collectively
UK/kə'lektivli/US
A1
Definitions
adv.
As a group; all together as a whole.
共同地，集体地；作为整体。
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedcollectivetogether, with
+
-lychoose, pick, read, gather
=collectively
collective + -ly = in a way that involves the whole group together.
Example Sentences
- 1.
The staff are collectively responsible for safety.
- 2.
These islands are known collectively as the Azores.