literally

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literally /ˈlɪtərəli/ adverb

literally

/ˈlɪtərəli/

adverb

Learner's definition of LITERALLY

: in a literal way: such as

a : in a way that uses the ordinary and usual meaning of a word按字面意义；字面上

Many words can be used both literally and figuratively.很多词既能按字面意义使用，又能按比喻义使用。
He took her comments literally.他按字面意思理解她的评论。
He's a sailor who knows his ropes, literally and figuratively.他是个名副其实的很会运用绳索的水手。

b — used to stress that a statement or description is true and accurate even though it may be surprising确实，真的（强调尽管令人惊讶但确实真实）

c : with the meaning of each individual word given exactly逐字地

The term “Mardi Gras” literally means “Fat Tuesday” in French.*Mardi Gras在法语中的字面意思是“油腻的星期二”。

d : in a completely accurate way确切地

The story he told was basically true, even if it wasn't literally true.他讲的事虽然并不完全真实，但基本属实。

informal — used in an exaggerated way to emphasize a statement or description that is not literally true or possible（用于夸张地强调）简直

The group literally poured out new ideas. [=the group produced many new ideas]小组成员和盘托出的全是新点子。
Steam was literally coming out of his ears. [=he was very angry]他简直气得七窍生烟。
She was literally beside herself with rage.她简直是气得发疯。