FORM/USE: 'NOT A' + NOUN, EMPHASIS

EGP #1202 | C2 | NEGATION / negation Can use 'not a' + noun, often with a following passive structure, for emphasis. Lexical range: N/A

整栋楼的隔音太好了，里面发出的任何声响在外面都听不见。

___Not ___a ___single ___sound could be heard from inside the well-soundproofed building.

被盗物品在现场没有留下一丝痕迹。

___Not ___a ___trace of the stolen items remained at the scene.

指控找不到一丁点证据来支撑。

___Not ___a ___shred of evidence was found to support the accusation.

之后家里人再没提起过这件事一个字。

___Not ___a ___word was ever mentioned about the matter in the family afterwards.

危机处理期间没有片刻是用来反思的。

___Not ___a ___moment was spared for reflection during the crisis.