exceedingly

/ɪkˈsiːdɪŋli/ adverb
标准词条 CET-4
一句话记住

极其,非常;过度地

释义与例句

adverb 极其,非常;过度地
to a very great degree; extremely
  1. The task was exceedingly difficult for a beginner.
    这项任务对初学者来说极其困难。
  2. He was exceedingly grateful for their help.
    他对他们的帮助非常感激。
展开其余 1 条例句
  1. The hotel was exceedingly expensive during the holiday season.
    在假日期间,这家酒店价格极其昂贵。

词源与构词

记忆钩子 exceed(超过)+ ing + ly → 超出普通程度地 → 极其、非常。

词族与关联词

词族(同一词根派生出的不同词性或形式)
  • exceed 超过;胜过
    exceedingly 的动词词根,表示超越数量或限度。
同义词
  • extremely 极其;非常
    二者均可加强程度,exceedingly 略显正式,extremely 更口语常用。
    It was extremely cold outside last night. 昨晚外面极其寒冷。
反义词
  • barely 勉强;几乎不
    barely 表示程度很低,与 exceedingly(程度极高)相反。
    He barely passed the final examination. 他勉强通过了期末考试。
常见搭配
  • exceedingly difficult 极其困难
    Climbing that mountain is exceedingly difficult in winter. 冬天攀登那座山极其困难。
  • exceedingly rare 极其罕见
    This species of bird is exceedingly rare in the region. 这种鸟在该地区极其罕见。