
好词典

源自中古英语 'mereli',由 'mere'(仅仅的)加副词后缀 '-ly' 构成,最终可追溯至拉丁语 'merus'(纯粹的)。
❶ 仅仅,只是。用于强调某事物的程度或范围有限,不包含更多内容或意义。
“He was merely a child when he started painting.”
(他开始画画时仅仅是个孩子。)
“She didn't mean to offend you; she was merely joking.”
(她并非有意冒犯你,只是在开玩笑。)
not merely — 不仅仅是,用于强调某事物超出预期或包含更多内容。
“He is not merely a teacher, but also a mentor to many students.”
(他不仅仅是老师,还是许多学生的导师。)