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单词 lightly
释义

lightly

UK /ˈlaɪtli/


  1. 1
    without using much force or pressure

    Her hands rested lightly on his shoulders.

    Synonyms and related words

    Involving force and with a lot of force
  2. 2
    in a way that shows you think something is not important or serious

    ‘Was it something I said?’ she asked lightly.

    Synonyms and related words

    Funny, playful and humorous
    1. 2a
      usually in negativeswithout considering something carefully and seriously

      The decision was not taken lightly.

      Our objections should not be dismissed so lightly.

      Synonyms and related words

      Not showing careful thought or good judgment
  3. 3
    in small amounts, or using only a small amount of something

    Lightly grease a cake tin.

    Snow fell lightly on the rooftops.

    Synonyms and related words

    Words used to describe small amounts and quantities
  4. 4
    cooked for a short time

    a lightly boiled egg

    Synonyms and related words

    Cooked or prepared
  5. 5
    if you sleep lightly, you wake up very easily
    Synonyms and related words

    Sleepers and describing sleep
  6. 6
    in a graceful way

    She stepped lightly over the boxes.

    Synonyms and related words

    Describing graceful movements

phrases

get off/be let off lightly

lightly

US /ˈlaɪtli/


  1. 1
    without using much force or pressure

    Her hands rested lightly on his shoulders.

    Synonyms and related words

    Involving force and with a lot of force
  2. 2
    in small amounts, or using only a small amount of something

    Lightly grease a cookie sheet.

    Snow fell lightly on the rooftops.

    Synonyms and related words

    Words used to describe small amounts and quantities
  3. 3
    in a way that shows you think something is not important or serious

    “Was it something I said?” she asked lightly.

    Synonyms and related words

    Funny, playful and humorous
    1. 3a
      usually in negativeswithout considering something carefully and seriously

      The decision was not made lightly.

      Our objections should not be dismissed so lightly.

      Synonyms and related words

      Not showing careful thought or good judgment
  4. 4
    cooked for a short time

    a lightly boiled egg

    The steaks should be lightly grilled.

    Synonyms and related words

    Cooked or prepared
  5. 5
    if you sleep lightly, you wake up very easily
    Synonyms and related words

    Sleepers and describing sleep
  6. 6
    in a graceful way

    She stepped lightly over the boxes.

    Synonyms and related words

    Describing graceful movements

phrases

get off/be let off lightly
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