好词典
lightly
UK //ˈlaɪtli//US //ˈlaɪtli//
词源
源自中古英语 'lightli'，由 'light'（轻的）加上后缀 '-ly'（副词后缀）构成，表示动作或状态的方式。
adverb
❶ 轻轻地；轻微地，表示动作或状态的轻柔程度，常用于描述触摸、打击或处理事物的方式。
“She tapped him lightly on the shoulder to get his attention.”
（她轻轻拍了拍他的肩膀以引起他的注意。）
“The snow fell lightly on the ground, covering it in a thin layer.”
（雪花轻轻飘落在地面上，覆盖了一层薄薄的雪。）
❶ 轻松地；不严肃地，表示对待某事的态度或方式较为随意或不认真。
“He took the criticism lightly and didn't let it bother him.”
（他对批评不以为意，没有让它困扰自己。）
“She joked lightly about the situation to ease the tension.”
（她轻松地开了个玩笑来缓解紧张的气氛。）
同义词:gently, softly, delicately, mildly, casually
常见短语
take lightly — 不认真对待某事，认为某事不重要或无需严肃处理。
“You shouldn't take his advice lightly; he knows what he's talking about.”
（你不应该轻视他的建议，他知道自己在说什么。）
lightly seasoned — 指食物调味较轻，味道不浓烈，通常用于描述烹饪方式。
“The salad was lightly seasoned with olive oil and lemon juice.”
（沙拉用橄榄油和柠檬汁轻轻调味。）