- (一直; 一向) always; consistently; invariably:
Do you always watch TV in the evening?
你晚上总看电视吗?
He consistently matches his words with his action.
他总是言行一致的。
- (毕竟; 总归) anyway; anyhow; after all:
Better late than never.
迟做总比不做的好。
Anyhow you must finish this work today.
你今天总要完成这项工作吧。
- (大约; 至少) at least:
At least she wouldn't say this to his face.
她总不会当面对他这样讲吧?
He's been away for at least a week.
他走了总有一个星期吧。