lightly
gb/lˈaɪtli/ us/lˈaɪtli/
A2
英语
~ 1100
义项
0 个义项
adverb
A2
property
1
With little force or pressure
Using only a small amount of force or pressure.
用法模式：
to [verb] [something] lightly
常见错误：
Learners sometimes confuse 'lightly' with 'slightly', but 'lightly' refers to force or weight, not degree or amount.
近义词
gently (Implies care and softness, often with emotional connotation.)
反义词
firmly (Implies using strong and steady force, opposite of gentle or light.)
搭配
touch lightly
|press lightly
|tap lightly
|hold lightly
主题
daily life
|physical actions
|core_vocabulary
例句
- She touched the baby's hand lightly so as not to wake him.
- He knocked lightly on the door before entering.
- Sprinkle the sugar lightly over the cake.
- The butterfly landed lightly on the flower.
学习者例句
- He knocked lightly on the door.
- She touched the glass lightly.
- Hold the cup lightly in your hand.
adverb
A2
property
2
To a small extent or degree
Only a little; not very much.
用法模式：
[verb] [something] lightly
常见错误：
Learners may confuse 'lightly' with 'gently', but this meaning refers to degree rather than manner of touch.
近义词
slightly (Almost identical in meaning, but 'slightly' is more common in describing differences or changes.)
反义词
heavily (Indicates a strong degree or large amount, opposite of small degree.)
搭配
lightly cooked
|lightly salted
|lightly dressed
主题
daily life
|core_vocabulary
例句
- The fish was lightly cooked to keep it tender.
- She was only lightly injured in the accident.
- The bread is lightly toasted and served warm.
学习者例句
- The bread is lightly toasted.
- He was only lightly hurt.
- The meat is lightly cooked.
adverb
B1
property
3
Without taking something seriously
Not showing that something is very important or serious.
用法模式：
to take [something] lightly
常见错误：
Learners sometimes confuse 'lightly' here with physical lightness; in this sense it refers to attitude, not weight.
近义词
casually (Implies relaxed attitude, possibly without due seriousness.)
反义词
seriously (Shows importance and attention, opposite of lightly in this context.)
搭配
take lightly
|treat lightly
主题
emotions
|attitudes
|communication
|core_vocabulary
例句
- This matter should not be taken lightly.
- He spoke lightly about the risks involved.
- They treated the warning too lightly and ignored it.
学习者例句
- Do not take this problem lightly.
- She spoke lightly about the danger.
- He takes his work lightly.
adverb
B2
property
4
In a happy or carefree way
In a happy and relaxed way.
近义词
cheerfully (Stresses happiness and positivity.)
反义词
gloomily (Shows sadness and lack of optimism, opposite of cheerful manner.)
主题
emotions
|core_vocabulary
例句
- She laughed lightly at his joke.
- He walked lightly down the street, humming a tune.
- They chatted lightly over coffee.
学习者例句
- She laughed lightly.
- He walked lightly in the park.
- They spoke lightly together.
语法
相关表达
sleep lightly
1/slˈip lˈaɪtli/
fixed phrase
Sleep that is easily disturbed
To sleep in a way where you wake up easily.
例句
- I sleep lightly when I'm in a new place.
- She sleeps so lightly that even a small noise wakes her.
take lightly
1/tˈeɪk lˈaɪtli/
fixed phrase
Treat as unimportant
To think something is not very important or serious.
例句
- You should not take these warnings lightly.
- He takes his responsibilities too lightly.
tread lightly
1/tɹˈɛd lˈaɪtli/
fixed phrase
Act gently or cautiously
To act in a gentle and careful way so you don’t cause problems.
例句
- We need to tread lightly when discussing this topic with him.
- We need to tread lightly when dealing with this issue.
- The politician treaded lightly around the sensitive issue.
- He always treads lightly around his boss.