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nightly

UK //ˈnaɪtli//US //ˈnaɪtli//

词源

源自中古英语 nightli,由 night(夜晚) + -ly(形容词/副词后缀)构成,与古英语 nihtlic 同源。

adjective

❶ 指每晚发生的、与夜晚有关的,常用于描述规律性夜间活动或事物。

“She takes a nightly walk around the neighborhood.”

(她每晚都会在附近散步。)

“The hotel offers nightly turndown service.”

(这家酒店提供每晚的夜床服务。)

同义词:nocturnal, evening, nighttime

adverb

❶ 以每晚的频率发生或进行,强调动作在夜间重复出现。

“The security guard checks the doors nightly.”

(保安每晚都会检查门锁。)

“Medication should be taken nightly for best results.”

(为了最佳效果,药物应每晚服用。)

同义词:every night, night after night

常见短语

nightly news — 指电视台每日晚间固定播出的新闻节目,通常汇总当天重要事件。

“My grandfather watches the nightly news without fail.”

(我祖父雷打不动地收看晚间新闻。)

nightly rate — 住宿场所按每晚计算的费用标准,区别于长期住宿的周租或月租价格。

“The hotel's nightly rate increases during peak season.”

(这家酒店的每晚房价在旺季会上涨。)