obviously
UK/'ɔbviәsli/US
NGSL 1kB1
Definitions
adv.
In a way that is easily seen or understood; clearly, evidently
明显地,显然地
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedobviousto block, hinder, meet
+
-lyin the manner of
=obviously
obvious + -ly (adverb) = 'in an obvious manner.' Often used as a sentence adverb to signal that what follows is plainly true or to soften/emphasize a point: 'Obviously, I'd love to come.'
Common Collocations
- 1.obviously important显然重要
- 2.obviously true显而易见
- 3.obviously not当然不是
Example Sentences
- 1.
Obviously, we'll need more time to finish the project.
- 2.
She was obviously upset, though she said nothing.