remotely
UK/rɪ'məʊtlɪ/US
C2
Definitions
adv.
From a distance; without being physically present.
远程地；从远处。
adv.
To the slightest degree (in negatives: not remotely).
（用于否定）丝毫，一点点。
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedremoteagain, back
+
-lymove
=remotely
remote + -ly (adverb) = 'in a remote way.' Two uses: physically/operationally (work remotely, access remotely) and the negative intensifier 'not remotely' = not in the slightest, echoing remote's 'far-off' sense.
Common Collocations
- 1.work remotely远程办公
- 2.not remotely interested丝毫不感兴趣
- 3.access remotely远程访问
Example Sentences
- 1.
The team has worked remotely since the office closed.
- 2.
I'm not remotely interested in his excuses.