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aggressively

UK/ə'gresɪvli/US
B2

Definitions

adv.

In a forceful, bold, or hostile way.

强势地;好斗地。

Root Breakdown

Root-derived
aggressiveto, toward
+
-lyto step, walk, go
=aggressively

aggressive + -ly: adverb form. Inherits both senses of aggressive — hostile or merely forceful.

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    The company is aggressively expanding into Asian markets.

  • 2.

    He drove aggressively, cutting off other cars.

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