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extremely

UK /ɪkˈstriːmli/US /ɪkˈstriːmli/

词源

源自拉丁语 'extremus'(意为“最远的”或“极端的”),通过古法语 'extremite' 进入英语,加副词后缀 '-ly' 构成。

adverb

❶ 表示程度非常高,相当于“极其”“非常”,用于强调形容词或副词的程度。

“The weather is extremely hot today.”

(今天天气极其炎热。)

“She was extremely happy when she heard the news.”

(听到这个消息时,她非常高兴。)

同义词:very, highly, exceptionally

常见短语

extremely important — 表示某事极其重要,强调其关键性或必要性。

“It is extremely important to drink enough water every day.”

(每天喝足够的水极其重要。)

extremely rare — 形容某物或某事极其罕见,几乎不常见。

“This kind of gemstone is extremely rare and valuable.”

(这种宝石极其稀有且珍贵。)