中文意思

C1adverb 2K

Merely

仅仅,只不过

🇬🇧 UK /["/ˈmɪəli/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/ˈmɪrli/"]/

Merely 的意思

used meaning ‘only’ or ‘simply’ to emphasize a fact or something that you are saying

用来表示‘仅仅’或‘只不过’，用来强调事实或你正在说的事情

In simple words: only or just

只是，仅仅

Merely 例句

• It is **not merely** a job, but a way of life.这**不仅仅**是一份工作，而是一种生活方式。
• He said nothing, merely smiled and watched her.他什么也没说，只是笑了笑，看着她。
• They agreed to go merely because they were getting paid for it.他们同意去，仅仅是因为他们为此得到了报酬。
• I'm merely stating what everybody knows anyway.我只不过是陈述了大家本来就知道的事情。

如何使用 Merely

Use 'merely' to emphasize that something is simple or not important. It fits well in both spoken and written contexts, but avoid using it in very casual conversations.

用 'merely' 来强调某事很简单或不重要。它适用于口语和书面语，但要避免在非常随意的谈话中使用。

Grammar pattern

standalone adverb

Memory hint

Think of 'merely' as 'mere-ly.' Imagine a tiny bird that is just flying by, representing something insignificant.

相关单词

Collocations with Merely

• merely a suggestion
• merely a formality
• merely a coincidence

Synonyms for Merely

• just
• only
• simply
• solely
• exclusively

Opposites of Merely

• significantly
• substantially
• greatly

Common mistakes with Merely

• Using 'merely' in overly formal situations where simpler language is preferred.
• Mixing 'merely' with negative meanings when it should indicate neutrality.
• Confusing 'merely' with 'barely' which implies a lesser degree.

关于 Merely 的常见问题

Merely 是什么意思？

只是，仅仅

Merely 的中文意思是什么？

只是，仅仅

Merely 的定义是什么？

用来表示‘仅仅’或‘只不过’，用来强调事实或你正在说的事情

如何在句子中使用 Merely？

It is **not merely** a job, but a way of life.

能再举一个 Merely 的例子吗？

He said nothing, merely smiled and watched her.

Merely 的近义词有哪些？

常见的替代说法包括 just, only, simply, solely, exclusively。

Merely 的反义词是什么？

相反的意思包括 significantly, substantially, greatly。

哪些词和 Merely 搭配？

它常与 merely a suggestion, merely a formality, merely a coincidence 搭配。

使用 Merely 时常见的错误有哪些？

Using 'merely' in overly formal situations where simpler language is preferred. Mixing 'merely' with negative meanings when it should indicate neutrality. Confusing 'merely' with 'barely' which implies a lesser degree.

Merely 怎么发音？

US: /["/ˈmɪrli/"]/, UK: /["/ˈmɪəli/"]/。点击上方音频，听母语者的发音。

什么时候该用 Merely？

用 'merely' 来强调某事很简单或不重要。它适用于口语和书面语，但要避免在非常随意的谈话中使用。

Merely 是什么 CEFR 等级？

"Merely" 在 CEFR 量表上属于 C1 等级。