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highly

UK //ˈhaɪli//US //ˈhaɪli//

词源

源自中古英语 'heighly',由 'high'(高)和副词后缀 '-ly' 组成,表示程度或方式。

adverb

❶ 表示程度很高或非常,用于强调某种性质或状态,通常用于修饰形容词或过去分词。

“She is highly intelligent and always gets top grades.”

(她非常聪明,总是取得最好的成绩。)

“This restaurant is highly recommended by food critics.”

(这家餐厅受到美食评论家的高度推荐。)

❶ 表示在很高的位置或等级上,常用于描述职位、地位或重要性。

“She holds a highly influential position in the company.”

(她在公司担任一个极具影响力的职位。)

“The meeting was attended by highly ranked officials.”

(这次会议有许多高级官员参加。)

同义词:extremely, very, greatly, immensely, exceptionally

常见短语

think highly of — 对某人或某事物评价很高,表示赞赏或尊重。

“Her boss thinks highly of her work and often praises her.”

(她的老板对她的工作评价很高,经常表扬她。)

highly unlikely — 表示某事发生的可能性非常低,几乎不可能。

“It's highly unlikely that he will change his mind at this point.”

(他现在改变主意的可能性非常低。)