| 单词 | truly |
| 释义 | truly —truly /ˈtruː.li/ adverb (EMPHASIZING TRUTH) ► B2 used to emphasize that what you are saying is true: » At this time of year the river is a truly beautiful sight.» She was a truly great actress.» This is a truly remarkable achievement.» It was a truly terrifying experience.Thesaurus+: ↑True, real, false, and unrealWord Builder:–Nouns: truth, untruth, truthfulness–Adjectives: true, untrue, truthful–Adverbs: truly, truthfully• • • Extra Examples:» A system of checks and balances exists to ensure that our government is truly democratic.» The duck-billed platypus is a truly bizarre creature.» His first novel was well and truly lambasted by the critics.» The lavish production makes this musical truly memorable.» He was a truly marvellous storyteller.Common mistake: truly! Warning: Common word-building error!! To make the adjective true into an adverb, first remove the 'e' and then add '-ly'.! Don't write 'truely' or 'truelly', write truly.adverb (EXACTLY) ► F0 in an exact way: » Mushrooms aren't truly vegetables, but many people think they are.Thesaurus+: ↑Accurate and exactCommon mistake: truly! Warning: Common word-building error!! To make the adjective true into an adverb, first remove the 'e' and then add '-ly'.! Don't write 'truely' or 'truelly', write truly.adverb (REALLY) ► F0 really existing; in fact: » These will be the first truly democratic elections in the country's history.» It's hard to obtain truly independent financial advice.» This is a desperate situation which requires a truly radical solution.Thesaurus+: ↑True, real, false, and unrealCommon mistake: truly! Warning: Common word-building error!! To make the adjective true into an adverb, first remove the 'e' and then add '-ly'.! Don't write 'truely' or 'truelly', write truly.adverb (SINCERELY) C1 FORMAL sincerely: » Truly, I could not have done this without you.» He truly believes he can cure himself by willpower alone.Thesaurus+: ↑Honesty, openness and sincerityYours truly FORMAL MAINLY USF0 used to end a letter: » I look forward to hearing from you. Yours truly, Taylor Champinski.Thesaurus+: ↑Written greetings , ↑Letters, notes and cards• • • Extra Examples:» There are few crimes more truly shocking than the murder or abuse of children.» I was truly astonished to hear his news.» Truly, I could not have hoped for more.» I truly believed that he was my friend.» This is truly the first time I have been in love.Common mistake: truly! Warning: Common word-building error!! To make the adjective true into an adverb, first remove the 'e' and then add '-ly'.! Don't write 'truely' or 'truelly', write truly. |
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