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单词 narrowly
释义 narrowly
narrowly /ˈnær.əʊ.li/ aep /-oʊ-/ adverb
1
B2 only by a small amount:
» She narrowly missed winning an Oscar.Thesaurus+: ↑Merely and barely , ↑Almost
2
F0 in a limited way:
» a narrowly interpreted lawThesaurus+: ↑Range and limits
3
F0 FORMAL carefully or in a way that shows doubt:
» The officer looked at him narrowly through half-closed eyes.Thesaurus+: ↑Cautious and vigilant , ↑Paying attention and being careful
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Extra Examples:» The proposal to change the rules was narrowly defeated by 201 votes to 196.» He narrowly escaped a fine.» The plane narrowly avoided disaster when one of the engines cut out on take-off.» The nationalists were narrowly beaten in the local election.
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