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lightly:轻轻地;轻柔地 插画
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lightly

英 /ˈlaɪtli/  美 /ˈlaɪtli/
  • adv. 轻轻地;轻柔地With little force, pressure, or weight.
  • adv. 少量地;轻微地To a small degree or in a small amount.
  • adv. 轻率地;不严肃地Without treating something as serious or important.

He tapped lightly on the door before coming inside.

他轻轻敲了敲门才进来。

Decisions about closing rural schools should not be taken lightly, as they can affect entire communities.

关闭乡村学校的决定不应轻率作出,因为这可能影响整个社区。

搭配

tap lightly 轻轻敲击lightly salted 加少量盐的take something lightly 轻视某事lightly armed 配备轻武器的

辨析提示

take something lightly意为不认真对待某事。

词族

light (adj.)、lightness (n.)

近义 gently、slightly

反义 heavily

生活英语词汇CEFR B2

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