strictly
UK/'strɪk(t)lɪ/US/'striktli/
B2
Definitions
adv.
In a strict manner; rigorously.
严格地。
adv.
Exactly; in the precise sense (often "strictly speaking").
确切地说；严格说来。
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedstrict + -ly. The adverb of strict, covering both "rigorously" (strictly enforced) and "in the exact sense" (strictly speaking).
Root strain still carries 57 more wordsCommon Collocations
- 1.strictly speaking严格来说
- 2.strictly prohibited严禁
- 3.strictly confidential绝对保密
- 4.strictly enforced严格执行
Example Sentences
- 1.
Smoking is strictly prohibited inside the building.
- 2.
Strictly speaking, a tomato is a fruit, not a vegetable.