If we are ever going to protect the atmosphere, it is crucial that those new plants be environmentally sound.

此处的ever该怎么样理解?ever用在过去进行时是什么含义?

在美国英语非正式语体中,ever可用来加大语气,表示强调的意义。可翻译为“真的”、“很”。

词典例句:


Wow, was heeverfunny! [=he was very funny]

Am Ieverembarrassed! [=I am very embarrassed]

网友的这个句子中ever 就是这种使用方法,与be going to(计划)连用,以为“假如大家真的计划保护环境,。。。”