terribly
gb/tˈɛɹɪbli/ us/tˈɛɹɪbli/
B1
Английский
~ 5000
Значения
0 значений
adverb
B1
property
1
To a very great extent
Used to say that something is very or extremely much.
Модель употребления:
terribly [adjective/adverb]
Частая ошибка:
Learners sometimes think 'terribly' always means 'in a bad way', but it can also mean 'very' in a neutral or positive sense.
Синонимы
extremely (Neutral adverb meaning 'to a very great degree' without negative connotation.)
|
very (Common intensifier, less formal and more frequent in everyday speech.)
Антонимы
slightly (Indicates a small degree, opposite of very great extent.)
Коллокации
terribly sorry
|terribly important
|terribly difficult
|terribly expensive
Темы
intensity
|communication
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
Примеры
- 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.
Примеры для изучающих
- 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.
Модель употребления:
to do [something] terribly
Частая ошибка:
Learners may confuse this meaning with the intensifier sense and use it incorrectly with positive adjectives.
Синонимы
badly (General term for poor performance or low quality.)
Антонимы
well (Indicates good quality or performance, opposite of badly.)
Коллокации
play terribly
|perform terribly
|write terribly
Темы
evaluation
|quality
|core_vocabulary
Примеры
- He played terribly in the match.
- The plan was terribly executed.
- She sings terribly when she's nervous.
Примеры для изучающих
- I cook terribly without a recipe.
- He writes terribly when he is tired.
- They played terribly in the game.
Грамматика
Словарная форма
terribly
IPA
GB/tˈɛɹɪbli/
US/tˈɛɹɪbli/
Слоги и ударение
ter - ribly (2 слога)
Stress on 1st syllable (ter)
Формы слова
Noun
- Base: terribly
- Plural: terriblies
Родственные слова
Выражения
terribly important
1/tˈɛɹɪbli ɪmpˈɔɹtənt/
fixed phrase
Extremely important
Very, very important.
Примеры
- 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.
Примеры
- 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.
Примеры
- Something has gone terribly wrong with the computer.
- You are terribly wrong about that assumption.