terribly
/ˈterəbli/
CEFR level B1Topic Daily lifeWord #1940 in the learning path
非常；极其
Definitions
adv. To a very great degree.
非常；极其
adv. In a very bad or unsuccessful way.
糟糕地；很差地
Example
I'm terribly sorry I spilled juice on your jacket.
我把果汁洒在了你的夹克上，实在抱歉。
Without reliable public transport, elderly residents may feel terribly isolated in remote rural communities.
如果没有可靠的公共交通，偏远农村社区的老年居民可能会感到非常孤立。
Collocations
- terribly sorry
- terribly worried
- behave terribly
Word family
- terrible (adj.)
Synonyms
- extremely
- awfully
Usage tip
常作口语强调词，不一定表示“可怕地”。
FAQ
- What does terribly mean?
- To a very great degree. In a very bad or unsuccessful way.
- How is terribly pronounced?
- UK /ˈterəbli/, US /ˈterəbli/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
