affectionately
UK/ə'fekʃənətlɪ/US/ә'fekʃәnitli/
B2
Definitions
adv.
In a warm, loving, and fond manner.
亲切地，深情地。
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedaffectionateto, toward
+
-lymake, do
=affectionately
affectionate + -ly = in an affectionate way. See affectionate.
Common Collocations
- 1.affectionately known as被亲切地称为
- 2.smile affectionately深情地微笑
- 3.affectionately remembered被深情铭记
Example Sentences
- 1.
She smiled affectionately at the sleeping baby.
- 2.
The town is affectionately known as 'Little Italy.'