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duly

UK //ˈdjuːli//US //ˈduːli//

词源

源自中古英语 'duely',由 due(应得的) + -ly(副词后缀)构成,14世纪开始使用。

adverb

❶ 表示某事按照正确的方式或时间完成,常用于正式场合,强调符合规定或预期。

“The documents were duly signed and submitted before the deadline.”

(文件在截止日期前按规定签署并提交。)

“She was duly elected as the new chairperson of the committee.”

(她正式当选为委员会的新主席。)

同义词:properly, appropriately, correctly

常见短语

duly noted — 正式场合中表示已注意到某事,常用于书面或会议记录,暗示会采取后续行动。

“Your concerns have been duly noted and will be addressed in the next meeting.”

(您的关切已正式记录,将在下次会议中处理。)