reportedly
UKUS
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Definitions
adv.
According to reports; allegedly.
据报道；据称
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedreportedagain, back
+
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=reportedly
reported + -ly = according to what has been reported. Common in journalism for unverified information.
Common Collocations
- 1.reportedly said据报道曾表示
- 2.reportedly involved据报道涉及
- 3.reportedly died据报道已去世
- 4.reportedly worth据报道价值
Example Sentences
- 1.
The CEO has reportedly resigned.
- 2.
Reportedly, talks are underway between the two sides.