"deep down" in Chinese (Simplified)

• 内心深处
• 本质上

Definition

用于表达一个人内心真正的感受或信念，尤其是在他们没有表现出来或直言不讳时。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))

属于口语表达，通常用来描述内心真实想法或感受，尤其是在表面没有表现出来时。常见于“其实我内心...”这样的句式。不是指物理上的深度。

Examples

Deep down, she still cares about him.

**内心深处**，她依然关心他。

Deep down, I know the truth.

**内心深处**，我知道真相。

He acts tough, but deep down he's kind.

他表现得很强硬，但**内心深处**很善良。

Deep down, I always wanted to travel the world.

**内心深处**，我一直想环游世界。

We all pretend to be confident, but deep down, we're nervous.

我们都假装自信，但**内心深处**还是紧张的。

You might say you're not afraid, but deep down, I think you are.

你可能说不害怕，但我觉得**内心深处**你还是有点怕。