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ADV
還是;還;仍然;依然
If a situation that used to exist still exists, it has continued and exists now.
例句
I still dream of home...
我依然做夢夢見家。
Brian's toe is still badly swollen and he cannot put on his shoe...
布賴恩的腳趾還是腫得很厲害，穿不上鞋。
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仍然，還是(會或可能)
If something that has not yet happened could still happen, it is possible that it will happen. If something that has not yet happened is still to happen, it will happen at a later time.
例句
Big money could still be made if the crisis keeps oil prices high...
如果這場危機讓油價居高不下的話，仍然有可能賺大錢。
We could still make it, but we won't get there till three...
我們仍然可以趕去，只不過要到 3 點鐘才能到。
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ADV
(用以強調剩余物)還有
If you say that there is still an amount of something left, you are emphasizing that there is that amount left.
例句
Bardi coloured the milk with the slightest touch of coffee, of which there was still plenty...
巴爾迪只加了少許咖啡給牛奶調色，還剩下很多。
There are still some outstanding problems...
還有一些未解決的問題。
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ADV
但是;盡管如此;(雖然…)還是
You use still to emphasize that something remains the case or is true in spite of what you have just said.
例句
I'm average for my height. But I still feel I'm fatter than I should be...
從身高來看，我算是中等身材。但我還是覺得自己胖了點。
Despite the ruling, Boreham was still found guilty.
盡管法庭先前已有裁決，博勒姆還是被判有罪。
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ADV
(表示不必擔心)然而，不過
You use still to indicate that a problem or difficulty is not really worth worrying about.
例句
Their luck had simply run out. Still, never fear...
他們的好運已經到頭了。不過，別擔心。
'Any idea who is going to be here this weekend?' — 'No. Still, who cares?'
“知道這個周末誰要來嗎?”——“不知道。不過，管他呢。”
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ADV
(與 further, another, more 等連用強調數量驚人或極大)更，還
You use still in expressions such as still further ,still another, and still more to show that you find the number or quantity of things you are referring to surprising or excessive.
例句
We look forward to strengthening still further our already close co-operation with the police service...
我們期盼著進一步加強和警方的合作，形成更加緊密的合作關系。
Why did the bank not conduct its own audit before lending still more?
銀行為什么不在貸出更多錢之前先審計自己的賬目呢？
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(與比較級連用強調某種特點)更，還要
You use still with comparatives to indicate that something has even more of a quality than something else.
例句
Formula One motor car racing is supposed to be dangerous. 'Indycar' racing is supposed to be more dangerous still.
據說，一級方程式賽車很危險，而“印第賽車”相比更危險。
Noun
1. a static photograph (especially one taken from a movie and used for advertising purposes);
"he wanted some stills for a magazine ad"2. (poetic) tranquil silence;
"the still of the night"3. an apparatus used for the distillation of liquids; consists of a vessel in which a substance is vaporized by heat and a condenser where the vapor is condensed
4. a plant and works where alcoholic drinks are made by distillation
Verb
1. make calm or still;
"quiet the dragons of worry and fear"2. cause to be quiet or not talk;
"Please silence the children in the church!"3. lessen the intensity of or calm;
"The news eased my conscience""still the fears"4. make motionless
Adjective
1. not in physical motion;
"the inertia of an object at rest"2. marked by absence of sound;
"a silent house""soundless footsteps on the grass""the night was still"3. free from disturbance;
"a ribbon of sand between the angry sea and the placid bay""the quiet waters of a lagoon""a lake of tranquil blue water reflecting a tranquil blue sky""a smooth channel crossing""scarcely a ripple on the still water""unruffled water"4. used of pictures; of a single or static photograph not presented so as to create the illusion of motion; or representing objects not capable of motion;
"a still photograph""Cezanne's still life of apples"5. not sparkling;
"a still wine""still mineral water"6. free from noticeable current;
"a still pond""still waters run deep"Adverb
1. with reference to action or condition; without change, interruption, or cessation;
"it's still warm outside""will you still love me when we're old and grey?"2. despite anything to the contrary (usually following a concession);
"although I'm a little afraid, however I'd like to try it""while we disliked each other, nevertheless we agreed""he was a stern yet fair master""granted that it is dangerous, all the same I still want to go"3. to a greater degree or extent; used with comparisons;
"looked sick and felt even worse""an even (or still) more interesting problem""still another problem must be solved""a yet sadder tale"4. without moving or making a sound;
"he sat still as a statue""time stood still""they waited stock-still outside the door""he couldn't hold still any longer"