1.(every time)总是；每次都；无例外地
She's always late.她总是迟到。
2.(for all time)一直；永远；始终
I will always love you.我会永远爱你。
It was always going to be difficult.事情总是会变得很困难。
3.(continuously)一再地；屡次；老是
He's always moaning.他老是呻吟个不停。
4.you could always do sth or you can always do sth
(introducing a suggestion)(用于提出建议或其他解决方法)总还能做某事
You could always try again.你总还是能再试一试。
I guess I can always ring her secretary.我想我总还是能给她的秘书打电话的。
5.(indicating a characteristic)总是；一直；本来
He's always been shy.他一直就是这么害羞。