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单词 terribly
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Definition of terribly in English:

terribly

adverb ˈtɛrɪbliˈtɛrəbli
  • 1as submodifier Very; extremely.

    I'm terribly sorry
    it was all terribly frustrating
    Example sentencesExamples
    • She did love me, although I was so terribly selfish and awful to her.
    • There's a few great action sequences in it, but apart from that it's not terribly remarkable.
    • They are clearly aware that there is no other way to elevate their social status except for working terribly hard.
    • He's clearly convinced we're all headed for a nasty apocalyptic end but he manages to be terribly jolly about the whole thing.
    • Essendon would be in a terribly strong position if there were no salary cap and no draft.
    • As a film, Cinderella Man is terribly weak, thoroughly sentimental and predictable.
    • We are terribly lucky to have such a homey kitchen in student accommodation.
    • This is incredibly unrealistic and not terribly conducive to the story itself.
    • Some bright spark decided it would be terribly amusing to spill the contents of six litter bins across the cathedral green during the night.
    • I know you are hurt and I am terribly sorry you had to experience this at such a young age.
    • I am full of thoughts and wishes for all of you and am terribly frustrated not to be able to express them.
    • But I do know that this ability, whether it's psychic or not, is not terribly uncommon.
    • This is the first time that my prospective father in law has done something so terribly nutty.
    • Rowing is a very physical activity and is taken terribly seriously by those involved.
    • He was not one of those people one should take lightly for he could become terribly serious in the blink of an eye.
    • Erik moved along with his men and tried to look serious but was inside terribly afraid.
    • Although not terribly powerful on his own, he's often useful to have as part of a team.
    • His inability to speak was terribly frustrating for him, and it just plain broke my heart.
    • She is terribly frightened, no doubt sensing that she may soon be badly hurt or harmed.
    • I was terribly homesick when I first arrived here and missed my family very much.
    Synonyms
    very, extremely, awfully, dreadfully, really, frightfully, exceptionally, exceedingly, immensely, thoroughly, uncommonly, remarkably, eminently, extraordinarily, incredibly, most, positively, decidedly, downright
    heartily, profoundly
    Scottish unco
    North American quite
    informal terrifically, tremendously, fearfully, desperately, seriously, devilishly, hugely, fantastically, madly, ultra, too … for words, mucho, mega, majorly, oh-so, stinking
    British informal jolly, ever so, dead, well, fair, right
    North American informal real, mighty, awful, plumb, powerful, way, bitching
    South African informal lekker
    informal, dated devilish
    archaic exceeding, sore
    1. 1.1 Very much.
      your father misses you terribly
      Example sentencesExamples
      • I loved my father, as I do now, and miss him terribly now he's gone.
      • It has only been a year since I lost my beloved Labrador Shamus and I still miss her terribly.
      • She says she missed her father terribly growing up, and now only sees him about twice a year.
      • Of course, I miss her terribly but I know she's going to be a huge success!
      • He missed Emily terribly and planned on surprising her at work if he could get done early enough.
      • She had missed him terribly, but she was angry at him for deserting her when she needed him most.
      • I'd miss Gabrielle terribly, but I vowed to take her on tour with me as soon as she was old enough.
      • I can't believe it has only been a few days since I saw you last and I miss you terribly.
      • The ball bounced once on the grass and hit Chloe in the leg, and she also missed that ball terribly.
      • I miss him terribly when he is away even though the terms are short and the holidays long.
      • We are so fortunate to have had him sing such beautiful, soulful songs and we will miss him terribly.
      • He was a lovely human being, a gentle giant and I will miss him terribly.
      • Mr Brooks said his family missed Robyn terribly and thought of her every day.
      • I progressed to high school the year before Frankie, and missed him terribly.
      • As far as I was concerned, my dad had just disappeared, and I missed him terribly.
      • She missed Nick terribly, more than last year even, when he'd first left for college.
      • Dr Chakrabarti has been a great servant to Milnrow and he will be terribly missed by everyone he has helped.
      • He missed her terribly, and the worry of not knowing her fate gnawed at his mind constantly.
      • She suffered terribly from stage fright but she's past it to a degree.
      • She felt another pang in her heart and realised she missed her parents terribly.
      Synonyms
      very much, greatly, a great deal, a lot, mightily
      informal loads
  • 2Very badly or unpleasantly.

    he came into the kitchen, swearing terribly
    Example sentencesExamples
    • When I was being beaten in the ring, terribly beaten, hideously beaten, it would have been easy for me to quit.
    Synonyms
    very badly, atrociously, awfully, dismally, dreadfully, appallingly, execrably, poorly, incompetently, inexpertly
    informal abysmally, pitifully, crummily, diabolically, rottenly
    rare egregiously
 
 

Definition of terribly in US English:

terribly

adverbˈterəblēˈtɛrəbli
  • 1as submodifier Very; extremely.

    I'm terribly sorry
    it was all terribly frustrating
    Example sentencesExamples
    • I am full of thoughts and wishes for all of you and am terribly frustrated not to be able to express them.
    • He's clearly convinced we're all headed for a nasty apocalyptic end but he manages to be terribly jolly about the whole thing.
    • But I do know that this ability, whether it's psychic or not, is not terribly uncommon.
    • She is terribly frightened, no doubt sensing that she may soon be badly hurt or harmed.
    • This is the first time that my prospective father in law has done something so terribly nutty.
    • I know you are hurt and I am terribly sorry you had to experience this at such a young age.
    • Rowing is a very physical activity and is taken terribly seriously by those involved.
    • As a film, Cinderella Man is terribly weak, thoroughly sentimental and predictable.
    • Erik moved along with his men and tried to look serious but was inside terribly afraid.
    • Some bright spark decided it would be terribly amusing to spill the contents of six litter bins across the cathedral green during the night.
    • His inability to speak was terribly frustrating for him, and it just plain broke my heart.
    • She did love me, although I was so terribly selfish and awful to her.
    • We are terribly lucky to have such a homey kitchen in student accommodation.
    • They are clearly aware that there is no other way to elevate their social status except for working terribly hard.
    • This is incredibly unrealistic and not terribly conducive to the story itself.
    • There's a few great action sequences in it, but apart from that it's not terribly remarkable.
    • I was terribly homesick when I first arrived here and missed my family very much.
    • Although not terribly powerful on his own, he's often useful to have as part of a team.
    • Essendon would be in a terribly strong position if there were no salary cap and no draft.
    • He was not one of those people one should take lightly for he could become terribly serious in the blink of an eye.
    Synonyms
    very, extremely, awfully, dreadfully, really, frightfully, exceptionally, exceedingly, immensely, thoroughly, uncommonly, remarkably, eminently, extraordinarily, incredibly, most, positively, decidedly, downright
    1. 1.1 Very greatly (used to emphasize something bad, distressing, or unpleasant)
      your father misses you terribly
      Example sentencesExamples
      • I progressed to high school the year before Frankie, and missed him terribly.
      • I miss him terribly when he is away even though the terms are short and the holidays long.
      • She missed Nick terribly, more than last year even, when he'd first left for college.
      • Of course, I miss her terribly but I know she's going to be a huge success!
      • The ball bounced once on the grass and hit Chloe in the leg, and she also missed that ball terribly.
      • Mr Brooks said his family missed Robyn terribly and thought of her every day.
      • It has only been a year since I lost my beloved Labrador Shamus and I still miss her terribly.
      • He missed Emily terribly and planned on surprising her at work if he could get done early enough.
      • Dr Chakrabarti has been a great servant to Milnrow and he will be terribly missed by everyone he has helped.
      • She had missed him terribly, but she was angry at him for deserting her when she needed him most.
      • I'd miss Gabrielle terribly, but I vowed to take her on tour with me as soon as she was old enough.
      • I can't believe it has only been a few days since I saw you last and I miss you terribly.
      • I loved my father, as I do now, and miss him terribly now he's gone.
      • He was a lovely human being, a gentle giant and I will miss him terribly.
      • As far as I was concerned, my dad had just disappeared, and I missed him terribly.
      • She says she missed her father terribly growing up, and now only sees him about twice a year.
      • We are so fortunate to have had him sing such beautiful, soulful songs and we will miss him terribly.
      • She suffered terribly from stage fright but she's past it to a degree.
      • He missed her terribly, and the worry of not knowing her fate gnawed at his mind constantly.
      • She felt another pang in her heart and realised she missed her parents terribly.
      Synonyms
      very much, greatly, a great deal, a lot, mightily
  • 2Very badly or unpleasantly.

    they beat me terribly
    Example sentencesExamples
    • When I was being beaten in the ring, terribly beaten, hideously beaten, it would have been easy for me to quit.
    Synonyms
    very badly, atrociously, awfully, dismally, dreadfully, appallingly, execrably, poorly, incompetently, inexpertly
 
 
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