absolutely
Vocabulary Word
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Meaning: Completely; without any doubt; used to agree strongly
绝对地,完全地
absolutamente, totalmente
絶対に、完全に
절대적으로, 완전히
The word 'absolutely' is an adverb meaning completely or totally, with no exceptions or doubts. It's commonly used as a strong way to agree with someone (Q: 'Do you like it?' A: 'Absolutely!'). It can intensify adjectives (absolutely brilliant) or stand alone as an emphatic yes.
「absolutely」是一个副词,意为完全地或彻底地,没有例外或疑问。它常用作强烈同意某人的方式(问:「你喜欢吗?」答:「当然!」)。它可以强化形容词(absolutely brilliant)或单独用作强调的肯定。
La palabra «absolutely» es un adverbio que significa completamente o totalmente, sin excepciones ni dudas. Se usa comúnmente como una forma fuerte de estar de acuerdo con alguien. Puede intensificar adjetivos o usarse solo como un sí enfático.
「absolutely」は完全に、または全くという意味の副詞で、例外や疑いがありません。誰かに強く同意する方法としてよく使われます(Q:「好きですか?」A:「もちろん!」)。形容詞を強調したり、強い肯定として単独で使われます。
'absolutely'는 완전히 또는 전적으로라는 뜻의 부사로, 예외나 의심이 전혀 없음을 나타냅니다. 누군가에게 강하게 동의할 때 자주 사용됩니다 (Q: '마음에 드세요?' A: 'Absolutely!'). 형용사를 강조하거나(absolutely brilliant) 강한 긍정의 응답으로 단독 사용될 수 있습니다.
Examples
- You're absolutely right about that. 关于那件事你完全正确。Tienes toda la razón en eso.それについてはまったくその通りです。그것에 대해서는 완전히 맞는 말입니다.
- Absolutely! I'd love to come. 当然!我很乐意来。¡Por supuesto! Me encantaría ir.もちろん!ぜひ行きたいです。물론이죠! 꼭 가고 싶어요.
- The performance was absolutely stunning. 演出绝对令人惊叹。La actuación fue absolutamente impresionante.パフォーマンスは本当に見事でした。공연은 정말 놀라울 정도로 훌륭했습니다.
Pronunciation
Usage Guide
Context: general
Tone: neutral
Origin & History
From 'absolute' + '-ly'. 'Absolute' comes from Latin 'absolutus' meaning 'freed, unrestricted', past participle of 'absolvere' (to set free), from 'ab-' (from) + 'solvere' (to loosen).
Cultural Context
Era: Modern
Generation: All ages
Social background: Universal
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