How do you use "then" in a sentence?

I lived in Manchester back then. Finish your homework, then you can play. If it rains, then we shall stay indoors.

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Q: What does "then" mean?

At that time; after that; in that case 'Then' indicates a point in time ('I was younger then'), a sequence ('first this, then that'), or a logical consequence ('if you are tired, then rest'). It differs from 'than' which is used for comparisons. Common expressions include 'now and then', 'then again', 'since then', and 'by then'.

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意味: At that time; after that; in that case

那时，然后，那么

entonces, luego

その時、それから、それなら

그때, 그다음에, 그렇다면

'Then' indicates a point in time ('I was younger then'), a sequence ('first this, then that'), or a logical consequence ('if you are tired, then rest'). It differs from 'than' which is used for comparisons. Common expressions include 'now and then', 'then again', 'since then', and 'by then'.

「then」表示一个时间点（「I was younger then」）、顺序（「first this, then that」）或逻辑结果（「if you are tired, then rest」）。它与用于比较的「than」不同。常见表达包括「now and then」、「then again」、「since then」和「by then」。

«Then» indica un punto en el tiempo («I was younger then»), una secuencia («first this, then that»), o una consecuencia lógica («if you are tired, then rest»). Difiere de «than» que se usa para comparaciones. Expresiones comunes incluyen «now and then», «then again», «since then», y «by then».

「then」は時点（「I was younger then」）、順序（「first this, then that」）、または論理的帰結（「if you are tired, then rest」）を示します。比較に使われる「than」とは異なります。「now and then」「then again」「since then」「by then」などの一般的な表現があります。

'Then'은 특정 시점('I was younger then'), 순서('first this, then that'), 또는 논리적 결과('if you are tired, then rest')를 나타냅니다. 비교에 사용되는 'than'과는 다릅니다. 'now and then', 'then again', 'since then', 'by then' 등의 표현이 있습니다.

例文

I lived in Manchester back then.
那时候我住在曼彻斯特。
Vivía en Manchester en aquel entonces.
あの頃はマンチェスターに住んでいた。
그때는 맨체스터에 살고 있었다.
Finish your homework, then you can play.
先做完作业，然后你就可以玩了。
Termina tus deberes, luego podrás jugar.
宿題を終わらせたら、遊んでいいよ。
숙제를 끝내면 놀아도 돼.
If it rains, then we shall stay indoors.
如果下雨，那我们就待在室内。
Si llueve, entonces nos quedaremos dentro.
雨が降ったら、室内にいましょう。
비가 오면 실내에 있자.

発音

使い方ガイド

場面: general

トーン: neutral

起源と歴史

From Old English 'þonne' or 'þanne', the same root as 'than'. Originally meaning 'at that time' or 'next'. The spelling distinction between 'then' (temporal) and 'than' (comparative) was formalised in the 17th century.

文化的背景

Era: Modern

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal

このトピックの他の表現

know ★★★★★ To be aware of through observation, inquiry, or information when ★★★★★ At what time; at the time that; considering that time ★★★★★ The indefinite continued progress of existence; a point o... year ★★★★★ A period of twelve months; the time taken by the earth to... now ★★★★★ At the present time; immediately first ★★★★★ Coming before all others in time, order, or importance