lightly
UK/'laɪtlɪ/US/'laitli/
B1
Definitions
adv.
Gently; with little force or weight
轻轻地，温柔地
adv.
Without enough seriousness or thought
轻率地，不当回事地
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedlight (not heavy) + -ly (in the manner of) = 'in a way with little weight or force.' Literally gentle (touch lightly), then figuratively casual — to take something lightly is to treat it as if it weighed nothing.
Root light still carries 58 more wordsCommon Collocations
- 1.take it lightly轻视，不当回事
- 2.touch lightly轻轻触碰
- 3.sleep lightly睡得浅
- 4.lightly seasoned调味清淡
Example Sentences
- 1.
She tapped him lightly on the shoulder to get his attention.
- 2.
This is not a decision to be taken lightly.
- 3.
He sleeps lightly and wakes at the smallest sound.