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historically

UK //hɪˈstɒrɪkli//US //hɪˈstɔːrɪkli//

词源

源自拉丁语 'historicus'(历史的)加副词后缀 '-ally',16世纪进入英语。

adverb

❶ 从历史角度看,指某事在过去长期存在或发生,常用于对比现在与过去的差异或延续性。

“Historically, this region was known for its silk production.”

(历史上,这个地区以丝绸生产闻名。)

“Women have historically been underrepresented in politics.”

(女性在政治领域的代表人数历来不足。)

同义词:traditionally, in the past, formerly

常见短语

historically speaking — 用于强调从历史角度分析问题,引出基于历史事实的结论。

“Historically speaking, this decision marked a turning point.”

(从历史角度来说,这个决定标志着一个转折点。)