Learner's definition of FAIRLY
[more fairly; most fairly]
1
: to some degree or extent but not very or extremely : to a reasonable or moderate extent相当;在某种程度上 -
a fairly easy job相当轻松的工作
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It's still fairly early.时间还很早。
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a fairly simple procedure较为简单的程序
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It's a fairly common disease.这是种较为常见的疾病。
2
: in a way that is right or proper : in a fair way公正地;公平地 -
She treats everyone fairly.她公平地对待每一个人。
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I told the story as fairly as possible.我尽可能公正地讲述了那件事情。
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He reports fairly on the issues.他公正地报道那些问题。
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He beat me fairly and squarely.他光明正大地击败了我。
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used for emphasis before a verb that is being used figuratively用于用作比喻的动词前,表强调 4
literary + old-fashioned : in a favorable or pleasing way令人愉快地;让人喜欢地