unfortunately
adverb uk/ʌnˈfɔː.tʃən.ət.li/ us/ʌnˈfɔːr.tʃən.ət.li/
A2 不幸地;倒霉地
used to say that something is sad, disappointing, or has a bad effect
Unfortunately, I didn't have my credit card with me, or else I would have bought it. 很不凑巧,我没带信用卡,否则我肯定早买了。
Synonyms: alas sadly (UNPLEASANT)
Opposites: fortunatelyluckily
- More examples
- Journalists may enter the danger zone but unfortunately we cannot guarantee their safety.
- Unfortunately we can't come this evening after all.
- Unfortunately there's nothing I can do about your problem.
- We tried to get tickets, but unfortunately they were already sold out.
- Unfortunately the plane has been delayed - the new departure time is 16.20.