terribly
gb/tˈɛɹɪbli/ us/tˈɛɹɪbli/
B1
英語
~ 5000
語義
0件の語義
adverb
B1
property
1
To a very great extent
Used to say that something is very or extremely much.
用法パターン：
terribly [adjective/adverb]
よくある間違い：
Learners sometimes think 'terribly' always means 'in a bad way', but it can also mean 'very' in a neutral or positive sense.
類義語
extremely (Neutral adverb meaning 'to a very great degree' without negative connotation.)
|
very (Common intensifier, less formal and more frequent in everyday speech.)
対義語
slightly (Indicates a small degree, opposite of very great extent.)
コロケーション
terribly sorry
|terribly important
|terribly difficult
|terribly expensive
テーマ
intensity
|communication
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
例文
- I'm terribly sorry for being late.
- The food was terribly expensive at that restaurant.
- She was terribly excited about her new job.
- He drives terribly fast on the highway.
学習者向け例文
- I am terribly tired today.
- The movie was terribly long.
- She is terribly happy now.
- It is terribly cold outside.
adverb
B1
property
2
In a very poor manner
In a way that is very bad or unpleasant.
用法パターン：
to do [something] terribly
よくある間違い：
Learners may confuse this meaning with the intensifier sense and use it incorrectly with positive adjectives.
類義語
badly (General term for poor performance or low quality.)
対義語
well (Indicates good quality or performance, opposite of badly.)
コロケーション
play terribly
|perform terribly
|write terribly
テーマ
evaluation
|quality
|core_vocabulary
例文
- He played terribly in the match.
- The plan was terribly executed.
- She sings terribly when she's nervous.
学習者向け例文
- I cook terribly without a recipe.
- He writes terribly when he is tired.
- They played terribly in the game.
文法
表現
terribly important
1/tˈɛɹɪbli ɪmpˈɔɹtənt/
fixed phrase
Extremely important
Very, very important.
例文
- It’s terribly important to be on time for the meeting.
- Good communication is terribly important in a relationship.
terribly sorry
1/tˈɛɹɪbli sˈɑɹi/
fixed phrase
Feeling extremely apologetic
Used to say you are very sorry about something.
例文
- I’m terribly sorry I missed your call.
- We’re terribly sorry for the inconvenience caused.
terribly wrong
1/tˈɛɹɪbli ɹˈɔŋ/
fixed phrase
Extremely incorrect or mistaken
Very wrong or not correct at all.
例文
- Something has gone terribly wrong with the computer.
- You are terribly wrong about that assumption.