"as often as not" in Chinese (Simplified)

• 往往
• 通常

Definition

这个表达指的是某事发生得很频繁，或差不多一半的时间都会发生。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))

'As often as not' 是一个比较正式、稍显过时的表达，多见于书面英语。意思是“经常”或“很可能”，通常放在句首或句中。

Examples

As often as not, he forgets his keys at home.

**往往**，他把钥匙忘在家里。

We eat out for dinner as often as not.

我们**往往**在外面吃晚饭。

As often as not, it rains here in the afternoon.

这里下午**往往**下雨。

She'll cancel plans as often as not, so don't be surprised.

她**往往**临时取消计划，所以别惊讶。

The train is late as often as not during rush hour.

高峰时段火车**往往**会晚点。

He stays late at work as often as not when there's a big project.

有大项目时，他**往往**会加班到很晚。