merely
/ˈmɪəli/ · /ˈmɪrli/
CEFR level B2Topic ThinkingWord #4513 in the learning path
仅仅；只不过
Definitions
adv. only, and nothing more or more important
仅仅；只不过
Example
I wasn't complaining; I was merely asking a question.
我不是在抱怨，只是在问个问题。
Building more roads merely shifts traffic problems elsewhere unless governments also invest in reliable public transport.
除非政府同时投资可靠的公共交通，否则修建更多道路只会把交通问题转移到别处。
Collocations
- merely a matter of
- not merely
- merely because
Word family
- mere (adj.)
Synonyms
- only
- just
- simply
Usage tip
语气比only正式；通常置于实义动词前、be动词后。
FAQ
- What does merely mean?
- only, and nothing more or more important
- How is merely pronounced?
- UK /ˈmɪəli/, US /ˈmɪrli/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
