alone

"could be alone in a crowded room" "was alone with her thoughts" "I want to be alone"

"he was alone when we met him" "she is alone much of the time" "the lone skier on the mountain" "a lonely fisherman stood on a tuft of gravel" "a lonely soul" "a solitary traveler"

"she alone believed him" "cannot live by bread alone" "I'll have this car and this car only"

"he is alone in the field of microbiology" "this theory is altogether alone in its penetration of the problem" "Bach was unique in his handling of counterpoint" "craftsmen whose skill is unequaled" "unparalleled athletic ability" "a breakdown of law unparalleled in our history"

"was entirely to blame" "a school devoted entirely to the needs of problem children" "he works for Mr. Smith exclusively" "did it solely for money" "the burden of proof rests on the prosecution alone" "a privilege granted only to him"

"the child stayed home alone" "the pillar stood alone, supporting nothing" "he flew solo"

误 The university is taking effective measures to improve the students' ability to work alone.

正 The university is taking effective measures to improve the students' ability to work independently.

析 work alone是“单独工作”, work independently才表示“独立工作”。

误 She has not alone knowledge, but (also) experience.

正 She has not only knowledge, but (also) experience.

析alone不用于not alone...but also结构。