| 单词 | indeed |
| 释义 | indeed —indeed /ɪnˈdiːd/ adverb B1 really or certainly, often used to emphasize something: » Indeed, it could be the worst environmental disaster in Western Europe this century.» Evidence suggests that errors may indeed be occurring.» We live in strange times indeed.» MAINLY UK Many people are very poor indeed.Thesaurus+: ↑Certainty , ↑Confidence and self-assuranceThesaurus+: ↑Very and extreme , ↑Complete and whole , ↑Intensifying expressionsF0 used to express that something is correct: » "Is this your dog?" "It is indeed."/"Indeed it is."» Yes, I did indeed say that.Thesaurus+: ↑Words and phrases expressing agreement and acceptanceC2 used to add some extra information that develops or supports something you have just said: » For such creatures, speed is not important - indeed it is counterproductive.» I am happy, indeed proud, to be associated with this project.Thesaurus+: ↑Connecting words joining words or phrases with similar or related meanings• • • Extra Examples:» "Have I met him?" "You have indeed - and I can remember what you said about him."» The tests showed that your son does indeed have a hearing problem.» "Can you really play the trumpet?" "I can indeed."» If you are indeed a poet, let's hear one of your poems.» "That's very strange, isn't it?" "Yes, indeed - I can't explain it."exclamation ► F0 used to express surprise, anger, or lack of belief or interest: » "She said she won't come back until Monday." "Won't she, indeed?"» "When will we get a pay rise?" "When indeed?"Thesaurus+: ↑Interjections , ↑Sounds used as interjections |
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