dramatically
UK/drә'mætikli/US
NGSL 3kTOEFLB2
Definitions
adv.
In a sudden, large, or very noticeable way; to a striking degree.
戏剧性地；显著地、大幅地；突然而引人注目地。
adv.
In a theatrical or exaggerated manner.
戏剧化地；夸张地。
Root Breakdown
Root-deriveddramatica play, theatrical performance, or series of events
+
-allyrelating to, having the nature of
=dramatically
dramatic + -ly (adverb) = 'in a dramatic way.' It carries dramatic's intensity into how something happens: prices rose dramatically = sharply and noticeably; she paused dramatically = with theatrical effect.
Common Collocations
- 1.increase dramatically大幅增加
- 2.rise dramatically大幅上涨
- 3.fall dramatically大幅下降
- 4.change dramatically急剧变化
- 5.improve dramatically显著改善
Example Sentences
- 1.
House prices have risen dramatically over the past decade.
- 2.
The situation changed dramatically after the announcement.
- 3.
He paused dramatically before revealing the winner's name.