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unfortunately

UK //ʌnˈfɔːtʃənətli//US //ʌnˈfɔːrtʃənətli//

词源

源自中古英语 'unfortunatli',由 'un-'(表示否定)和 'fortunate'(幸运的)组合而成,字面意思是“不幸运地”。

adverb

❶ 用于表达遗憾或失望的情绪,表示某事不如人意或发生了不希望发生的情况。

“Unfortunately, the concert was canceled due to bad weather.”

(遗憾的是,由于天气恶劣,音乐会被取消了。)

“I wanted to go hiking, but unfortunately, I hurt my ankle.”

(我本来想去徒步,但不幸的是,我扭伤了脚踝。)

同义词:regrettably, sadly, alas

常见短语

unfortunately not — 用于委婉地否定对方的期望或请求,表达无法满足其愿望。

“Can you come to the party tonight? Unfortunately not, I have to work.”

(你今晚能来参加派对吗?恐怕不行,我得工作。)