that

[ðæt,ðət]
determiner
used preceding a noun that has been mentioned at some time or is understood.(as pronoun)
used preceding a noun that denotes something more remote or removed.(as pronoun).See this
used to refer to something that is familiar
that old chap from across the street
conj
used to introduce a noun clause
I believe that you'll come
Also called: so that Also called: in order that used to introduce a clause of purpose
they fought that others might have peace
used to introduce a clause of result
he laughed so hard that he cried
used to introduce a clause after an understood sentence expressing desire, indignation, or amazement
oh, that I had never lived!
adv
used with adjectives or adverbs to reinforce the specification of a precise degree already mentioned
go just that fast and you should be safe
Also called: all that (intensifier)
he wasn't that upset at the news
(intensifier)
the cat was that weak after the fight
pron
used to introduce a restrictive relative clause
the book that we want
used to introduce a clause with the verb to be to emphasize the extent to which the preceding noun is applicable
genius that she is, she outwitted the computer
- 习惯用语
- and that everything connected with the subject mentioned
- and all that 同
- at that additionally, all things considered, or nevertheless
- like that with ease; effortlessly.of such a nature, character, etc
- that is to be precise.in other words.for example
- that's more like it that is better, an improvement, etc
- that's that there is no more to be done, discussed, etc
- with that thereupon; having said or done that
- at that 同