adverb
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四级考研B1
释义
n.
A word that modifies a verb, adjective, or another adverb (grammar).
副词（修饰动词、形容词或其他副词的词）
词根拆分
词根派生ad-（向、附加到）+ verb（词，特指动作词）=「附加到动词上的词」。adverb 就是你贴在动词上、给动作上色的那个词——runs *quickly*（跑得快）、speaks *softly*（说得轻）。
词根 verb 还连着 7 个词常用搭配
- 1.adverb of manner方式副词
- 2.adverb of frequency频率副词
- 3.adverb of time时间副词
- 4.conjunctive adverb连接副词
例句
- 1.
In 'She sings beautifully,' the adverb is 'beautifully.'
在「She sings beautifully」中，副词是「beautifully」。
- 2.
Many adverbs are formed by adding -ly to an adjective.
许多副词是在形容词后加 -ly 构成的。
- 3.
An adverb can also modify an adjective, as in 'very tall.'
副词也可以修饰形容词，如「very tall」。