truly
adverb uk/ˈtruː.li/ us/ˈtruː.li/
(EMPHASIZING TRUTH)
B2 真实地;确实地;如实地
used to emphasize that what you are saying is true
At this time of year the river is a truly beautiful sight. 每年的这个时候,这条河的景色确实很美。
She was a truly great actress. 她确实是一名很了不起的演员。
This is a truly remarkable achievement. 这是一项真正令人惊叹的成就。
It was a truly terrifying experience. 这是一次真正令人胆寒的经历。
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- A system of checks and balances exists to ensure that our government is truly democratic.
- The duck-billed platypus is a truly bizarre creature.
- His first novel was well and truly lambasted by the critics.
- The lavish production makes this musical truly memorable.
- He was a truly marvellous storyteller.
(REALLY)
真地,真正地;真实地
really existing; in fact
These will be the first truly democratic elections in the country's history. 这些将是该国历史上首次真正的民主选举。
It's hard to obtain truly independent financial advice. 很难获得真正客观的金融建议。
This is a desperate situation which requires a truly radical solution. 形势危急,需要快刀斩乱麻。
(SINCERELY)
C1 formal真心地,真诚地,衷心地
sincerely
Truly, I could not have done this without you. 说真的,没有你我不可能取得成功。
He truly believes he can cure himself by willpower alone. 他真的相信仅凭意志力身体就能痊愈。
Yours trulyformal mainly US (用于信末)你忠诚的
used to end a letter
I look forward to hearing from you. Yours truly, Taylor Champinski. 我盼望收到你的来信。你真诚的,泰勒‧钱彬斯基。
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- There are few crimes more truly shocking than the murder or abuse of children.
- I was truly astonished to hear his news.
- Truly, I could not have hoped for more.
- I truly believed that he was my friend.
- This is truly the first time I have been in love.
(EXACTLY)
确切地;准确地;严格地
in an exact way
Mushrooms aren't truly vegetables, but many people think they are. 严格地讲,蘑菇并不是蔬菜,但许多人却认为是。