Until和by的用法
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虽然“until”和“by”这两个词都可以译成“到……时”,但它们的用法却不同。“Until”表示某事在未来的某个时间点前持续发生;“by”表示某事在未来某个时间或最后期限前发生。
 
1 Until
Until is used to talk about doing something up to a certain point in time.
“Until” 用来表示 “在某个时间点之前,一直做某事”。
 
I have to take care of my dog until 5pm.
 
Until the rain stops, we can't go to the beach.
 
I will be working until this evening. We can meet for dinner after that. 
 
2 By
By is used to talk about doing something before a future time or deadline.
“By” 用来表示 “在未来某个时间或最后期限之前做某事”。
 
I have to finish an essay by 5pm.
 
The council1 expects the bridge to be finished by December.
 
By the time I come back, I want this room clean.


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1 council ooZz9     
n.理事会,委员会,议事机构
参考例句:
  • The town council passed a law forbidding the distribution of handbills.市议会通过法律,禁止散发传单。
  • The city council has declared for improving the public bus system.市议会宣布同意改进公共汽车系统。
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