supportively
adverb uk/səˈpɔː.tɪv.li/ us/səˈpɔːr.t̬ɪv.li/
approving支持地，鼓励地，给予帮助地
in a way that shows you want to help and encourage someone
Try to listen supportively when your partner talks. 当你的伴侣说话时，要努力去倾听，以表示支持。
支持地，鼓励地，拥护地
in a way that shows you agree with something and want it to succeed
He spoke supportively of the adminstration's policies. 他对政府的政策表示支持。
See: supportive
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- Occasionally, Karen would chip in with the odd comment, and smile supportively.
- She is warm and maternal and nods supportively as I rant, wild-eyed, about my struggle to juggle home life, a baby, and a full-time job.
- The girls threw their arms supportively round each other.
- It is shocking to hear that the publisher continues to align itself so supportively with the arms trade.
- Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger has spoken supportively of the notion in recent months.