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What's the meaning of "ever" in this sentence
"Did you ever read the book?" What's the meaning of "ever" in this sentence, please? Thanks!
14 nov. 2017 11:49
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Ever here is 'at any time'. It's similar to 过 I think.
I think that it would usually be used to express a doubt about whether someone had really read it.
14 novembre 2017
Yes, Gary is right. It means, "Have you at any time read that book?" Implying that you most likely have not. It is a negative connotation.
14 novembre 2017
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14 novembre 2017
I think it means " did you even try to read the book? "
14 novembre 2017
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颜慧Rose
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Chinois (mandarin), Anglais, Russe
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Anglais, Russe
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