Hopefully是个常见英文副词,在口语对话中经常出现,它有2种含义。
第一种是:in a hopeful manner(充满希望地、满怀希望地)。例如:We worked hopefully and energetically, thinking we might finish first.(我们满怀希望并热情洋溢地工作着,想着能第一个完成。)第二种含义在口语中更为常用,表示:it is hoped; if all goes well(希望、但愿)。
参考英易搜提供的英文例句:Hopefully, we will get to the show on time.(但愿我们能准点赶到表演现场。)I have shared 2 pics – hopefully you will see the point I am making.(我分享了2张照片 — 但愿你们能明白我的意思。)Hopefully, tensions between the two nations will ease. (但愿两国间的紧张局势将缓和)Hopefully, things will get better soon.(但愿一切都会很快好起来)。
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