scarcely
/ˈskeəsli/ · /ˈskersli/
CEFR level B2Topic Daily lifeWord #3767 in the learning path
几乎不；勉强
Definitions
adv. Almost not, or only just
几乎不；勉强
adv. Only a very short time before something else happens
刚刚；才
Example
We could scarcely hear each other above the music.
音乐声太大，我们几乎听不清彼此说话。
Some rural communities have scarcely enough medical staff to provide basic healthcare for their growing populations.
一些农村社区的医务人员仅勉强够为日益增长的人口提供基本医疗服务。
Collocations
- scarcely any
- scarcely enough
- scarcely ever
Word family
- scarce (adj.)
- scarcity (n.)
Synonyms
- hardly
- barely
Usage tip
本身含否定意义，不再加not；scarcely…when指刚…就…。
FAQ
- What does scarcely mean?
- Almost not, or only just Only a very short time before something else happens
- How is scarcely pronounced?
- UK /ˈskeəsli/, US /ˈskersli/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
