accidentally
UK/.æksi'dentli/US
TOEFLB1
Definitions
adv.
By chance; without intention.
偶然地；意外地，不是故意地。
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedaccidentalto, toward
+
-lycut, kill
=accidentally
accidental + -ly (adv.) = 'in an accidental way,' i.e. by chance. See accident.
Example Sentences
- 1.
I accidentally sent the email to the wrong person.
- 2.
She accidentally knocked the glass off the table.