好词典
earnestly
UK //ˈɜːnɪstli//US //ˈɜːrnɪstli//
词源
源自中古英语 'ernestli'，由 'earnest'（真诚的）加上副词后缀 '-ly' 构成。'Earnest' 本身源自古英语 'eornost'，意为严肃或真诚。
adverb
❶ 真诚地、认真地，表示以严肃和专注的态度做某事，通常带有强烈的情感或决心。
“She looked at him earnestly and promised to keep his secret.”
（她真诚地看着他，承诺会保守他的秘密。）
“He spoke earnestly about the importance of education.”
（他认真地谈论了教育的重要性。）
同义词:sincerely, seriously, genuinely, fervently, intently
常见短语
speak earnestly — 真诚地说话，表示说话时态度严肃且不带虚假。
“He spoke earnestly about his plans for the future.”
（他真诚地谈论了他对未来的计划。）
ask earnestly — 认真地请求，通常带有迫切或真诚的情感。
“She asked earnestly for his forgiveness.”
（她真诚地请求他的原谅。）