| 释义 |
deeplydeeply /ˈdipli/ ●●● W2 adverb THESAURUS used to emphasize an adjective or adverb► very used to emphasize an adjective or adverb: It’s very cold outside. She’ll be leaving very soon. ► really informal very: Luann is really tall. ► quite fairly or very, but not extremely: Our new house is quite big, but not huge. ► highly very or to a high degree. Used especially with words like successful, popular, intelligent, and unusual: He is a highly successful businessman. ► deeply very. Used to describe strong serious emotions: The U.S. is deeply concerned about the outbreak of fighting. ► truly used when emphasizing that something is true: Carole is a truly remarkable woman. ► seriously to a great degree. Used with words like ill, hurt, and injured, and words describing serious emotions: Was she seriously hurt in the accident? I was seriously offended by what you said! ► severely very badly or to a great degree. Used especially with words like damaged, wounded, injured, or disabled: The house was severely damaged by the tornado. ► extremely used when you want an even stronger word than very: I need to speak to Greg now – it’s extremely urgent. ► acutely formal very strongly felt or clearly noticed: He was acutely aware that everyone was looking at him. 1used to emphasize that a belief, feeling, opinion, etc. is very strong, serious, important, or sincere: I am deeply honored. a deeply religious man Congress is deeply concerned about unemployment.► see thesaurus at very12a long way into something, or a long way below the surface: The seeds were planted too deeply.3breathe/sigh deeply to completely fill your lungs with air when you breathe, or empty them completely4sleep deeply to sleep very well so that it is difficult to be woken |