every now and then
UKevriːnauændθən
معنی فارسی
هرچندوقت يکبار گاه گاهي
ریشه و کاربرد
ریشه
This phrase originated in the late 16th century, with 'now and then' meaning 'at various times'. The word 'every' was added later to emphasize the regularity of the occurrence.
مثال
- Every now and then, I like to go for a long walk in the park.
- She visits her hometown every now and then.
- Every now and then, he would think about his childhood.
ترکیبهای رایج
Visit every now and then See every now and then Happen every now and then
تعریف انگلیسی
adverb
- occasionally “every so often she visits her father”
مترادفها
Often, at short intervals, ever and anon, from time to time.