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派生自中古英语 'meaning'(意义)+ 后缀 '-ful'(充满的)+ 副词后缀 '-ly',首次记录于16世纪。
❶ 以有意义的方式,指行为或表达具有明确目的或深刻内涵,能产生实际影响或引发思考。
“She looked at him meaningfully, hoping he would understand her hint.”
(她意味深长地看着他,希望他能明白她的暗示。)
“The teacher spoke meaningfully about the importance of honesty.”
(老师语重心长地谈论诚实的重要性。)
contribute meaningfully — 指以实质或有价值的方式做出贡献,强调行动的实际效果而非形式。
“Volunteers contribute meaningfully to environmental protection projects.”
(志愿者们为环保项目做出了切实有效的贡献。)