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fourthly

UK //ˈfɔːθli//US //ˈfɔːrθli//

词源

源自中古英语,由 'fourth'(第四)加副词后缀 '-ly' 构成,表示顺序。

adverb

❶ 用于列举时表示第四点,通常在说明文或演讲中按顺序提出观点或步骤。

“Fourthly, we need to consider the budget for this project.”

(第四,我们需要考虑这个项目的预算。)

“She explained her plan: firstly, secondly, thirdly, and fourthly.”

(她解释了她的计划:第一、第二、第三以及第四。)

同义词:in the fourth place, next, then

常见短语

firstly, secondly, thirdly, fourthly — 用于列举多个观点或步骤时的顺序连接词,帮助听众或读者清晰地跟随逻辑。

“Firstly, we need to gather data; secondly, analyze it; thirdly, draw conclusions; and fourthly, present the findings.”

(首先,我们需要收集数据;其次,分析数据;第三,得出结论;第四,展示研究结果。)