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Utterly Meaning in English

word

/ˈətɝɫi/
UH-tur-lee
/ˈʌtəli/
UH-tuh-lee

释义

Used to emphasize that something is completely or totally the case, often with strong feelings or extremes.

用法与细微差别

'Utterly' is a strong intensifier, most often used in negative or extreme expressions (e.g., 'utterly ridiculous,' 'utterly destroyed'). It is more formal than 'totally' or 'completely.' Avoid using with moderate or positive words; 'utterly happy' is uncommon.

例句

She was utterly shocked by the news.

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That's utterly ridiculous!

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The room was utterly silent.

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He felt utterly alone in the city.

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The plan failed utterly.

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My phone is utterly useless now after I dropped it.

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