highly
adverb uk/ˈhaɪ.li/ us/ˈhaɪ.li/
(ABOVE AVERAGE)
B2 非常，极其
very, to a large degree, or at a high level
a highly paid job 高薪工作
a highly profitable line of products 利润非常高的系列产品
For our country to remain competitive, we need a highly-skilled, highly-educated workforce. 为了使我们的国家保持竞争力，我们需要具备高技能、高学识的劳动力。
think/speak highly of someoneC2 对（某人）评价很高／对（某人）高度赞扬
to admire or say admiring things about someone
He's very highly thought of within the company. 他在公司内部得到很高的评价。
Her colleagues think very highly of her work.
I had met him several times and thought highly of him.
Many people speak highly of Haines.
His supervisor spoke highly of his patience and dedication.
- More examples
- Tobacco is highly addictive.
- The two men are highly suspicious of one another.
- The hospital is unable to provide the highly specialized care needed by very sick babies.
- The Birmingham Royal Ballet has had a highly successful season.
- Nursing is a highly skilled job.
(IMPORTANT)
在高处，地位高
in an important or influential (= having a lot of influence) position
According to one highly placed source, the prime minister had threatened to resign over this issue. 据一位高级官员透露，首相曾威胁说会因这个问题而辞职。