heavily
/ˈhevɪli/
CEFR level B1Topic Daily lifeWord #2855 in the learning path
大量地；很大程度上
Definitions
adv. To a great degree or in large amounts.
大量地；很大程度上
adv. With great weight, force, or effort.
沉重地；猛烈地
Example
It rained heavily while we waited for the bus.
我们等公交车时，雨下得很大。
Countries that rely heavily on imported fuel are particularly vulnerable to sudden changes in global energy prices.
严重依赖进口燃料的国家尤其容易受到全球能源价格突变的影响。
Collocations
- rain heavily
- rely heavily on
- invest heavily in
- breathe heavily
Word family
- heavy (adj.)
- heaviness (n.)
Antonyms
- lightly
Usage tip
表示下大雨用rain heavily，不用rain strongly。
FAQ
- What does heavily mean?
- To a great degree or in large amounts. With great weight, force, or effort.
- How is heavily pronounced?
- UK /ˈhevɪli/, US /ˈhevɪli/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
