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handsomely

UK //ˈhæn.səm.li//US //ˈhæn.səm.li//

词源

源自中古英语 'handsom', 原意为 '易于处理' 或 '方便',后演变为 '有吸引力' 或 '慷慨' 的意思,加上副词后缀 -ly 形成。

adverb

❶ 指以慷慨大方的方式给予或支付,通常涉及金钱或贵重物品,强调数量可观且令人满意。

“He was handsomely rewarded for his outstanding performance.”

(他因出色的表现而获得了丰厚的奖励。)

“The company handsomely compensated the employees for their overtime work.”

(公司为员工的加班工作提供了丰厚的补偿。)

❶ 形容外貌或举止优雅、有魅力,通常用于男性,强调得体和吸引人的特质。

“He was dressed handsomely for the evening gala.”

(他为晚宴穿着得体,显得很有魅力。)

“The actor played the role handsomely, captivating the audience.”

(这位演员优雅地扮演了这个角色,吸引了观众。)

同义词:generously, lavishly, elegantly, gracefully, attractively

常见短语

handsomely rewarded — 指因某种贡献或努力而获得丰厚的回报或奖励,常用于工作或投资场景。

“The team was handsomely rewarded for completing the project ahead of schedule.”

(团队因提前完成项目而获得了丰厚的奖励。)

dressed handsomely — 形容某人穿着得体、优雅,通常用于正式场合或特别活动。

“He arrived at the wedding dressed handsomely in a tailored suit.”

(他穿着一身定制的西装,优雅地出席了婚礼。)