indeed

副詞

UK/ɪnˈdiːd/
US/ɪnˈdiːd/

定義 indeed 副詞

  1. B1

    used to emphasize that something is true or certain; really

    的確;實在

    • This is indeed the most significant environmental disaster to hit Europe this century.

      這確實是本世紀歐洲遭遇的最嚴重的環境災難。

    • There is evidence to suggest that mistakes are indeed being made.

      有證據表明,錯誤確實正在發生。

    • We are indeed living through an extraordinary period in history.

      我們確實正生活在一個不平凡的歷史時期。

  2. used to confirm or agree with a statement; certainly

    沒錯;當然;的確

    • "Is this your dog?" "It is indeed."

      「這是你的狗嗎?」「確實是。」

    • Yes, I did indeed say those words.

      是的,我確實說了那些話。

    • What she said is indeed true.

      她說的確實是真的。

  3. C2

    used to add information that supports or develops the previous point; in fact

    的確;確實

    • For these creatures, speed is not crucial; indeed, it could be counter-productive.

      對這些生物來說,速度並不重要;事實上,它可能適得其反。

    • I am happy, indeed honored, to be part of this project.

      我很高興,甚至感到榮幸,能成為這個項目的一部分。

    • This problem is very complex, indeed sometimes unsolvable.

      這個問題非常複雜,甚至有時無法解決。

感嘆詞

UK/ɪnˈdiːd/
US/ɪnˈdiːd/

定義 indeed 感嘆詞

  1. used to express surprise, disbelief, lack of interest or anger

    真的嗎;是嗎;果然

    • "She said she won't be back until Monday." "Won't she, indeed?"

      「她說她週一之前不會回來。」「真的嗎?」

    • "When are we getting a pay raise?" "When indeed?"

      「我們什麼時候會加薪?」「什麼時候呢?」

    • "Are they really going to do that?" "Will they indeed?"

      「他們真的要那樣做嗎?」「真的會嗎?」