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barely

UK/'bєәli/US
NGSL 3kIELTSTOEFLB1

Definitions

adv.

Only just; by a very small margin; almost not at all.

几乎不,勉强,仅仅

Root Breakdown

Native English
bareother
+
lyin the manner of
=barely

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    He barely escaped the accident when a car suddenly swerved in front of him.

  • 2.

    She could barely afford the tuition fees for university.

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