fairly
/ˈfeəli/ · /ˈferli/
CEFR level B1Topic Daily lifeWord #3151 in the learning path
相当；还算
Definitions
adv. to a moderate degree, but not very
相当；还算
adv. in a way that treats people equally and reasonably
公平地；公正地
Example
The walk home was fairly short and very pleasant.
走路回家的路程还算短，一路也很惬意。
Schools should distribute resources fairly so that students from disadvantaged backgrounds receive the support they need.
学校应公平分配资源，让背景不利的学生获得所需的支持。
Collocations
- fairly easy
- fairly common
- treat people fairly
- distribute resources fairly
Word family
- fair (adj.)
- fairness (n.)
- unfairly (adv.)
Synonyms
- reasonably
Antonyms
- unfairly
Usage tip
表程度时弱于very；fairly good是还不错，并非极好。
FAQ
- What does fairly mean?
- to a moderate degree, but not very in a way that treats people equally and reasonably
- How is fairly pronounced?
- UK /ˈfeəli/, US /ˈferli/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
