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lightly

🇬🇧 UK/'laɪtlɪ/🇺🇸 US/'laitli/
B1

Definitions

adv.

With little weight, force, or seriousness; gently or carelessly

轻轻地;轻率地;不认真地

🧩 Root Breakdown

Root-derived
lightlight, brightness; not heavy
+
lyin the manner of
=lightly

Common Collocations

  • 1.touch lightly轻轻触碰
  • 2.take lightly轻视
  • 3.sleep lightly浅眠

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    She touched his arm lightly to get his attention.

  • 2.

    Don't take this matter lightly; it requires serious consideration.

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