literally
副词
定义 literally 副词
- B2
using the actual or original meaning of a word or phrase
確實地；名副其實地
They are indeed responsible for the deaths of millions of people.
他們確實應對數百萬人的死亡負責。
Our place is actually just around the corner from hers.
我們的地方實際上就在她家附近。
The report literally confirms what they said.
這份報告確實證實了他們所說的話。
If you translate literally, you translate each word in a text separately, without looking at how the words are used together in a phrase or sentence.
逐字地（翻譯）
Translating word for word can sometimes make sentences sound unnatural or hard to understand.
逐字翻譯有時會讓句子聽起來不自然或難以理解。
I tried to translate the poem literally, but some parts were really difficult.
我試著逐字翻譯這首詩，但有些部分真的很難。
When translating legal documents, it is important to translate literally.
翻譯法律文件時，逐字翻譯很重要。
- informal(非正式)
used to emphasize what you are saying
（用於強調）確實，真正地
His shot was literally a few yards off.
他的射門確實只差了幾碼。
I was literally shocked when I heard the news.
我聽到這個消息時真的震驚了。
I was literally unable to move when the game ended.
比賽結束時我真的動彈不得。
- informal(非正式)
simply or just
僅僅；就
Then you just cut the sausage right down the middle.
然後你只需要把香腸從中間切開。
This report just provides some background information.
這份報告僅僅提供了一些背景資料。
The store is literally just around the corner.
那家店就在轉角處。