hopefully
/ˈhəʊpfəli/ · /ˈhoʊpfəli/
CEFR level B1Topic EmotionWord #2040 in the learning path
但愿；希望如此
Definitions
adv. Used to express what you hope will happen.
但愿；希望如此
adv. In a way that shows hope.
满怀希望地
Example
Hopefully, the weather will stay dry for our walk.
但愿我们散步时天气能保持晴好。
Hopefully, improvements in cycling infrastructure will encourage more residents to leave their cars at home.
希望自行车基础设施的改善能鼓励更多居民放弃开车出行。
Collocations
- hopefully soon
- look hopefully at
- wait hopefully
Word family
- hope (n.)
- hope (v.)
- hopeful (adj.)
- hopeless (adj.)
Usage tip
句首常表示“但愿”，不表示某事一定会发生。
FAQ
- What does hopefully mean?
- Used to express what you hope will happen. In a way that shows hope.
- How is hopefully pronounced?
- UK /ˈhəʊpfəli/, US /ˈhoʊpfəli/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
