contractually
gb/kəntɹˈækt͡ʃuəli/ us/kəntɹˈækt͡ʃuəli/
C1
英语
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adverb
legal
C1
rule
1
according to a contract
because a contract says so
用法模式：
contractually + [obligated/bound/required/entitled] + to + [do something]
常见错误：
Often confused with generally 'legally'; contractually is specifically about a contract (an agreement), not laws in general.
近义词
by contract (More explicit phrase; same idea.)
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under the contract (Points to a particular contract in context.)
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under agreement (Broader; may include non-contract agreements.)
反义词
voluntarily (Done by choice rather than because a contract requires it.)
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informally (Done without formal contractual terms.)
搭配
contractually obligated
|contractually bound
|contractually required
|contractually entitled
|contractually agreed
|contractually prohibited
|contractually liable
|contractually guaranteed
|contractually enforceable
|contractually specified
主题
business
|law
|work
|contracts
例句
- The vendor is contractually required to deliver the parts by Friday.
- We are contractually obligated to keep customer data confidential.
- She is contractually entitled to a bonus if the project finishes on time.
学习者例句
- They are contractually required to pay rent.
- I am contractually bound to finish the work.
adverb
business
C1
relation
2
with respect to the contract
when you look at what the contract says
用法模式：
Contractually, [clause].
常见错误：
Do not use contractually to mean 'in a friendly way' or 'in practice'; it refers to the written contract terms.
近义词
technically (Similar when contrasting rules vs reality; not limited to contracts.)
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on paper (Informal; emphasizes the written terms, not actual practice.)
反义词
practically (Focuses on what happens in reality rather than what a contract states.)
搭配
contractually speaking
|contractually, the risk
|contractually, ownership
|contractually, responsibility
|contractually, the deadline
|contractually, the parties
|contractually, the supplier
|contractually, the customer
主题
business
|law
|contracts
例句
- Contractually, the client owns the final designs, even though we store the files.
- Contractually, the notice period is 30 days, but they often allow less.
- Contractually, the subcontractor reports to the main contractor, not to us.
学习者例句
- Contractually, we must give 30 days’ notice.
语法
词典原形
contractually
IPA
GB/kəntɹˈækt͡ʃuəli/
US/kəntɹˈækt͡ʃuəli/
音节与重音
con - trac - tu - ally （4 个音节）
Stress on 2nd syllable (trac)
词形变化
Noun
- Base: contractually
- Plural: contractuallies
词族
相关表达
contractually bound (to)
1/kəntɹˈækt͡ʃuəli bˈaʊnd tə/
fixed phrase
legal
legally tied by contract
cannot change it because of a contract
例句
- Once you sign, you are contractually bound to the terms.
- They are contractually bound to supply parts for five years.
- We’re contractually bound to use their approved subcontractors.
contractually entitled (to)
1/kəntɹˈækt͡ʃuəli ɪntˈaɪtəld tə/
fixed phrase
legal
has a right under contract
a contract gives you the right to it
例句
- Staff are contractually entitled to paid sick leave.
- You may be contractually entitled to compensation for the delay.
- He is contractually entitled to commission on all sales in his region.
contractually liable (for)
1/kəntɹˈækt͡ʃuəli lˈaɪəbəl fɚ/
fixed phrase
legal
responsible under contract
must pay because the contract says so
例句
- The supplier is contractually liable for any defects in the materials.
- If the shipment is lost, the carrier may be contractually liable for the cost.
- They are contractually liable for late-delivery penalties.
contractually obligated (to)
1/kəntɹˈækt͡ʃuəli ˈɑbləɡˌeɪtɪd tə/
fixed phrase
legal
required by a contract
must do it because of a contract
例句
- The company is contractually obligated to provide training.
- I’m contractually obligated to stay until the end of the month.
- They are contractually obligated to refund you if the service is cancelled.
contractually required (to)
1/kəntɹˈækt͡ʃuəli ɹikwˈaɪɚd tə/
fixed phrase
business
must do under contract
a contract says you must do it
例句
- You are contractually required to give two weeks’ notice.
- The installer is contractually required to carry insurance.
- We are contractually required to keep accurate records.