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

lightly

/ˈlʌɪtli

adverb

1Gently, delicately or softly: she placed her hand lightly on my shoulder...

William was too caught up in the lively creature, whose well-manicured hands flew lightly over the keys.
He lifted the needle from her back to pinch her upper arm lightly.
Darcy raised a hand to brush her face lightly.

Synonyms

softly, gently, faintly, delicately;

gingerly, timidly

sparingly, slightly, sparsely, moderately, softly, thinly, delicately

without severe punishment, easily, leniently, mildly

carelessly, airily, readily, heedlessly, without consideration, uncaringly, indifferently, unthinkingly, thoughtlessly, flippantly, facilely, breezily, frivolously;

light-heartedly, gaily, blithely, nonchalantly, cheerfully

2In relatively small amounts or in low density; sparingly: it was snowing lightly...

All three facilities, built by the Soviet Union, have been in mothballs or lightly used in recent years.
Spoon the batter into a preheated, lightly greased griddle or frying pan.
Roll each part on a lightly floured surface into a large rectangle.

3In a way that is not serious or solemn; carelessly: it is not something that should be taken lightly...

You have been correct in your assumption, Jane doesnt take things lightly.
Such enormous guilt, such responsibility could not be taken lightly.
The costs of blocking immigration cannot be lightly dismissed.

4Without severe punishment; leniently: some people are let off lightly...

It seems all too often that the evil doers are let off lightly.
Park said they were lucky to escape so lightly.
Meanwhile those responsible for the workers misery and the trade in human beings seem to get off lightly - once again.

单词	lightly
释义	lightly /ˈlʌɪtli / adverb 1Gently, delicately or softly: she placed her hand lightly on my shoulder... William was too caught up in the lively creature, whose well-manicured hands flew lightly over the keys. He lifted the needle from her back to pinch her upper arm lightly. Darcy raised a hand to brush her face lightly. Synonyms softly, gently, faintly, delicately; gingerly, timidly sparingly, slightly, sparsely, moderately, softly, thinly, delicately without severe punishment, easily, leniently, mildly carelessly, airily, readily, heedlessly, without consideration, uncaringly, indifferently, unthinkingly, thoughtlessly, flippantly, facilely, breezily, frivolously; light-heartedly, gaily, blithely, nonchalantly, cheerfully 2In relatively small amounts or in low density; sparingly: it was snowing lightly... All three facilities, built by the Soviet Union, have been in mothballs or lightly used in recent years. Spoon the batter into a preheated, lightly greased griddle or frying pan. Roll each part on a lightly floured surface into a large rectangle. 3In a way that is not serious or solemn; carelessly: it is not something that should be taken lightly... You have been correct in your assumption, Jane doesnt take things lightly. Such enormous guilt, such responsibility could not be taken lightly. The costs of blocking immigration cannot be lightly dismissed. 4Without severe punishment; leniently: some people are let off lightly... It seems all too often that the evil doers are let off lightly. Park said they were lucky to escape so lightly. Meanwhile those responsible for the workers misery and the trade in human beings seem to get off lightly - once again.
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