unfortunately
UK/ʌnˈfɔːtʃənətli/US/ʌn'fɔ:tjjnәtli/
NGSL 2kTOEFLA2
Definitions
adv.
By bad luck; used to introduce something sad or regrettable.
不幸地，遗憾地；（引出坏消息或遗憾）
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedun-not, reversal
+
fortunatechance, luck, fortune
+
-lyto make, having
=unfortunately
un- (not) + fortunate + -ly = in an unlucky way. Most often a sentence adverb that softens or flags bad news: 'Unfortunately, the show is sold out.'
Common Collocations
- 1.unfortunately for对……来说不幸
- 2.unfortunately, ...遗憾的是……
Example Sentences
- 1.
Unfortunately, the show was cancelled at the last minute.
- 2.
I'd love to come, but unfortunately I'm already booked.