在词性上,quite的词性是副词,very的词性是副词、形容词和名词。
在用法上,quite修饰形容词时要置于a/an之前,而very则需要置于a/an之后。
在侧重点上,very用于加强程度,可以修饰褒义词和贬义词,quite指超过了承受能力或程度,即程度加到了不适当的地步。
quite
1、We had quite a party.
我们的聚会很不一般。
2、It is a quite good book
那是一本相当好的书。
3、I want to buy a new camera because this one is quite old
我想买个新相机,这个太旧了。
very
1、This kind of questioning can be very intimidating to children.
这种问话的方式可能让孩子们非常害怕。
2、The removal of the managing director is going to be very difficult.
总经理的免职将是非常困难的。
3、A lady said that drinking tea with flowers in such a teahouse was very enjoyable after a long day.
一位女士说,经过一天紧张的工作,在这些茶屋品品花瓣茶是非常好的享受。