indeed

/ɪnˈdiːd/ adv.
标准词条 CET-4CET-6IELTS
一句话记住

确实;的确;甚至

释义与例句

adv. 确实;的确;甚至
used to emphasise a statement, confirm that something is true, or add a stronger related point
  1. The results were indeed better than we had expected.
    结果确实比我们预期的要好。
  2. It is a remarkable achievement, indeed a historic one.
    这是一项非凡的成就,甚至可以说是历史性的成就。
展开其余 1 条例句
  1. "Did you enjoy the concert?" "I did indeed."
    “你喜欢这场音乐会吗?”“确实很喜欢。”

词源与构词

记忆钩子 indeed 是强调副词,位置较灵活;very much indeed 常用于英式英语加强感谢、喜欢等表达。

词族与关联词

同义词
  • certainly 当然;确实
    indeed 常用于确认或加强已提出的说法,也可补充更强一层的信息;certainly 主要表达确定、肯定或欣然同意。
    The new policy will certainly affect small businesses. 新政策肯定会影响小企业。
易混词(形近或义近,注意区别)
  • in fact 事实上;其实
    indeed 多用来强调真实性或递进补充;in fact 常引出事实以纠正、澄清或补充前文,未必只是加强语气。
    The task looked simple, but in fact it took several hours. 这项任务看起来简单,但实际上花了好几个小时。
常见搭配
  • yes indeed 确实如此;当然是
    "Is this your first visit?" "Yes indeed, and I hope it will not be my last." “这是您第一次来吗?”“确实是,而且我希望这不是最后一次。”
  • very much indeed 非常;实在
    We enjoyed the performance very much indeed. 我们实在是非常喜欢这场演出。