officially
UK/ə'fɪʃəlɪ/US/ә'fiʃәli/
B1
Definitions
adv.
In a formal or authorized manner; as far as is publicly stated.
正式地；官方地；据官方说法。
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedofficialagainst, toward
+
-lyin the manner of
=officially
official + -ly = 'in an official manner.' Transparent adverb of official.
Common Collocations
- 1.officially announced正式宣布
- 2.officially recognized官方认可
- 3.officially opened正式开放
Example Sentences
- 1.
The bridge officially opens to traffic next week.
- 2.
Officially, the office is closed, but staff are still working.