indeed
Vocabulary Word
BritishAmerican
★★★★★ Very Common
Neutral
Meaning: Used to emphasise a statement; in fact; used to confirm something
确实,的确,实际上
en efecto, de hecho, ciertamente
確かに、本当に、実に
확실히, 정말로, 실로
'Indeed' is an adverb used to emphasise a statement or response confirming something already suggested. It can express agreement, add emphasis, or introduce additional information that supports a point.
「indeed」是副词,用于强调已经暗示的陈述或确认的回应。它可以表示同意、增加强调,或引入支持某一观点的附加信息。
«Indeed» es un adverbio usado para enfatizar una declaración o respuesta que confirma algo ya sugerido. Puede expresar acuerdo, añadir énfasis, o introducir información adicional que respalde un punto.
「indeed」はすでに示唆されていることを確認する文や応答を強調するために使われる副詞です。同意を表したり、強調を加えたり、ある点を裏付ける追加情報を導入したりすることができます。
'Indeed'는 이미 언급된 내용을 확인하는 진술이나 응답을 강조하는 데 사용되는 부사입니다. 동의를 표현하거나, 강조를 더하거나, 주장을 뒷받침하는 추가 정보를 제시할 수 있습니다.
Examples
- Is this the right address?' 'Indeed it is. 「这是正确的地址吗?」「确实是。」¿Es esta la dirección correcta? —En efecto, lo es.「これが正しい住所ですか?」「確かにそうです。」이것이 맞는 주소인가요?' '확실히 그렇습니다.
- The weather was indeed better than we expected. 天气确实比我们预期的要好。El tiempo fue ciertamente mejor de lo que esperábamos.天気は確かに予想より良かったです。날씨는 정말로 예상보다 좋았습니다.
- He is a talented musician—indeed, one of the best. 他是一位才华横溢的音乐家——实际上,是最优秀的之一。Es un músico talentoso, de hecho, uno de los mejores.彼は才能あるミュージシャンです—実際、最も優れた一人です。그는 재능 있는 음악가입니다—실로 최고 중 한 명입니다.
Pronunciation
Usage Guide
Context: general
Tone: neutral
Origin & History
A compound of 'in' + 'deed', literally meaning 'in fact' or 'in action'. Formed in Middle English from Old English elements. Originally two separate words that fused into one emphatic expression.
Cultural Context
Era: Modern
Generation: All ages
Social background: Universal
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