| 单词 | really |
| 释义 | really —really /ˈrɪə.li/ aep /ˈriː.ə-/ adverb (NOT IMAGINARY) B1 in fact: » He isn't really angry - he's just pretending.» You don't really expect them to refuse, do you?Thesaurus+: ↑True, real, false, and unrealA2 used to say that something is certain: » Thank you, but I really couldn't eat another thing.» He's really going to do it this time.Thesaurus+: ↑Certainty , ↑Confidence and self-assuranceWord Builder:–Nouns: realism, realist, reality, unreality, realization–Adjectives: real, unreal, realistic, unrealistic–Verbs: realize–Adverbs: real, really, realistically• • • Extra Examples:» The constraints of politeness wouldn't allow her to say what she really thought about his cooking.» I don't really know how she got the job, but I suspect her mother's got contacts.» He doesn't really mean it - he's just being contrary.» A joke can be very revealing about what someone's really thinking.» She's not really angry - it's just a put-on.Common mistake: really! Warning: Common word-building error!! If an adjective ends with 'l', add '-ly' to make an adverb.! Don't write 'realy', write really.adverb (VERY) ► A1 very or very much: » She's really nice.» This room is really hot.» That's really interesting.» It's a really difficult decision.» "Did you like it? Not really (= no)."Thesaurus+: ↑Very and extreme , ↑Complete and whole , ↑Intensifying expressions• • • Extra Examples:» Security checks have become really strict at the airport.» I had to fill in this really complicated form.» We had a really rough crossing - I was sick three times.» Why do you have a down on him? I think he seems really nice.» My dad was always really good at making up stories.Common mistake: really! Warning: Common word-building error!! If an adjective ends with 'l', add '-ly' to make an adverb.! Don't write 'realy', write really.exclamation ► A2 used to express interest, surprise, or anger: » "I'm getting married to Fred." "Really? When?"» "She's agreed to do a parachute jump for charity." "Really? Do you think she'll do it?"» "He hasn't brought the book back." "Oh, really! That's the second time I've asked him!"Thesaurus+: ↑Interjections , ↑Sounds used as interjections• • • Extra Examples:» "She's leaving." "Really?"» "I find him very attractive." "Really?"» "I thought it was the best film I'd ever seen." "Really?"» "I think they've just sold their house." "Really?"» "I saw him in town yesterday." "Really?" |
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