"as often as not" in Chinese (Traditional)

• 往往
• 通常

Definition

這個表達用來形容某事發生得很頻繁，或差不多一半的時間會發生。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Traditional))

'As often as not' 是較正式、稍顯老派的表達方式，多用在書面語。指“經常”或“差不多有一半的機會”，常出現在句首或句中。

Examples

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

**往往**，他把鑰匙忘在家裡。

We eat out for dinner as often as not.

我們**往往**在外面喫晚餐。

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

這裡下午**往往**下雨。

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

她**往往**臨時取消計劃，所以別驚訝。

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

尖峯時段火車**往往**會晚點。

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

有大專案時，他**往往**會加班到很晚。