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such

/ˈsʌʧ/

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adjective

always used before a noun - used to say that something is great in degree, quality, or number

I've been such a fool! [=I've been very foolish]

How could you believe such nonsense?

I've never seen such a (large) crowd here before.

Where are you off to in such a rush?

The building had deteriorated to such a degree [=so much] that they had to tear it down.

I was surprised that the town had changed to such an extent. [=so much]

not used before a noun - used to say that something has a quality that results in something specified

The evidence is such as to leave no doubt of his guilt. = The evidence is such that there can be no doubt of his guilt.

Her excitement was such that she could hardly contain herself. [=she was so excited that she could hardly contain herself]

always used before a noun :of the kind specified

The gun had his fingerprints on it. Such evidence [=evidence of that kind] leaves little doubt of his guilt.

She has published her first sci-fi novel and hopes to write more such novels.

No such agreement was made.

I know it was an accident, but such people [=people like that] should not be allowed to drive.

Can I talk to Mary? I'm sorry. There is no such person here. [=there is no one named Mary here]

In such a situation (as this), it is important to remain calm.

The magazine publishes articles about such varied subjects as astronomy, politics, and gardening.

It will be documented in such a way/manner as to prevent misunderstanding. = It will be documented in such a way/manner that there can be no misunderstanding. [=it will be documented in a way that prevents misunderstanding]

I've never heard of such a thing!

You will apologize at once! I'll do no such thing! [=I will not apologize]

There is no such thing as having too many friends. [=you cannot have too many friends]

She said she was too busy or some such nonsense. [=or something similar]

pronoun

somewhat formal

that kind or type of person or thing

She has a plan, if it may be called such. [=if it deserves to be called a plan; if it is good/practical enough to be referred to as a plan]

He was not only a politician but also an inventor and well-known as such. [=well-known as an inventor]

It is a serious problem and should be treated as such. - see also as such (below)

something previously stated or specified

If such is the decision, nothing further should be done.

We were outnumbered and surrounded. Such being the case [=since that was the case], we had to surrender.

If you retained a receipt, please enclose a copy of such. [=please enclose a copy of the receipt]

and such

and things of that kind

Pens, pencils, markers, and such are in this drawer.

as such

of the usual or expected kind :in the usual sense

I have no boss as such [=there is no one who is actually my boss], but I do have to answer to my clients.

by, of, or in itself - used to indicate that something is being considered by itself and not along with other things

There's nothing wrong with gambling as such [=per se], but it's best to do it in moderation. - see also 2such 1 (above)

such is life

life is like that and cannot be changed

We've had our share of problems, but such is life.

adverb

somewhat informal - used to make a description more forceful

The team has such tall players. [=the team's players are very tall]

She wears such stylish clothes. [=her clothes are very stylish]

She hasn't been in such good spirits lately.

We had such a good time [=a very good time] at the party!

It is such a long trip.

It was such an awkward moment.

Today was such a nice/beautiful day!

I don't think that's such a good/great idea. [=I don't think that's a good idea]

to the degree that is specified or understood

Such violent movies (as these) are not suitable for children.

We've never had such a cold winter (as this).

I have never seen such a large cat!

I had such a bad headache that I couldn't think straight.

ever such

xem ever

such as

used to introduce an example or series of examples

You will need some form of identification, such as [=like] a driver's license.

I have my reasons for not wanting to go. Such as? [=give me an example]

of the specified kind

In cases such as [=like] this (one), it's best to be cautious.

Questions such as the one you've asked are difficult to answer.

such as it is

used to say that something is not very good in quality or condition

The meal, such as it was, was served quickly. [=the meal, which was not very good, was served quickly]

Welcome to my humble homesuch as it is.

* Các từ tương tự:
such and such, suchlike