all right
all right — 形容詞
1. good enough to meet what is needed, even if it does not stand out as especially
可以；尚可
達到要求，算過得去
good enough to meet what is needed, even if it does not stand out as especially impressive.
The hotel was all right for one night near the airport.
那家旅館住一晚還可以，因為離機場很近。
be all right for + limited purpose
Your essay is all right now; just fix the date on page two.
你的作文現在可以了，只要把第二頁的日期改掉。
all right now after a small correction
The sound is all right on my laptop, so start the film.
我筆電的聲音還可以，所以可以開始放電影了。
Those chairs look all right, but the wooden table is stronger.
那些椅子看起來還可以，不過木桌比較結實。
- okay
very close everyday alternative
- acceptable
more formal and less conversational
- fine
often sounds slightly more settled or reassuring
- unacceptable
fails the required standard
- poor
clearly below the level needed
文法句型
be all right
look all right
用法筆記
This sense judges whether something reaches a practical standard. Distinguish it from sense 3, which sounds warmer and is more about personal enjoyment than basic acceptability.
2. barely good enough to use or accept, with clear limits that the speaker still no
勉強行
只算剛好夠用，缺點仍明顯
barely good enough to use or accept, with clear limits that the speaker still notices.
The soup was all right, but it needed more salt and heat.
這碗湯勉強還行，可是鹽味和熱度都不夠。
all right, but ... signals limited approval
Damon's excuse sounded all right to the teacher, though nobody else believed it.
Damon 的藉口在老師聽來勉強行得通，但其他人都不信。
The shoes are all right for today, but not for the hike.
這雙鞋今天穿還勉強行，但不適合去健行。
The first draft was all right, yet the report still felt unfinished.
第一版草稿勉強可以，但報告還是顯得沒寫完。
文法句型
be all right, but ...
sound all right, but ...
用法筆記
Speakers often add a contrast after this sense because they are pointing to remaining weaknesses. It is more critical than sense 1, which can be a plain neutral judgment.
3. pleasant enough or fairly enjoyable, though not wonderful.
還不錯
讓人覺得不差，算是愉快
pleasant enough or fairly enjoyable, though not wonderful.
The cafe by the river is all right when you want a quiet lunch.
想安靜吃午餐時，河邊那家咖啡館還不錯。
personal reaction to an experience
I thought the play was all right, especially the last scene.
我覺得那齣戲還不錯，尤其是最後一幕。
The band's new song is all right, and the chorus stays in your head.
那個樂團的新歌還不錯，副歌會一直留在你腦中。
Sunday's market was all right once the rain finally stopped.
雨終於停了以後，星期天的市集還不錯。
文法句型
be all right
sound all right
用法筆記
This sense gives a mild personal reaction. Unlike sense 1, it is often about whether something felt enjoyable rather than whether it met a practical need.
4. very good or exciting, especially when the speaker says it with strong approval.
真棒
口語中強力稱讚某事很好
very good or exciting, especially when the speaker says it with strong approval.
That band was all right, and the whole crowd kept dancing.
那個樂團真棒，整群觀眾一直在跳舞。
enthusiastic approval in speech
Your goal in the final minute was all right, Mateo!
你最後一分鐘那顆進球真棒，Mateo！
The fireworks were all right tonight, lighting up the harbour.
今晚的煙火真棒，把港口照得亮亮的。
Auntie Mei said the mango cake was all right and took another slice.
Auntie Mei 說那個芒果蛋糕真棒，又拿了一片。
- terrible
strong negative judgment
文法句型
be all right!
用法筆記
Tone is crucial here. With lively stress, the phrase becomes real praise; said flatly, it usually falls back to the milder senses 1 or 3.
5. said with annoyance when another person has a luckier, easier, or safer position
你倒好
抱怨別人處境比自己輕鬆
said with annoyance when another person has a luckier, easier, or safer position than you do.
It's all right for you; your office has air-conditioning all day.
你倒好，辦公室整天都有冷氣。
it's all right for + person
Staying late was all right for Gabriel because he lives upstairs.
對 Gabriel 來說，留晚一點根本沒差，因為他就住樓上。
It's all right for the tourists; they leave tomorrow before the storm.
那些觀光客倒好，暴風雨前一天就要離開了。
Elena muttered it was all right for them because they kept their bikes.
Elena 嘟囔著說他們倒好，因為腳踏車都還在。
- easy for you to say
longer phrase with the same complaining force
- lucky you
more sarcastic and shorter
文法句型
it's all right for [someone]
用法筆記
This fixed pattern expresses resentment, not approval. It means someone else can cope easily because their circumstances are better than yours.
6. safe, healthy, or not hurt after danger, illness, or worry.
沒事；安好
平安無恙，或身體狀況可放心
safe, healthy, or not hurt after danger, illness, or worry.
After the bus skidded, everyone climbed out all right.
公車打滑後，大家都平安地下車了。
all right after danger means unharmed
Text me when you get home, so I know you're all right.
你到家時傳訊息給我，這樣我才知道你沒事。
The baby is all right now that the fever has gone down.
寶寶現在沒事了，燒已經退下來了。
Doctors say Mrs. Chen should be all right after the operation.
醫生說陳太太手術後應該會安好。
文法句型
be all right
feel all right
用法筆記
Use this sense after accidents, illness, or anxious waiting. It is about being unharmed or recovering, not about whether you need more help or food.
7. having enough to continue without more help, food, money, or attention, so that
夠了；不用
已有足夠條件，不必再給更多
having enough to continue without more help, food, money, or attention, so that nothing extra is needed.
"More rice?" "No, thanks, I'm all right for now."
「還要再來一點飯嗎？」「不用了，現在這樣就夠了。」
polite refusal: I'm all right for now
We packed two bottles of water, so we'll be all right till noon.
我們帶了兩瓶水，所以撐到中午都夠了。
Rafi said the children were all right with crayons and paper.
Rafi 說孩子們有蠟筆和紙就夠了。
If the bus is late, we're all right because the museum stays open.
就算公車晚到也不用擔心，因為博物館還開著。
文法句型
be all right for now
be all right without [something]
用法筆記
Unlike sense 6, this one is about coping or not needing anything more. That is why it appears in polite refusals such as 'I'm all right, thanks.'
all right — 感嘆詞
1. used as a casual greeting that also checks how the other person is doing.
你好嗎
打招呼時順便問對方近況
used as a casual greeting that also checks how the other person is doing.
"All right, Hiro?" "Yeah, just tired from work."
「Hiro，你好嗎？」「嗯，只是上班有點累。」
casual British greeting plus wellbeing check
The shopkeeper looked up and said, "All right? Need any help?"
店員抬起頭來說：「你好嗎？需要幫忙嗎？」
When Layla opened the door, her neighbour called, "All right?"
Layla 一開門，鄰居就喊了一聲：「你好嗎？」
"All right, Dad?" Theo asked while carrying in the groceries.
Theo 一邊把雜貨提進來，一邊問：「爸，你好嗎？」
- you okay?
more direct and slightly more concerned
- how's it going?
broader greeting, less focused on wellbeing
文法句型
All right?
All right, [name]?
用法筆記
This is especially common in British speech. It usually expects a short friendly answer rather than a detailed report about your health.
常見錯誤
2. said to accept a plan, show approval, or signal that people should go ahead.
好；行
表示同意、接受或准許繼續
said to accept a plan, show approval, or signal that people should go ahead.
"We meet outside the station at eight." "All right, see you there."
「我們八點在車站外面見。」「好，到時候見。」
reply accepting a plan
The coach blew the whistle and shouted, "All right, let's start again."
教練吹哨後喊道：「好，再來一次。」
all right, let's ... to move the group forward
"Can I borrow your charger?" "All right, but bring it back tonight."
「我可以借你的充電器嗎？」「行，但今晚要還我。」
After the explanation, Mrs. Ali nodded and said, "All right, I understand."
說明完以後，Ali 太太點點頭說：「好，我懂了。」
- no
plain refusal instead of agreement
文法句型
All right, [clause]
All right, let's [verb]
用法筆記
The tone may sound willing, resigned, or firm depending on the voice. In all cases, the speaker is accepting what comes next or allowing it to happen.
3. said after thanks or an apology to show that the matter is settled and no offens
沒關係
回應道歉或道謝，表示不介意
said after thanks or an apology to show that the matter is settled and no offense remains.
"Sorry I stepped on your foot." "That's all right."
「對不起，我踩到你的腳了。」「沒關係。」
reply to an apology
"Thanks for waiting with me." "It's all right; I had time anyway."
「謝謝你陪我等。」「沒關係，反正我也有時間。」
reply to thanks
Mr. Gomez smiled and said, "That's all right," when Nina spilled the juice.
Nina 把果汁打翻時，Gomez 先生笑著說：「沒關係。」
"I'm sorry I'm late." "It's all right; the meeting hasn't started yet."
「不好意思，我遲到了。」「沒關係，會議還沒開始。」
- no problem
more casual and very common
- that's okay
near-identical everyday reply
- don't mention it
slightly more formal after thanks
文法句型
That's all right.
It's all right.
用法筆記
This is a reassuring reply. In many situations it sounds slightly more British than 'no problem', especially after someone apologizes.
all right — 副詞
1. in a satisfactory or fairly successful way, even if nothing is outstanding.
還可以
事情進行得算順利或可接受
in a satisfactory or fairly successful way, even if nothing is outstanding.
The interview went all right once I stopped speaking so quickly.
我不再講得那麼快之後，面試還可以。
go all right describes how an event turns out
Our train ride was all right until the last ten minutes.
我們這趟火車行程本來還可以，直到最後十分鐘。
The children slept all right after the hallway lights were dimmed.
走廊的燈調暗後，孩子們睡得還可以。
I can cook fish all right, but bread still gives me trouble.
魚我還算會煮，但麵包一直讓我很傷腦筋。
- okay
common everyday alternative
- satisfactorily
more formal and less conversational
- badly
the activity goes poorly
文法句型
go all right
sleep all right
do all right
用法筆記
This sense comments on how an activity or event turned out. It does not describe a person's safety; that meaning belongs to adjective sense 6.
2. certainly and without doubt, often used to add emphatic force after a statement.
當然；絕對
加強語氣，表示毫無疑問
certainly and without doubt, often used to add emphatic force after a statement.
If Mina tries that hot sauce, she'll cry all right.
Mina 要是去試那種辣醬，絕對會哭。
all right adds emphatic certainty
The roof is leaking all right; look at the bucket in the hall.
屋頂當然有漏水，你看走廊那個水桶就知道了。
Jasper can sing all right, even without the microphone.
Jasper 當然會唱歌，就算沒有麥克風也一樣。
That old engine still works all right; listen to it start.
那台老引擎當然還能動，你聽它發動的聲音。
- definitely
straightforward neutral equivalent
- certainly
slightly more formal
- maybe
shows uncertainty instead of certainty
文法句型
verb + all right
用法筆記
Speakers usually stress this sense strongly. Unlike adverb sense 1, it does not mean 'quite well'; it means 'for sure' or 'no doubt'.