terribly
gb/tˈɛɹɪbli/ us/tˈɛɹɪbli/
B1
英语
~ 5000
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adverb
B1
property
1
To a very great extent
Used to say that something is very or extremely much.
用法模式：
terribly [adjective/adverb]
常见错误：
Learners sometimes think 'terribly' always means 'in a bad way', but it can also mean 'very' in a neutral or positive sense.
近义词
extremely (Neutral adverb meaning 'to a very great degree' without negative connotation.)
|
very (Common intensifier, less formal and more frequent in everyday speech.)
反义词
slightly (Indicates a small degree, opposite of very great extent.)
搭配
terribly sorry
|terribly important
|terribly difficult
|terribly expensive
主题
intensity
|communication
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
例句
- I'm terribly sorry for being late.
- The food was terribly expensive at that restaurant.
- She was terribly excited about her new job.
- He drives terribly fast on the highway.
学习者例句
- I am terribly tired today.
- The movie was terribly long.
- She is terribly happy now.
- It is terribly cold outside.
adverb
B1
property
2
In a very poor manner
In a way that is very bad or unpleasant.
用法模式：
to do [something] terribly
常见错误：
Learners may confuse this meaning with the intensifier sense and use it incorrectly with positive adjectives.
近义词
badly (General term for poor performance or low quality.)
反义词
well (Indicates good quality or performance, opposite of badly.)
搭配
play terribly
|perform terribly
|write terribly
主题
evaluation
|quality
|core_vocabulary
例句
- He played terribly in the match.
- The plan was terribly executed.
- She sings terribly when she's nervous.
学习者例句
- I cook terribly without a recipe.
- He writes terribly when he is tired.
- They played terribly in the game.
语法
相关表达
terribly important
1/tˈɛɹɪbli ɪmpˈɔɹtənt/
fixed phrase
Extremely important
Very, very important.
例句
- It’s terribly important to be on time for the meeting.
- Good communication is terribly important in a relationship.
terribly sorry
1/tˈɛɹɪbli sˈɑɹi/
fixed phrase
Feeling extremely apologetic
Used to say you are very sorry about something.
例句
- I’m terribly sorry I missed your call.
- We’re terribly sorry for the inconvenience caused.
terribly wrong
1/tˈɛɹɪbli ɹˈɔŋ/
fixed phrase
Extremely incorrect or mistaken
Very wrong or not correct at all.
例句
- Something has gone terribly wrong with the computer.
- You are terribly wrong about that assumption.