indeed
/ɪnˈdiːd/adverb
1
- used to emphasize a statement or response confirming something already suggested［用于强调陈述或回答, 肯定已提及的事实］确实, 实在：
it was not expected to last long, and indeed it took less than three weeks
这事原本估计不会持续很久, 确实也只花了不到3周时间
'She should have no trouble hearing him.' 'No indeed.'
“她应该能听见他说话, 没什么困难。”“确实没有。”
1.1
- used to emphasize a description, typically of a quality or condition［用于强调描述, 尤指对品质或状况的描述］真的, 真是：
it was a very good buy indeed
真是桩好买卖
thank you very much indeed.
真太谢谢您了。
2
- used to introduce a further and stronger or more surprising point［用于引出更深层、更强烈或更惊人之处］甚至, 而且：
the idea is attractive to many men and indeed to many women.
这一观念吸引了许多男性, 甚至许多女性。
3
- used in a response to express interest, incredulity, or contempt［用于表示感兴趣、怀疑或轻蔑］真的吗, 当真：
'His neck was broken.' 'Indeed?'
“他脖子断了。”“真的？”
Nice boys, indeed - they were going to smash his head in!
这些小伙子还真敢干——他们居然要打碎他的脑袋！
3.1
- expressing interest of an ironical kind with repetition of a question just asked［以重复提问讽刺地表达兴趣］究竟, 到底：
'Who'd believe it?' 'Who indeed?'
“谁会相信呢？”“是啊, 谁会呢？”
词源
Middle English: originally as in deed.