英语

fairly

gb/fˈɛɹli/ us/fˈɛɹli/
A2 英语
~ 1500
义项
0 个义项
adverb A2 quantity
1

to a reasonable extent

To some degree, but not very much.

用法模式: fairly [adjective/adverb]
常见错误:
Learners sometimes confuse 'fairly' with 'very', but 'fairly' is weaker and means only to a moderate degree.
近义词
quite (Often slightly stronger in emphasis than 'fairly'.) | somewhat (Similar meaning but can sound more formal or cautious.)
反义词
extremely (Indicates a much higher degree than 'fairly'.) | barely (Indicates an amount much smaller than 'fairly'.)
搭配
fairly common |fairly easy |fairly small |fairly quickly
主题
daily life |communication |core_vocabulary
例句
  • The movie was fairly interesting, but not amazing.
  • It's fairly cold outside today, so bring a jacket.
  • She speaks Spanish fairly well for a beginner.
  • The exam was fairly easy compared to last year.
学习者例句
  • This book is fairly good.
  • It is fairly hot today.
  • He runs fairly fast.
  • The soup is fairly salty.
adverb B1 relation
2

in a fair manner

In a way that treats people equally and honestly.

用法模式: treat [someone] fairly
常见错误:
Learners may confuse this sense with 'moderately'. Here it means 'in a fair way', not 'somewhat'.
近义词
justly (More formal and emphasizes moral correctness.) | honestly (Focuses more on truthfulness than equality.)
反义词
unfairly (Opposite; treating people without justice or equality.) | unjustly (Formal opposite; acting without moral rightness.)
搭配
treat fairly |play fairly |judge fairly
主题
ethics |social |core_vocabulary |relationships |law
例句
  • The teacher graded all the exams fairly.
  • We expect the law to be applied fairly to everyone.
  • He always tries to treat his employees fairly.
  • The game was played fairly by both teams.
学习者例句
  • She treats all her children fairly.
  • The judge listened fairly to both sides.
  • We must play the game fairly.
  • He paid me fairly for my work.
语法
词典原形
fairly
IPA
GB/fˈɛɹli/
US/fˈɛɹli/
音节与重音
fairly (1 个音节)
Stress on 1st syllable (fairly)
词形变化
Noun
  • Base: fairly
  • Plural: fairlies
词族
Forms
fairlies noun
Core family
fair adjective A2 fairness noun B1
Negative and opposite forms
unfair adjective B1 unfairly adverb B1 unfairness noun
Advanced or less common
fair-minded adjective
相关表达

fairly well

1
/fˈɛɹli wˈɛl/
fixed phrase

moderately good performance or ability

To do something in a way that is good but not perfect.

例句
  • She speaks French fairly well after only six months of study.
  • I think the meeting went fairly well overall.

treat someone fairly

1
/tɹˈit sˈʌmwˌʌn fˈɛɹli/
fixed phrase

act justly toward someone

To be honest and equal when dealing with someone.

例句
  • It's important to treat all students fairly.
  • The company promised to treat its workers fairly.

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