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  2. /awfully

awfully

UK/'ɒ:fuli/US
C2

Definitions

adv.

Very; extremely; also, in a terrible or dreadful manner.

非常地,极其地;糟糕地,可怕地

Root Breakdown

Root-derived
awfulstem
+
lyin the manner of
=awfully

Common Collocations

  • 1.awfully sorry非常抱歉

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    The food was awfully prepared and tasted absolutely terrible.

  • 2.

    She apologized awfully for arriving late to the important meeting.

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