英语词汇“merely”的英英意思、用法、释义、翻译、读音、例句、短语、词组-英语词典

　

单词	merely
释义	Trends of merely View usage for: merely (mɪəʳli) 1. adverb [ADVERB before verb] You use merely to emphasize that something is only what you say and not better, more important, or more exciting. [emphasis] Michael is now merely a good friend. Francis Watson was far from being merely a furniture expert. Merely because you believe a thing is right, it isn't automatically so. They are offering merely technical assistance. Synonyms: only, but, just, simply More Synonyms of merely 2. adverb You use merely to emphasize that a particular amount or quantity is very small. [emphasis] The brain accounts for merely three per cent of body weight. 3. See not merely sth merely in British English (ˈmɪəlɪ) adverb only; nothing more than merely in American English (ˈmɪrli) adverb 1. no more than; and nothing else; only 2. Obsolete absolutely; altogether Word origin mere1 + -ly2 Examples of 'merely' in a sentence merely That public backing is now merely sadness and sympathy as Leicester continue to crumble in alarming fashion. The Sun (2017) I have merely given them a few nudges. Times, Sunday Times (2016) While leaders say they are merely preparing for the next phase, the Russians and the regime are confident that the last rebel push has been thwarted. Times, Sunday Times (2016) It is merely used to give some background to his company. Times, Sunday Times (2009) She has merely given you access to it to spend as she wishes. Times, Sunday Times (2012) Disease and dirt are not merely technical challenges. The Times Literary Supplement (2011) He merely says he wants to be her friend. Times, Sunday Times (2006) The groin problem has merely added to his troubles. Times, Sunday Times (2006) What was once funny now looks merely tetchy. Times, Sunday Times (2016) His modus operandi involved merely the use of his bicycle. Times, Sunday Times (2009) Or did this merely give them the idea? Times, Sunday Times (2006) He is not merely saying it to be kind to his wife. Steel, Elizabeth Coping With Sudden Hair Loss (1988) The fact that it is run by the whole family merely adds to its charm. Times, Sunday Times (2006) What seems merely promising now could soon transform elements of your life. Times, Sunday Times (2013) That the rails were deeply submerged at high tide merely added to the thrill. Times, Sunday Times (2008) They had now merely to go on waiting where they were till the household should be asleep. George MacDonald The Princess and the Curdie (1883) Democracy is not merely a technical matter of elections; it is a set of values. Times, Sunday Times (2012) They themselves frequently do not own land, but are merely allowed the use of it. Sanderson, Stephen K. Macrosociology: An Introduction to Human Societies (1995) Both failed dismally, and not merely for technical economic reasons. Hirst, Paul After Thatcher (1989) Some say it was merely a meeting of minds: two poetic sensibilities colliding. Times, Sunday Times (2015) Most disgraceful of all though, is the fact he was merely given a caution. The Sun (2012) We should use it not merely for footballers, but for politicians and business leaders, too. Times, Sunday Times (2013) In other languages merely British English: merely ADVERB You use merely to emphasize that something is only what you say and not better, more important, or more exciting. He is now merely a good friend. American English: merely Brazilian Portuguese: apenas Chinese: 只不过 >用来强调某事物不是很重要或很有价值 European Spanish: simplemente French: simplement German: lediglich Italian: semplicemente Japanese: ただの～にすぎない Korean: 단지 European Portuguese: apenas Latin American Spanish: simplemente Chinese translation of 'merely' merely (ˈmɪəlɪ) adv 只(隻)不过(過) (zhǐbùguò) not merely ... but ... 不仅(僅) ... 而且 ... (bùjǐn ... érqiě ... ) (adverb) in the sense of only He was far from being merely a furniture expert. Synonyms only At the moment it's only a theory. but St Anton is but a snowball's throw away from Lech. just It's just a suggestion. simply The table is simply a chipboard circle on a base. entirely The whole episode was entirely my fault. purely It is a racing machine, designed purely for speed. solely Too often we make decisions based solely on what we see in magazines. Additional synonyms in the sense of but Definition only St Anton is but a snowball's throw away from Lech. Synonyms only, just, simply, merely in the sense of entirely The whole episode was entirely my fault. Synonyms only, exclusively, solely in the sense of just Definition of or for young people It's just a suggestion. Synonyms merely, but, only, simply, solely, no more than, nothing but Synonyms of 'merely' merely Explore 'merely' in the dictionary Additional synonyms in the sense of purely It is a racing machine, designed purely for speed. Synonyms absolutely, just, only, completely, simply, totally, entirely, exclusively, plainly, merely, solely, wholly in the sense of simply Definition merely The table is simply a chipboard circle on a base. Synonyms just, only, merely, purely, solely in the sense of solely Definition without others Too often we make decisions based solely on what we see in magazines. Synonyms only, completely, entirely, exclusively, alone, singly, merely, single-handedly
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