purely
/ˈpjʊəli/ · /ˈpjʊrli/
CEFR level B2Topic ThinkingWord #4033 in the learning path
纯粹地；仅仅
Definitions
adv. Only for the stated reason or in the stated way.
纯粹地；仅仅
Example
I bought this little camera purely for fun.
我买这台小相机纯粹是为了好玩。
University education should not be judged purely by graduates' salaries, as it also brings wider social benefits.
不应仅凭毕业生的薪资评价大学教育，因为它还带来更广泛的社会效益。
Collocations
- purely by chance
- purely for pleasure
- purely personal
- purely theoretical
Word family
- pure (adj.)
- purity (n.)
- purify (v.)
Synonyms
- solely
- exclusively
- entirely
Usage tip
常放在for、by或形容词前，强调不含其他因素。
FAQ
- What does purely mean?
- Only for the stated reason or in the stated way.
- How is purely pronounced?
- UK /ˈpjʊəli/, US /ˈpjʊrli/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
