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singularly

UK //ˈsɪŋɡjʊləli//US //ˈsɪŋɡjələrli//

词源

源自中古英语 'singulerly',来自拉丁语 'singularis'(意为“单一的、独特的”),加上副词后缀 '-ly'。

adverb

❶ 极其地或特别地,用于强调某事物在程度或性质上与众不同或格外突出。

“She was singularly talented in music from a young age.”

(她从小就展现出非凡的音乐天赋。)

“The team performed singularly well under pressure.”

(这支团队在压力下表现得格外出色。)

同义词:exceptionally, remarkably, uniquely, extraordinarily, notably

常见短语

singularly lacking — 极其缺乏某物,强调不足的程度非常明显。

“The report was singularly lacking in detailed analysis.”

(这份报告极其缺乏详细的分析。)