truly
/ˈtruːlɪ/adverb
1
- in a truthful way真实地, 如实地:
he speaks truly.
他说真话。
1.1
- used to emphasize emotional sincerity or seriousness[用来强调情感]真诚地; 认真地:
time to reflect on what we truly want
该认真考虑什么是我们真正的需要的时候了
it is truly a privilege to be here
能来此处真是莫大的荣幸
as submodifier I'm truly sorry, but I can't join you today我真的很抱歉, 今天我不能和你们在一起了
sentence adverb truly, I don't understand you sometimes.的确, 有时我不理解你。
2
- to the fullest degree; genuinely or properly完全地; 真实地, 适当地:
management does not truly understand or care about the residents
管理层并不真正了解或关心住客
as submodifier a truly free press.完全自由的新闻舆论。
2.1
- as submodifier absolutely or completely (used to emphasize a description)绝对地, 完全地(用于加重语气):
a truly dreadful song.
一首绝对糟糕的歌曲。
3
- in actual fact or without doubt; really真实地; 无疑地:
this is truly a miracle.
这真是个奇迹。
4
- archaic loyally or faithfully〈古〉忠实地, 忠诚地:
why cannot all masters be served truly?
为什么不是所有的主人都能得到忠诚的服务?
短语
yours truly
1
- used as a formula for ending a letter你真诚的(书信结尾的客套语)。
1.1
- humorous used to refer to oneself〈幽默〉本人, 鄙人, 不才:
the demos will be organized by yours truly.
示威行动由不才我本人来组织。
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