hotly denied/disputed Rumours of a split have been hotly denied by the band’ s manager. 有关分裂的谣言遭到乐队经纪人的强烈否认。
a hotly contested election 激烈的竞选
He raced off down the street, hotly pursued by two policemen. 他沿街飞奔而去,两名警察在后面紧追不舍。