chronologically
gb/kɹˌɑnəlˈɑd͡ʒɪkli/ us/kɹˌɑnəlˈɑd͡ʒɪkli/
C1
英语
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adverb
C1
relation
1
in order of time
If you do something chronologically, you do it in time order (earliest to latest).
用法模式：
arrange/list [things] chronologically; [things] are ordered chronologically
常见错误：
Learners often confuse the adverb chronologically with the adjective chronological (e.g., 'a chronological list' vs 'list items chronologically').
近义词
in chronological order (Equivalent meaning; phrased as a prepositional phrase.)
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by date (Common in practical contexts like files, emails, and records.)
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in time order (More informal and straightforward.)
反义词
randomly (Not arranged by any particular sequence.)
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nonchronologically (Explicitly not following time order.)
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out of order (Not in the correct sequence (including time sequence).)
搭配
arrange chronologically
|list chronologically
|organize chronologically
|ordered chronologically
|present chronologically
|sort chronologically
|sequence chronologically
|timeline ordered chronologically
|chapters arranged chronologically
|events unfold chronologically
主题
time
|writing
|history
|organization
例句
- The photos are arranged chronologically, starting with her childhood.
- Please list your previous jobs chronologically on the application.
- The documentary tells the story chronologically, year by year.
学习者例句
- I put the events chronologically.
- The chapters are in order chronologically.
adverb
formal
C1
relation
2
as judged by time
Chronologically can mean 'when you think about time'.
用法模式：
chronologically, [statement]; [something] is chronologically [earlier/later] than [something]
常见错误：
In this sense, chronologically does not mean 'carefully' or 'accurately'; it relates only to time.
近义词
historically (Often overlaps, but historically can focus more on significance than strict time sequence.)
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in temporal terms (More technical phrasing.)
反义词
logically (Organized by reasoning rather than by time.)
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thematically (Organized by topic rather than by time.)
搭配
chronologically earlier
|chronologically later
|chronologically first
|chronologically last
|chronologically prior
|chronologically subsequent
|chronologically closer
|chronologically distant
主题
time
|history
|analysis
例句
- Chronologically, the letter must have been written after the meeting.
- The two discoveries are close geographically but far apart chronologically.
- Chronologically, this was her first novel, though it was published later.
学习者例句
- Chronologically, the second event happened later.
- Chronologically, this story comes first.
语法
词典原形
chronologically
IPA
GB/kɹˌɑnəlˈɑd͡ʒɪkli/
US/kɹˌɑnəlˈɑd͡ʒɪkli/
音节与重音
chro - no - lo - gic - ally （5 个音节）
Stress on 3rd syllable (lo)
词形变化
Noun
- Base: chronologically
- Plural: chronologicallies
词族
Forms
chronologicallies
noun
Core family
chronology
noun C1
chronological
adjective B2
Related words
chronicle
noun C1
Negative and opposite forms
non-chronological
adjective
Advanced or less common
anachronism
noun
anachronistic
adjective
相关表达
chronologically speaking
1/kɹˌɑnəlˈɑd͡ʒɪkli spˈikɪŋ/
fixed phrase
considering the time sequence
We say this before explaining the time order of events.
例句
- Chronologically speaking, the sequel takes place before the original film.
- Chronologically speaking, her first job was in retail, not teaching.
- Chronologically speaking, these two chapters should be swapped.
not in chronological order
1/nˈɑt ˈɪn kɹˌɑnəlˈɑd͡ʒɪkəl ˈɔɹdɚ/
fixed phrase
not arranged by time
The parts are not in time order.
例句
- The chapters are not in chronological order, so the timeline can be confusing.
- My notes aren’t in chronological order because I wrote them on different days.
- The film is intentionally not in chronological order.