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Hitherto Meaning in English

word

ˈhɪˌðɝˈtu
HITH-er-TOO
hˈɪðətˌuː
HITH-uh-TOO

释义

Up to this time; until now. It is used to describe a situation or fact as it has been before the present moment.

用法与细微差别

Formal, literary, or academic; rarely used in casual speech. Common in legal, historical, and technical writing. Often found at the start or middle of sentences. Similar to 'so far' or 'until now,' but more formal.

例句

Hitherto, the results have been positive.

basic

This problem had hitherto gone unnoticed.

basic

No cure has been found hitherto.

basic

The technology was hitherto unknown in this region.

natural

She brought fresh ideas to a hitherto traditional company.

natural

Many hitherto ignored issues are now gaining attention.

natural