英语

structurally

gb/stɹˈʌkt͡ʃɚəli/ us/stɹˈʌkt͡ʃɚəli/
B2 英语
义项
0 个义项
adverb B2 relation
1

in terms of structure or organization

When you look at how something is organized or put together.

用法模式: Structurally, [clause]. / [something] is structurally [adjective].
常见错误:
Learners sometimes use the adjective "structural" where the adverb is needed (e.g., "Structurally, the report...", not "Structural, the report...").
近义词
organizationally (Focuses more on organization than on an underlying framework.) | in terms of structure (A longer but very direct paraphrase.)
反义词
superficially (Looks only at the surface, not the underlying arrangement.) | functionally (Focuses on purpose/use rather than form or layout.)
搭配
structurally similar |structurally different |structurally separate |structurally coherent |structurally simple |structurally complex |structurally flawed |structurally consistent |structurally important |structurally central
主题
writing |education |analysis |workplace
例句
  • Structurally, the argument is clear, but the evidence is thin.
  • The two novels are structurally similar, with alternating narrators in each chapter.
  • The app is structurally simple, which makes it easy to maintain.
学习者例句
  • Structurally, this essay has three parts.
  • These two stories are structurally similar.
adverb technical B2 relation
2

regarding a building’s physical framework

About the strong parts that hold a building up.

用法模式: [something] is structurally [adjective]. / assess [something] structurally
常见错误:
Learners may confuse cosmetic damage (paint, surfaces) with structural damage (beams, walls, foundations).
近义词
from a structural standpoint (More explicit and often used in technical reports.) | in terms of structural integrity (Emphasizes safety and strength.)
反义词
cosmetically (Relates to appearance rather than the supporting framework.)
搭配
structurally sound |structurally unsafe |structurally damaged |structurally compromised |structurally stable |structurally deficient |structurally intact |structurally reinforced |structurally weakened
主题
engineering |construction |safety |housing
例句
  • The engineer said the building is structurally sound despite the cracked plaster.
  • After the earthquake, several homes were structurally damaged and had to be evacuated.
  • Before we renovate, we need to assess the roof structurally, not just visually.
学习者例句
  • The bridge is structurally safe.
  • The storm left the house structurally damaged.
adverb formal C1 relation
3

due to underlying system features

Because of how a system is built or set up.

用法模式: structurally + [adjective] (e.g., structurally high) / structurally + [verb phrase]
常见错误:
This sense is close to "systemically"; "structurally" often highlights design and incentives, not just widespread presence.
近义词
systemically (Often broader, emphasizing the whole system and its effects.) | fundamentally (More general; does not specifically point to system design.)
反义词
temporarily (Caused by short-term conditions rather than built-in features.) | cyclically (Driven by business or seasonal cycles rather than long-term structure.)
搭配
structurally high |structurally low |structurally biased |structurally unequal |structurally disadvantaged |structurally flawed |structurally driven |structurally embedded |structurally constrained |structurally reform
主题
economics |politics |society |business
例句
  • Youth unemployment remains structurally high in many regions.
  • The industry is structurally dependent on a few large suppliers.
  • The policy tries to address problems that are structurally embedded in the housing market.
学习者例句
  • In some places, prices are structurally high.
  • The system is structurally unfair.
adverb technical C1 relation
4

with respect to linguistic structure

About how sentences or language are built.

用法模式: structurally + [adjective] / analyze [something] structurally
常见错误:
Learners may overuse this in everyday conversation; it’s most common in academic or analytic contexts.
近义词
syntactically (More specific: focuses on syntax/grammar rather than any kind of structure.) | grammatically (Focuses on correctness; "structurally" may focus on form even if it is not 'correct'.)
反义词
semantically (Relates to meaning rather than form/arrangement.)
搭配
structurally ambiguous |structurally well-formed |structurally parallel |structurally marked |structurally complex |structurally simple |structurally identical |structurally similar |structurally constrained |structurally derived
主题
linguistics |education |writing
例句
  • The sentence is structurally ambiguous, even though the intended meaning is clear.
  • These two clauses are structurally parallel, which improves readability.
  • The researcher analyzed the conversation structurally to identify recurring patterns.
学习者例句
  • This sentence is structurally simple.
  • The two sentences are structurally similar.
语法
词典原形
structurally
IPA
GB/stɹˈʌkt͡ʃɚəli/
US/stɹˈʌkt͡ʃɚəli/
音节与重音
struc - tur - ally (3 个音节)
Stress on 1st syllable (struc)
词形变化
Noun
  • Base: structurally
  • Plural: structurallies
相关表达

structurally damaged

1
/stɹˈʌkt͡ʃɚəli dˈæmɪd͡ʒd/
fixed phrase technical

damaged in the supporting structure

The main supporting parts are damaged.

例句
  • Several apartments were structurally damaged and had to be evacuated.
  • The ship was structurally damaged after hitting the rocks.
  • The report confirmed that the school was structurally damaged in the quake.

structurally different

1
/stɹˈʌkt͡ʃɚəli dˈɪfɹənt/
fixed phrase

having a different basic structure

Built in a different way.

例句
  • Although the products look alike, they are structurally different inside.
  • Their economies are structurally different, so the same policy has different effects.
  • The two stories are structurally different: one is linear, the other is told in flashbacks.

structurally intact

1
/stɹˈʌkt͡ʃɚəli ɪntˈækt/
fixed phrase technical

undamaged in the supporting structure

The important supporting parts are not broken.

例句
  • Most of the building remained structurally intact after the storm.
  • The car looked badly damaged, but the frame was structurally intact.
  • Firefighters reported that the main staircase was structurally intact.

structurally similar

1
/stɹˈʌkt͡ʃɚəli sˈɪmɪlɚ/
fixed phrase

having the same basic structure

Built in almost the same way.

例句
  • The two organizations are structurally similar, with a small leadership team and regional branches.
  • The new model is structurally similar to last year’s, but the materials have changed.
  • These molecules are structurally similar but behave differently.

structurally sound

1
/stɹˈʌkt͡ʃɚəli sˈaʊnd/
fixed phrase technical

strong and safe in structure

Strong enough and safe to stand.

例句
  • The inspector confirmed the house is structurally sound.
  • The bridge is old, but it remains structurally sound after repairs.
  • The wall looks rough, but the building is structurally sound.

structurally unsound

1
/stɹˈʌkt͡ʃɚəli ʌnsˈaʊnd/
fixed phrase technical

unsafe because of weak structure

Not safe because the main parts are weak.

例句
  • The balcony was found to be structurally unsound and was closed immediately.
  • After the fire, the warehouse was structurally unsound.
  • Engineers warned that the hillside road is structurally unsound in heavy rain.

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