单词 | -ately |
释义 | -ate-ate /ɪt, eɪt/ suffix 1[in adjectives] full of a particular quality, or showing it: very affectionate (=showing love)2[in verbs] to make something have a particular quality: to activate (=make something start working) to regulate (=control something or make it regular)3[in nouns] a group of people with particular duties: the electorate (=the voters)4[in nouns] science, chemistry a chemical salt formed from a particular acid: phosphate5[in nouns] the job, rank, or degree of a particular type of person: a doctorate (=the degree of Doctor)—-ately /ɪtli/ suffix [in adverbs]: fortunately |
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