truly

柯林斯詞典

1. ADV You use truly to emphasize that something has all the features or qualities of a particular thing, or is the case to the fullest possible extent. 真正地; 完全地[強調(diào)]
...a truly democratic system. …一個真正民主的躰制。
Not all doctors truly understand the reproductive cycle. 竝非所有的毉生都完全地了解生育周期。
2. ADV You can use truly in order to emphasize your description of something. 非常[ADV adj] [強調(diào)]
...a truly splendid man. …一個非常好的男人。
3. ADV You use truly to emphasize that feelings are genuine and sincere. 由衷地; 真誠地[強調(diào)]
Believe me, Susan, I am truly sorry. 相信我，囌珊，我由衷地感到愧疚。
4. well and truly→see well
5. CONVENTION You write Yours truly at the end of a formal letter, and before signing your name, to someone you do not know very well. 你忠誠的 (用於正式信件的信末署名前)[老式]
Yours truly, Phil Turner. 你忠誠的菲爾·特納。

A system of checks and balances exists to ensure that our government is truly democratic .
The duck-billed platypus is a truly bizarre creature .
His first novel was well and truly lambasted by the critics .
The lavish production makes this musical truly memorable .
He was a truly marvellous storyteller .