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traditionally

UK //trəˈdɪʃənəli//US //trəˈdɪʃənəli//

词源

源自拉丁语 'traditio'(传递、传统),经古法语 'tradicion' 进入英语,后缀 -ally 构成副词形式。

adverb

❶ 按照传统方式或习惯做法,指某事长期以某种特定方式进行,具有历史延续性。

“Traditionally, Chinese families gather for a reunion dinner on New Year's Eve.”

(传统上,中国家庭会在除夕夜聚在一起吃团圆饭。)

“This dish is traditionally served with rice and pickled vegetables.”

(这道菜传统上会搭配米饭和腌菜一起食用。)

同义词:conventionally, customarily, historically

常见短语

traditionally speaking — 从传统角度来说,用于引述某种长期存在的观点或做法。

“Traditionally speaking, men were the primary breadwinners in the family.”

(从传统角度来说,男性曾是家庭的主要经济支柱。)