without
preposition, adverb uk/wɪˈðaʊt/ us/wɪˈðaʊt/
A2 没有;无;缺少
not having or doing something, or lacking something
I left without my umbrella. 我没有带伞就出来了。
You look nice without make-up. 你不化妆显得挺可爱的。
He went without my knowledge. 他没有让我知道就去了。
I couldn't have done it without you. 没有你，我是无法完成的。
She's strong without being bossy. 她强硬但不专横。
Do start without me. 不用等我就可以开始。
formal He's not without (= he does have some) good qualities. 他还是有一些品德的。
This is without a doubt (= certainly) the best Chinese food I've ever had. 这肯定是我吃过最好的中国菜。
You shouldn't drive for more than three hours without taking a break. 你不该连续开车3个多小时而不休息。
Without wanting to be rude (= I don't want to be rude, but), don't you think you need a haircut? 我不想无礼，可你不觉得你该理个发吗？
See also: do without (something)go without (something)
- More examples
- A long wool coat is a classic no wardrobe should be without.
- You can't work continuously for six hours without a break!
- They had been debating for several hours without reaching a conclusion.
- I don't know how it's possible for a person to disappear without trace.
- He never goes out without his security men in attendance .