nominally
gb/nˈɑmənəli/ us/nˈɑmənəli/
C1
英语
~ 6200
义项
0 个义项
adverb
formal
C1
property
1
in name only, not really
In name only; when someone or something has a title or role, but not real power or effect.
用法模式：
[someone/something] is nominally [position/status]
常见错误：
Learners sometimes confuse "nominally" with "normally" because they look similar. "Normally" means "usually" or "in most cases" (e.g., "We normally eat at six"). "Nominally" means "in name only" and is often used to show a gap between the official title and the real situation (e.g., "He is nominally the manager"). Learners also sometimes use "nominally" when they just mean "officially" without any hint of contrast; in many of those cases, "officially" or "formally" is more natural in everyday language.
近义词
ostensibly (Suggests something appears to be true from the outside, but may not be true in reality; a bit more about outward appearance than just title.)
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formally (Emphasizes the official or legal status; does not always suggest the same strong gap between title and reality that 'nominally' does.)
反义词
actually (Focuses on what is true in reality, not just in name or on paper.)
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effectively (Emphasizes what really happens in practice, which contrasts with holding a role only in name.)
搭配
nominally in charge
|nominally responsible for
|nominally independent
|nominally democratic
|nominally the head of
主题
politics
|work
|society
|core_vocabulary
例句
- She is nominally in charge of the department, but her deputy makes all the real decisions.
- The country is nominally a democracy, yet elections are tightly controlled.
- He remains nominally CEO, though he has stepped back from daily operations.
- The committee is nominally independent, but it follows the minister’s wishes.
- The king is nominally the head of state, while the prime minister runs the government.
学习者例句
- He is nominally the leader, but he does not decide anything.
- The party is nominally open to all, but only a few people can really join.
- Their team is nominally equal, but one person has all the power.
- The president is nominally the boss, but the generals have control.
- The school is nominally free, but families must pay many extra fees.
adverb
technical
C1
property
2
at face value, unadjusted
At the number that is written or said (price, value, rate), not corrected for inflation, real value, or other changes.
用法模式：
[price/value/rate] is nominally [amount]
常见错误：
Learners may confuse this financial meaning with the more general "in name only" sense. In economics or business texts, "nominally" often contrasts with "in real terms" or "inflation-adjusted". Another mistake is to use "nominally" to mean "approximately" for sizes or measurements; that sense belongs more clearly to the adjective "nominal" in technical engineering use (e.g., "a nominal 2-inch pipe"), not to the adverb "nominally" in general English.
近义词
unadjusted (General term meaning not corrected for changes like inflation; slightly broader and less specifically financial than "nominally".)
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at face value (Emphasizes the number written on something; not only used for money, but in finance it overlaps with the idea of "nominal" value.)
反义词
in real terms (Used mainly in economics to mean adjusted for inflation or other changes, the opposite of a purely nominal amount.)
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inflation-adjusted (Specifically indicates that a value has been corrected for inflation, opposing a nominal (unadjusted) figure.)
搭配
nominally priced at
|nominally valued at
|nominally worth
|nominally payable
|grows nominally at
主题
economics
|business
|finance
例句
- The bond is nominally valued at $1,000, but it trades for much less on the market.
- Workers’ wages rose nominally by 3%, but high inflation meant they could buy less.
- The ticket is nominally priced at $50, not including taxes and fees.
- The fund promises to grow your savings nominally at 5% per year.
- The loan carries a nominally low interest rate, but extra charges make it expensive.
学习者例句
- The phone is nominally priced at $800, but you pay more with fees.
- The city’s budget grew nominally, but prices also went up.
- Her salary increased nominally, but she does not feel richer.
- The bond is nominally worth €500 on its face.
- The bank offers money that grows nominally at 4% each year.
语法
词典原形
nominally
IPA
GB/nˈɑmənəli/
US/nˈɑmənəli/
音节与重音
nom - in - ally （3 个音节）
Stress on 1st syllable (nom)
词形变化
Noun
- Base: nominally
- Plural: nominallies
词族
Forms
nominallies
noun
Core family
nominal
adjective B2
Related words
Advanced or less common
nominative
adjective
nominalize
verb
nominalization
noun
相关表达
nominally in charge
1/nˈɑmənəli ˈɪn t͡ʃˈɑɹd͡ʒ/
fixed phrase
formal
having title but not real control
To have the official role of leader, but not have real power or control in practice.
例句
- Although she is nominally in charge, major decisions are made by the founder.
- The committee is nominally in charge of hiring, but managers choose who gets the job.
nominally priced at
1/nˈɑmənəli pɹˈaɪst ˈæt/
fixed phrase
technical
having an official listed price
To have an official or listed price of a certain amount, not including extra fees or changes in real value.
例句
- The package is nominally priced at $99, but taxes and shipping are added later.
- The new laptop is nominally priced at $1,200, making it one of the most expensive models.
nominally valued at
1/nˈɑmənəli vˈæljud ˈæt/
fixed phrase
technical
having official or face value
To have an official or face value of a certain amount, not the value after market changes or inflation.
例句
- The company is nominally valued at $2 billion, though analysts doubt it is really worth that much.
- The artwork is nominally valued at €10,000 for insurance purposes.