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adeptly

UK/ə'deptli/US
C2

Definitions

adv.

In a highly skilled, smooth way

熟练地,娴熟地

Root Breakdown

Root-derived
ad-to, toward, near
+
eptfit, suitable, fasten
+
-lyin the manner of
=adeptly

adept + -ly (adverb) = in an adept (skilled) manner.

Root apt still carries 19 more words

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    She adeptly steered the meeting back on track.

  • 2.

    He adeptly handled every question from the reporters.

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