fortunately
/ˈfɔːtʃənətli/ · /ˈfɔːrtʃənətli/
CEFR level A2Topic EmotionWord #1317 in the learning path
幸运地；幸好
Definitions
adv. Luckily, especially when something bad could have happened.
幸运地；幸好
Example
Fortunately, I found my keys before the bus arrived.
幸好，我在公交车到站前找到了钥匙。
Fortunately, improvements in water treatment have helped many communities reduce the spread of preventable diseases.
幸运的是，水处理技术的改进帮助许多社区减少了可预防疾病的传播。
Collocations
- fortunately for us
- fortunately enough
- fortunately, nobody was hurt
Word family
- fortunate (adj.)
- fortune (n.)
- unfortunate (adj.)
- unfortunately (adv.)
Synonyms
- luckily
Antonyms
- unfortunately
- unluckily
Usage tip
常置于句首，后加逗号，评价整件事令人庆幸。
FAQ
- What does fortunately mean?
- Luckily, especially when something bad could have happened.
- How is fortunately pronounced?
- UK /ˈfɔːtʃənətli/, US /ˈfɔːrtʃənətli/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
