| 单词 | really |
| 释义 | reallyreally /ˈrili/ ●●● S1 W1 adverb 1very or very much – used to emphasize what you are saying: Tom’s a really nice guy. His letter really irritated her. It doesn’t really matter, does it?► see thesaurus at very12used to talk about what actually happens or is true, rather than what seems to be true or what someone claims is true: What really happened? That doll might really be valuable.SPOKEN PHRASES3used to emphasize something you are saying: I really don’t mind. No, really, I’m fine. Don’t worry.4really? a)used to show that you are surprised by what someone has said: “He’ll be ninety-two this year.” “Really?” b)used in conversation to show that you are listening to or interested in what the other person is saying: “It’s raining here.” “Oh, really? It’s nice here.”5not really used to say “no,” especially when something is not completely true: “Are you hungry yet?” “Not really.”6(yeah) really used to express agreement: “I’m so ready for vacation.” “Yeah, really.”7used to express disapproval: Really, Matt, did you have to make such a mess?GRAMMAR: really, real• Really is often used with an adjective or adverb to mean “very”: I’m really upset about it. Mike did really well on his physics test.• Real is also used in informal speech to mean “very,” but this use is considered by some people to be grammatically incorrect and it should not be used in writing: That’s a real nice car.• Really meaning “very” must go immediately before the adjective it strengthens: He’s a really nice man.• Really in other positions usually emphasizes that what you are saying is true, even though it might not seem to be true: Really, I’m fine (=I feel good, even though you might not think so). Deep down, Andy really is a nice guy (=he is nice, even though he might not seem nice at this time).• When really is used to emphasize the whole sentence, it is usually used before the verb: Dad never really did like traveling. |
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