How do you use "obviously" in a sentence?

Obviously, we need to finish the project before the deadline. She was obviously upset, even though she tried to hide it. Obviously I'll help you—you didn't even need to ask.

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Q: What does "obviously" mean?

In a way that is easily seen or understood; clearly The word 'obviously' is used to emphasise that something is clear or evident. It can sometimes sound dismissive or condescending if used carelessly, implying the listener should already know something. It's commonly used to introduce statements the speaker considers self-evident.

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의미: In a way that is easily seen or understood; clearly

显然，明显地

obviamente, evidentemente

明らかに、当然

명백히, 당연히

The word 'obviously' is used to emphasise that something is clear or evident. It can sometimes sound dismissive or condescending if used carelessly, implying the listener should already know something. It's commonly used to introduce statements the speaker considers self-evident.

「obviously」用于强调某事是清楚或明显的。如果使用不当，有时会显得不屑或居高临下，暗示听者本应已经知道某事。它常用于引出说话者认为不言自明的陈述。

La palabra «obviously» se usa para enfatizar que algo es claro o evidente. A veces puede sonar despectivo o condescendiente si se usa descuidadamente, implicando que el oyente ya debería saber algo. Se usa comúnmente para introducir declaraciones que el hablante considera evidentes.

「obviously」は何かが明確または明白であることを強調するために使われます。不用意に使うと、聞き手がすでに知っているはずだと暗示し、見下したように聞こえることがあります。話し手が自明と考える発言を導入する際によく使われます。

'Obviously'는 어떤 것이 명확하거나 분명하다는 것을 강조할 때 사용된다. 부주의하게 사용하면 상대방이 이미 알고 있어야 한다고 암시하여 무시하거나 거만하게 들릴 수 있다. 화자가 자명하다고 여기는 진술을 소개할 때 흔히 사용된다.

예문

Obviously, we need to finish the project before the deadline.
显然，我们需要在截止日期前完成项目。
Obviamente, tenemos que terminar el proyecto antes del plazo.
当然、締め切りまでにプロジェクトを終わらせる必要がある。
당연히 마감 전까지 프로젝트를 끝내야 한다.
She was obviously upset, even though she tried to hide it.
她显然很沮丧，尽管她试图掩饰。
Ella estaba obviamente disgustada, aunque intentaba ocultarlo.
彼女は隠そうとしていたけど、明らかに動揺していた。
그녀는 감추려 했지만, 분명히 속상해하고 있었다.
Obviously I'll help you—you didn't even need to ask.
我当然会帮你——你根本不用问。
Obviamente te ayudaré, ni siquiera tenías que preguntar.
もちろん手伝うよ——聞くまでもないでしょ。
당연히 도와줄게—물어볼 것도 없잖아.

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사용 가이드

맥락: general

어조: neutral

기원과 역사

From Latin 'obvius' meaning 'in the way, presenting itself readily', from 'ob-' (in front of) + 'via' (way). The adverb form 'obviously' entered English in the 16th century.

문화적 배경

Era: Modern

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal

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