1. 作副词:表示“任何地方都不”
Nowhere 最常见的用法是作为副词,用于否定句中,意思是“任何地方都没有”。
例句:
- I looked for my keys, but they were nowhere to be found.
- She searched the house, but her phone was nowhere.
2. 用于“nowhere near”结构:表示“远非,一点也不”
这个短语常用于强调程度不足,相当于 “not at all” 或 “far from”。
例句:
- The movie was nowhere near as good as the book.
- We’re nowhere near ready to launch the product.
3. 固定搭配:“get nowhere” / “go nowhere”
表示“毫无进展”或“一事无成”。
例句:
- If you keep complaining without taking action, you’ll get nowhere.
4. 倒装句中的“nowhere”开头句型
当 nowhere 放在句首时,句子需要部分倒装(助动词提前)。
例句:
- Nowhere in the report does it mention the budget cuts.
- Nowhere else can you find such delicious dumplings.