新东方-柯林斯雅思备考词典

honestly

英  [ˈɒnɪstli]
    

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  • 1诚实地 , 正直地

    If you behave honestly, you always tell the truth and do not try to deceive people or break the law.

    双语例句

    例:

    She fought honestly for a just cause and for freedom.

    她正直地为正义事业和自由而战。

    2坦诚地

    If you speak or write honestly, you tell the complete truth or give your sincere opinion, even if this is not very pleasant.

    双语例句

    例:

    It came as a shock to hear an old friend speak so honestly about Ted.

    听到一位老朋友如此坦诚地谈论特德真是令人震惊。

    3的确(强调信念或情感)

    You use honestly to emphasize that you are referring to your, or someone else's, true beliefs or feelings.

    双语例句

    例:

    But did you honestly think we wouldn't notice?

    但是你真的认为我们不会注意到吗?

    4真的(强调所说的是事实)

    You use honestly to emphasize that you are telling the truth and that you want people to believe you.

    双语例句

    例:

    Honestly, I don't know anything about it.

    我真的对此一无所知。

    5天哪(表示恼火或不耐烦)

    You use honestly to indicate that you are annoyed or impatient.

    近义词

    really

    双语例句

    例:

    Honestly, Nev! Must you be so crude!

    天哪,尼夫!你怎么能如此粗暴呢!

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