finely
UK/'fainli/US
B2
Definitions
adv.
Into small pieces; in a delicate or precise manner.
细细地；精细地。
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedfine (thin, delicate) + -ly (adverb) = 'in a fine way.' Transparent adverb of fine.
Root fin still carries 30 more wordsCommon Collocations
- 1.finely chopped切碎的
- 2.finely tuned精细调校的
- 3.finely balanced微妙平衡的
Example Sentences
- 1.
Chop the onions finely.
- 2.
The engine is finely tuned.