You use just to indicate that what you are saying is the case, but only by a very small degree or amount.
[ADV adj/adv/prep]
Her hand was just visible by the light from the sitting room...
借着起居室的灯光,勉强能看见她的手。
It was Colin's voice, only just audible...
那是科林的声音,勉强能听得见。
I arrived just in time for my flight to London...
我差一点就没赶上去伦敦的飞机。
Jack took out his notes and talked for just under an hour...
杰克掏出他的笔记,讲了将近一个小时。
He could just reach the man's head with his right hand.
他举起右手刚刚能够到那个男人的头。
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[ADV 副词](与might,may和could连用,表示稍有可能)可能,也许 You use just with 'might,' 'may,' and 'could', when you mean that there is a small chance of something happening, even though it is not very likely.
[ADV with modal]
It's an old trick but it just might work...
这是个老掉牙的把戏了,不过也许会有用。
It may just be possible.
那也许有可能。
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[ADV 副词](用于加强语气,表示生气、赞美、肯定等)硬是,就是,简直 You use just to emphasize the following word or phrase, in order to express feelings such as annoyance, admiration, or certainty.
[ADV before v]
[emphasis]
She just won't relax...
她就是放松不下来。
I knew you'd be here. I just knew...
我知道你会在这儿的。我就是知道。
Isn't it fantastic? Just look at that!...
这是不是棒极了?看看那个!
Just think, we should be home this time tomorrow...
想象一下,明天的这个时候我们就到家了。
I don't see the point in it really. It's just stupid...
我真的不理解这到底有什么意义,简直是愚蠢透顶。
Isn't he just the most beautiful thing you ever saw?
他难道不是你见过的最美的事物么?
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[ADV 副词](用于指示、礼貌的请求或表示意图的陈述,用来弱化语气)请,只要,只管…就好了 You use just with instructions, polite requests, or statements of intention, to make your request or statement seem less difficult.
[ADV before v]
[SPOKEN 口语]
Could you just give us a description of your cat?...
能否请您向我们描述一下您的猫?
Can you just lift the table for a second?...
你把桌子抬起来一下好吗?
I'm just going to ask you a bit more about your father's business...
我只想再问一点儿有关你父亲的生意的情况。
Just add water, milk and butter...
只要加水、牛奶和黄油就行了。
I'd just like to mention that, personally, I don't think it's wise...
我只是想说,就我个人而言,我认为这并不明智。
Just wait for me in the lounge.
请在休息室里等我就行了。
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[ADV 副词]请稍候;稍等一下 You use just in expressions such as just a minute and just a moment to ask someone to wait for a short time.
[ADV n]
[SPOKEN 口语]
'Let me in, Di.' — 'Okay. Just a minute.'
“让我进来,迪。”——“好的。稍等一下。”
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[ADV 副词](用于打断某人,以表示不同意、解释某事或让其保持冷静)稍等一下,且慢 You can use just in expressions such as just a minute and just a moment to interrupt someone, for example in order to disagree with them, explain something, or calm them down.
[ADV n]
[SPOKEN 口语]
Well, now just a second, I don't altogether agree with the premise.
嗯,且慢,我并不完全同意这个前提。
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[ADV 副词](用于否定附加问句,表示完全赞同)难道不是吗,确实如此 You can use just with negative question tags, for example 'isn't he just?' and 'don't they just!', to say that you agree completely with what has been said.
[with neg]
[emphasis]
[BRIT 英]
[SPOKEN 口语]
'That's crazy,' I said. 'Isn't it just?' he said...
“那简直是疯了,”我说。“谁说不是呢?”他说。
'The manager's going to have some tough decisions to make.' — 'Won't he just.'
“经理将要作一些非常艰难的决定。”——“确实如此。”
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[ADV 副词](表示完全可以想象)完全,简直 If you say that you can just see or hear something, you mean that it is easy for you to imagine seeing or hearing it.
[ADV before v]
I can just see the nasty suspicious looks I'd be getting from you if we started whispering together...
要是我们开始凑在一起交头接耳,我简直能想象到你那种令人讨厌的怀疑的目光了。
I can just hear her telling her friends, 'Well, I blame his mother!'
我简直能听到她和她的朋友们说,“哎呀,都是他妈妈的错!”
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[ADV 副词]确切地;精确地 You use just to mean exactly, when you are specifying something precisely or asking for precise information.
[ADV cl/prep/adv]
It is really not clear just why he became a Socialist...
他为何成为社会党人的确切原因实际上还不清楚。
There are no statistics about just how many people won't vote...
没有统计数字表明具体将有多少人不参加投票。
My arm hurts too, just here...
我的胳膊也疼,就是这里。
That's Warwick Road, just opposite Earls Court tube station.
那是沃里克路,就在伯爵宫地铁站对面。
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[ADV 副词]恰恰是;正是 You use just to emphasize that a particular thing is exactly what is needed or fits a particular description exactly.
[ADV n]
[emphasis]
Kiwi fruit are just the thing for a healthy snack...
猕猴桃作为有益健康的零食是再好不过了。
'Let's get a coffee somewhere.'—'I know just the place.'
“我们找个地方喝杯咖啡吧。”——“我知道个好地方。”
...the bottle of whiskey that we had stashed behind the bookcase for just this eventuality.
那瓶我们放在书架后面专为这种情况准备的威士忌
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[ADV 副词]正(如);正(像) You use just in expressions such as just like ,just as...as, and just the same when you are emphasizing the similarity between two things or two people.
[ADV like n]
[emphasis]
Behind the facade they are just like the rest of us...
在那副外表背后,他们和我们大家是完全一样的。
He worked just as hard as anyone...
他和所有人一样非常努力。
At 62 years old, her voice sounded just the same as it did when she was 21.
她62岁了,但嗓音还和21岁时一模一样。
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[PHRASE 短语]差不多;几乎;近乎 You use just about to indicate that what you are talking about is so close to being the case that it can be regarded as being the case.
[PHR n/adj/adv]
There are those who believe that Nick Price is just about the best golfer in the world...
有一些人认为尼克·普赖斯几乎就是世界上最优秀的高尔夫球运动员了。
What does she read? Just about everything...
她看些什么书?几乎什么都看。
'His memory must be completely back, then?' — 'Just about.'
“这么说,他的记忆一定是完全恢复了?”——“差不多。”
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[PHRASE 短语]勉强;差一点就不 You use just about to indicate that what you are talking about is in fact the case, but only by a very small degree or amount.
[PHR before v]
I can just about tolerate it at the moment...
当时我差一点就忍受不了了。
We've got just about enough time to get there.
我们刚刚有足够的时间赶到那里。
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[PHRASE 短语](用于表示接近于某一具体数量)几乎,差不多Just on is used in mentioning an almost exact number or amount.
[PHR amount]
[BRIT 英]
Eve, squinting at the clock, saw it was just on 7 a.m...
伊夫眯着眼瞥了一下钟,看到差不多是早上7点钟。
Many were retired people, and just on a fifth were in their fifties.
许多都是退休的人,其中差不多有五分之一年龄在五十多岁。
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[CONVENTION 惯用语]对极了;正是Just so is used to agree with or confirm a statement that has been made.
[BRIT 英]
[OLD-FASHIONED 过时]
[SPOKEN 口语]
'She has a large flat in Mayfair.' — 'Just so.'
“她在梅费尔有个大公寓。”——“正是。”
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[PHRASE 短语]严格按照要求的 If things are just so, they are done or arranged exactly as they should be or exactly as someone wants them.
[usu v-link PHR]
I do her hair, and it has to be just so.
我必须得按她的要求为她做头发。
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[PHRASE 短语](用于弱化抱怨、给出建议或理由时的语气)只不过,只是 You use the expression it's just that when you are making a complaint, suggestion, or excuse, so that the person you are talking to will not get annoyed with you.
[PHR cl]
I'm sorry I struck you. I didn't mean to. It's just that I was so mad...
很抱歉我打了你。我不是有意的,只不过我当时气极了。
Your hair is all right; it's just that you need a haircut.
你的头发挺好的;只是你需要剪剪了。
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just my luck→see:
luck
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not
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now
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only
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show
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[ADJ-GRADED 能被表示程度的副词或介词词组修饰的形容词]公正的;正当的;正义的;合理的 If you describe a situation, action, or idea as just, you mean that it is right or acceptable according to particular moral principles, such as respect for all human beings.
[FORMAL 正式]
In a just society there must be a system whereby people can seek redress through the courts...
在一个公正的社会中,一定会有一套人们可以通过法庭寻求赔偿的体制。
She fought honestly for a just cause and for freedom...
她为了正义的事业和自由而光明正大地斗争。
Was Pollard's life sentence just or was it too severe?
判处波拉德终身监禁是公正合理还是量刑过重?
justly
They were not treated justly in the past...
过去他们没有受到公正的对待。
No government can justly claim authority unless it is based on the will of the people.
除非以民众的意愿为基础,否则任何一个政府的当政都是名不正言不顺的。
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to get your just deserts→see:
desert
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just★/dʒʌst; NAmEdʒʌst/
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adjective
adverb★1★exactly 正好;恰好◆This jacket is just my size.这件夹克正合我的尺码。◆This gadget is just the thingfor getting those nails out. 这小玩意儿用来起那些钉子正合适。◆Just my luck(= the sort of bad luck I usually have).The phone's not working. 我就是这么倒霉。电话又坏了。◆You're just in time.你来得正是时候。justlike… ◆She looks just like her mother.她看上去就像她母亲。justwhat… ◆It's just what I wanted!这正是我想要的!justas… ◆It's just as I thought.我正是这样想的。◆( BrE) It's just onsix (= exactly six o'clock).现在六点整。2★justas… at the same moment as 正当…时◆The clock struck six just as I arrived.我到达时,时钟正敲六点。3★~ as good, nice, easily, etc.no less than; equally 不少于;同样◆She's just as smart as her sister.她与她姐姐一样聪明。◆You can get there just as cheaply by plane.你坐飞机到那儿同样便宜。4★(only) just|justafter, before, under, etc. sth by a small amount 刚好;差一点就不;勉强◆I got here just after nine.我到达这里时刚过九点。◆I only just caught the train.我差一点没赶上火车。◆Inflation fell to just over 4 per cent.通货膨胀降至 4% 多一点。5★used to say that you/sb did sth very recently 刚才;方才◆I've just heard the news.我刚听到这个消息。◆When you arrived he had only just left.你到时他刚走。◆She has just been telling us about her trip to Rome.她刚才一直在给我们讲她的罗马之行。◆( especially NAmE) I just saw him a moment ago.我刚才还见到过他。☞note at
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6★at this/that moment; now 此时;那时;眼下;现在◆I'm just finishing my book.眼下我正在完成我的一本书。◆I was just beginning to enjoy myself when we had to leave.我刚开始玩得起劲我们就得离开了。◆I'm just off (= I am leaving now).我要走了。7★justabout/going to do sth going to do sth only a few moments from now or then 正要;正准备;马上就要◆The water's just about to boil.水马上就要开了。◆I was just going to tell you when you interrupted.我正准备告诉你,你突然把话打断了。8★simply 只是;仅仅是◆It was just an ordinary day.那只是普普通通的一天。◆I can't justdrop all my commitments. 我答应要干的事可不能都不干了。◆This essay is just not good enough.这篇文章实在是不够好。◆I didn't mean to upset you. It's just thatI had to tell somebody. 我本不想烦你,只是我非得找个人说说。◆This is not just anotherdisaster movie—it's a masterpiece. 不能说它只是又一部灾难片,它是一部杰作。◆Just becauseyou're older than me doesn't meanyou know everything. 你比我年长并不意味着你什么都知道。9★only 仅仅;只不过just(for sth) ◆I decided to learn Japanese just for fun.我决定学日语只是为了好玩。just(to do sth) ◆I waited an hour just to see you.我等了一个小时只是为了看看你。◆There is just one method that might work.只有一个方法可能起作用。◆‘Can I help you?’ ‘No thanks, I'm just looking.’ (= in a shop/store)“我能为你做点什么吗?”“不用,谢谢,我只是看看。”10( informal) really; completely 真正地;确实;完全◆The food was just wonderful!那吃的实在是好极了!◆I can just imagine his reaction.我完全可以想像出他的反应。11used in orders to get sb's attention, give permission, etc. (引起注意、表示允许等)请,就◆Just listen to what I'm saying, will you!你就听我说好吗?◆Just help yourselves.请大家随便吃。12used to make a polite request, excuse, etc. (提出请求、表示歉意等)请◆Could you just help me with this box, please?请帮我搬一搬这箱子好吗?◆I've just got a few things to do first.对不起,我正好有点事要先做。13could/might/may justused to show a slight possibility that sth is true or will happen (表示稍有可能)可能,也许◆Try his home number—he might just be there.试试他家的号码,他也许在那儿。14used to agree with sb (表示赞同)◆‘He's very pompous.’ ‘Isn't he just?’“他很自负。”“可不是吗?”IDIOMScould/might just as well…used to say that you/sb would have been in the same position if you had done sth else, because you got little benefit or enjoyment from what you did do 不如;还是…的好◆The weather was so bad we might just as well have stayed at home.天气糟糕透了,还不如待在家里好。it is just as ˈwell (that…)it is a good thing (…)还好,倒也不错,还可以◆It is just as well that we didn't leave any later or we'd have missed him.还好,我们没有晚些离开,要不然我们就见不到他了。just about( informal) 1★almost; very nearly 几乎;近乎;差不多◆I've met just about everyone.我几乎每个人都见到了。◆‘Did you reach your sales target?’ ‘Just about.’“你的销售目标达到了吗?”“差不多了。”2★approximately 大概;大约◆She should be arriving just about now.她现在该到了。★just a ˈminute/ˈmoment/ˈsecond( informal) used to ask sb to wait for a short time 稍等一会儿;请稍候◆‘Is Mr Burns available?’ ‘Just a second, please, I'll check.’“我可以见伯恩斯先生吗?”“请稍等一会儿,我来查一下。”just like ˈthatsuddenly, without warning or explanation (就是那样)突如其来,冷不防,不加解释just ˈnow1★at this moment 此时;此刻;眼下◆Come and see me later—I'm busy just now.过些时候再来,我这会儿正忙着呢。2★during this present period 目前;现阶段◆Business is good just now.目前生意很红火。3★only a short time ago 刚才;刚刚;一会儿前◆I saw her just now.我刚刚见到过她。4( SAfrE) ( informal) later; in a short period of time 以后;一会儿后just ˈsodone or arranged very accurately or carefully (做或安排得)井井有条,有条不紊◆He liked polishing the furniture and making everything just so.他喜欢把家具擦得亮亮的,一切都安排得井井有条。★just ˈthenat that moment 那时;就在那时◆Just then, someone knocked at the front door.就在那时,大门口有人敲门。not just ˈyetnot now but probably quite soon 这会儿还不;可能很快◆I can't give you the money just yet.我这会儿还不能给你钱。I, etc. would just as soon do sthused to say that you would equally well like to do sth as do sth else that has been suggested 乐意做某事(跟所建议的事一样)◆I'd just as soon stay at home as go out tonight.今晚待在家里或出去我都乐意。☞more at
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adjective[usually before noun ]1that most people consider to be morally fair and reasonable 公正的;正义的;正当的;合理的SYN
fair
◆a just decision/law/society公正的判决╱法律╱社会2the justnoun[plural ]people who are just正直的人;公正的人3appropriate in a particular situation 合适的;恰当的◆a just reward/punishment应有的报偿╱惩罚◆I think she got her just deserts(= what she deserved).我认为她罪有应得。OPP
unjust
▶just·ly/ˈdʒʌstli; NAmEˈdʒʌstli/adverb◆to be treated justly受到公平待遇◆to be justly proud of sth有理由为某事而骄傲just/dʒʌst; NAmEdʒʌst/just·ly/ˈdʒʌstli; NAmEˈdʒʌstli/
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just1 adverb
just2 adjective
justjust1 /dʒəst; strong dʒʌst/ ●●●S1W1 adverb
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1exactly: A good strong cup of coffee is just what I need right now. The house was large and roomy; just right for us. She looks just like her mother. Just what do you think you’re trying to do?just on British English It’s just on three o’clock.Just then (=exactly at that moment), Mrs Robovitch appeared at the bedroom door.Just as (=at the exact moment when) I opened the door, the telephone started to ring. A nice hot bath – just the thing (=exactly the right thing) to relax sore muscles.► see thesaurus at
exactly
2nothing more than the thing, amount, action etc that you are mentioningSYN only: It’s nothing serious – just a small cut. Don’t be too hard on him – he’s just a kid. Can you wait just a few minutes? It’s not just me – there are other people involved as well.RegisterIn written English, people often prefer to use simply rather than just, which sounds rather informal:· It’s simply a question of priorities.3only a short time ago: John’s just told me that he’s getting married. I’ve just been out shopping.► see thesaurus at
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4at this moment or at that moment: Wait a minute – I’m just coming. He was just leaving when the phone rang. I’m just finishing my homework – it won’t take long. The concert was just about to start.5used to emphasize what you are saying: It just isn’t true. I just love being in the mountains. It was just wonderful to see Joyce again. I just wish I could believe you.6only by a small amount, time, distance etcjust before/after/over etc We moved here just after our son was born. I saw her just before she died. It’s just under three centimetres long.7used to show that something which happens almost does not happenSYN barely, hardly: He just managed to get home before dark. We could just see the coast of France in the distance. Those pants only just fit you now. She was earning just enough money to live on (=enough but not more than enough).8just about almost: The plums are just about ripe now. Just about everybody will be affected by the tax increases.9just as good/bad/big etc equally as good, bad, big etc: Brad is just as good as the others. I love this country just as much as you do.10just have to do something used to say that someone has to do something because nothing else is possible: We’ll just have to watch and see what happens. You just have to accept things and get on with your life.11not just any used to emphasize that you are talking about a particular thing or person that is especially good or important: For the best results, use olive oil. Not just any olive oil, mind – only the finest quality will do.12would just as soon if you would just as soon do something, you would prefer to do it: I’d just as soon stay at home – I don’t really enjoy parties.13may just/might just might possibly: You could try Renee. She might just know where they live now. It may just have been a coincidence.14not just yet not now, but probably soon: I can’t leave just yet. I’ve still got a couple of letters to write.15just because ... it doesn’t mean used to say that, although one thing is true, another thing is not necessarily true: Just because you’re older than me, it doesn’t mean you can tell me what to do.SPOKEN PHRASES16just a minute/second/momenta)used to ask someone to wait for a short time while you do something: Just a minute, I’ll see if I can find it for you.b)used to interrupt someone in order to ask them something, disagree with them etc: Just a minute! How do I know you’re not telling me a pack of lies?17a)used when politely asking something or telling someone to do something: Could I just say a few words before we start? Would you just explain to us how the system works.b)used when firmly telling someone to do something: Look, just shut up for a minute! Now, just listen to what I’m telling you.18it’s just that used when explaining the reason for something, especially when someone thinks there is a different reason: No, I do like Chinese food. It’s just that I’m not hungry.19just nowa)a very short time ago: Where have my glasses gone? I had them just now.b)especially British English at this moment: We’re busy just now – can you come back later?20just think/imagine/look used to tell someone to imagine or look at the same thing that you are imagining or looking at: Just think – in a week we’ll be lying on a beach in the sun!21it’s/that’s just as well used to say that it is fortunate that something is true or happened because otherwise there would be problems: It’s just as well we’d prepared everything beforehand.22isn’t she just/aren’t they just etc old-fashioned used to strongly agree with something someone has said about a person or thing: ‘He’s a selfish, rude, ignorant man!’ ‘Isn’t he just!’23just soa)with everything arranged neatly and tidily: Her house always has to be just so.b)old-fashioned used to say yes or agree with something: ‘You should have beaten them, shouldn’t you?’ ‘Just so.’ → just the same
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, → just in case
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, → just my luck
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, → might just as well
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GRAMMAR: Word order• Just comes before a main verb: · I just saw him.• Just comes after ‘be’ when it is the main verb: · She is just seventeen.• Just comes after the first auxiliary verb: · I have just seen him.✗Don’t say: I just have seen him.
just1 adverb
just2 adjective
justjust2 /dʒʌst/ ●●○ adjective
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1morally right and fair: Henry sincerely believed that he was fighting a just war. a just settlement Charlemagne was respected as a just ruler.► see thesaurus at
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2deserved by someone: a just reward for their loyal service What would be a just punishment for such a crime? I hope that he’s caught and gets his just deserts (=is punished in the way he deserves).—justly adverb: These men are criminals, but they must be dealt with justly. an achievement of which we can be justly proud
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