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efficiently

UK/ɪ'fɪʃəntli/US/i'fiʃәntli/
B2

Definitions

adv.

In a way that achieves results with little wasted effort, time, or resources.

高效地,有效率地。

Root Breakdown

Root-derived
ef-out of, from
+
ficmake, do
+
-ientperforming, being in a state
+
-lyin the manner of
=efficiently

efficient + -ly = in an efficient manner. See efficient (ef- 'out' + fic 'make' = getting results out without waste).

Root fac still carries 273 more words

Common Collocations

  • 1.work efficiently高效工作
  • 2.run efficiently高效运行
  • 3.operate efficiently高效运作

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    The team worked efficiently and finished a day early.

  • 2.

    Modern engines burn fuel far more efficiently.

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