let alone
UKletəloun
ریشه و کاربرد
ریشه
The phrase 'let alone' is derived from the verb 'let' and the adverb 'alone'.
مثال
- I can't afford a new car, let alone a luxury sports car.
- He can't even tie his shoes, let alone run a marathon.
- They can't handle basic math, let alone advanced calculus.
ترکیبهای رایج
I can't afford a new car, let alone He can't even tie his shoes, let alone They can't handle basic math, let alone
تعریف انگلیسی
adverb
- much less “she can't boil potatoes, let alone cook a meal”
مترادفها
Leave, let be, suffer to remain undisturbed, forbear to meddle with.