英语单词

lightly是什么意思

lightly

英 ['laɪtlɪ] 美 ['laɪtli]
  • adv. 轻轻地;轻松地;容易地;不费力地

英文词源


lightly (adv.)
Old English leohtlice "so as not to be heavy" (of material things, but also of sleep, blows, etc.); cognate with Old Frisian lichtelik, Old High German lihtlihho, German leichtlich, Old Norse lettlega (see light (adj.1)). Meaning "frivolously, indifferently" is from early 13c.

双语例句


1. Put the onions in the pan and cook until lightly browned.
将洋葱放入平底锅内,炒至略呈棕色。

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2. "Once a detective, always a detective," he said lightly.
“一日为侦探,终生为侦探,”他满不在意地说。

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3. Despite his bulk he moved lightly on his feet.
尽管他身形庞大,移动起来还是很灵巧。

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4. Lightly score the surface of the steaks with a knife.
在牛排表面轻轻打花刀。

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5. He leaned down and kissed her lightly on the mouth.
他俯下身去,在她嘴唇上轻轻一吻。

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