1. in the order in which events occurred in time
按照事件發生的時間順序
The chapters are arranged chronologically, starting from his childhood.
章節是按照時間順序排列的，從他的童年開始。
Please list the historical events chronologically.
請按照時間順序列出這些歷史事件。
Chronologically Meaning（定義、用法、例句與發音）
chronologically
adverb
快速理解
What does "Chronologically" mean?What are 2-3 core uses of "Chronologically"?
指按照事件發生的時間先後順序進行排列或描述。
- 1
按時間順序排列
EN: arranged in the order of time
翻譯: 按照時間先後順序排列
- 2
按時間順序描述
EN: described in the order events occurred
翻譯: 按照事件發生的先後順序描述
- 3
依時間軸推進
EN: progressing along a timeline
翻譯: 沿著時間軸推進
小提醒：注意與「logically」（邏輯上）或「thematically」（主題上）等其他排序方式的區別，此詞專指時間順序。
發音（How to Pronounce "Chronologically" in English）
How to pronounce "Chronologically" in English?"Chronologically" US vs UK pronunciation
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Real-life Examples of "Chronologically" from YouTube Videos
Jonathan Harris: The web as art
TED
“These are organized chronologically. Wheel provides a slightly more playful version of the same.”
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Definitions（定義）
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2. in a way that relates to the establishment of dates and time sequences
以與確定日期和時間順序相關的方式
The artifacts were dated chronologically using carbon-14 analysis.
這些文物是使用碳-14分析按時間順序確定年代的。
The geologist studied the rock layers chronologically to understand Earth's history.
地質學家按時間順序研究岩層，以了解地球的歷史。
3. in order from the earliest to the most recent
從最早到最近按順序排列
The photos in the album are displayed chronologically.
相簿裡的照片是按時間順序展示的。
To understand the author's development, read her novels chronologically.
要理解這位作者的發展，請按時間順序閱讀她的小說。
Grammar & Patterns（句型）
What are common sentence patterns for "Chronologically"?How to make natural sentences with "Chronologically"?
| Pattern | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| chronologically + adjective | 按時間順序地 + 形容詞 | The events are listed chronologically (from earliest to latest). (這些事件是按時間順序（從最早到最晚）列出的。) |
| arrange + something + chronologically | 按時間順序安排 + 某事物 | Please arrange the documents chronologically. (請按時間順序整理這些文件。) |
| present + something + chronologically | 按時間順序呈現 + 某事物 | The biography presents his life chronologically. (這本傳記按時間順序呈現了他的一生。) |
| in + noun + order (e.g., chronological order) | 以 + 名詞 + 順序（例如：時間順序） | The chapters are organized in chronological order. (這些章節是按時間順序編排的。) |
| think about + something + chronologically | 按時間順序思考 + 某事物 | To understand the cause, you must think about the incidents chronologically. (要理解原因，你必須按時間順序思考這些事件。) |
用法說明
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chronologically 的搭配與位置
- chronologically 是副詞，用來修飾動詞、形容詞或整個句子，說明事件是「按時間順序」發生的。
- 它通常置於所修飾的動詞之前，或放在句首以強調整個敘述的時間順序性。
- 注意它與形容詞 chronological 的區別，後者用來修飾名詞（如 a chronological order）。
- 在寫作中，chronologically 常用於組織資訊，例如描述歷史事件、步驟流程或故事發展。 EN: The historian arranged the documents chronologically. 翻譯: 這位歷史學家按時間順序整理了文件。
EN:Chronologically, the invention of the printing press preceded the Industrial Revolution.
翻譯:按時間順序來說，印刷術的發明早於工業革命。
總結建議
建議將 chronologically 置於主要動詞前或句首，以清晰表達事件發生的時間順序。
易混淆對比
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chronologically vs sequentially
「chronologically」強調按照時間順序排列，而「sequentially」則泛指任何按順序（如步驟、編號）的排列，不一定與時間相關。
chronologically vs consecutively
「chronologically」指按時間軸排序，而「consecutively」強調連續不間斷地發生或排列。
chronologically vs in order
「chronologically」是「in order」的一種特定形式，特指按時間順序。而「in order」可指任何種類的順序（字母、大小、重要性等）。
口語用法
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引述
在口語中，有時會用這個詞來引述或總結一個按時間順序排列的事件清單。 EN: So, chronologically, you woke up, went for a run, and then had breakfast. 翻譯: 所以，按時間順序來說，你起床、去跑步，然後吃了早餐。
EN:To put it chronologically, the meeting was at ten, the lunch at one, and the call at three.
翻譯:按時間先後排列的話，會議在十點，午餐在一點，電話在三點。
語氣強調
用來強調敘述的條理性或糾正他人對事件順序的誤解。 EN: No, you've got the order wrong. Let me tell you the story chronologically. 翻譯: 不對，你把順序搞錯了。讓我按時間順序告訴你這個故事。
EN:I need you to explain the steps chronologically, so I don't miss anything.
翻譯:我需要你按時間順序解釋步驟，這樣我才不會漏掉任何事。
停頓填充
在組織思緒或尋找合適詞語時，作為一個略顯正式的填充詞使用。 EN: The events unfolded... chronologically... starting with the announcement. 翻譯: 事件是…按時間順序…展開的，從公告開始。
EN:Well, chronologically speaking... I think we should start from the first email.
翻譯:嗯，按時間順序來說…我想我們應該從第一封電子郵件開始。
正式寫作注意：在正式或學術寫作中，"chronologically" 是標準用詞。但在極度口語或隨意的對話中，直接使用 "in order" 或 "step by step" 會更自然。
常見短語
What common collocations use "Chronologically"?What fixed phrases with "Chronologically" should I remember?
arranged chronologically
verb + chronologically
按時間順序排列
chronologically first
chronologically + adjective
時間上最早的
proceed chronologically
verb + chronologically
按時間順序進行
chronologically ordered
chronologically + verb (past participle)
按時間順序排序的
think chronologically
verb + chronologically
按時間順序思考
chronologically speaking
chronologically + speaking
從時間順序上來說
present chronologically
verb + chronologically
按時間順序呈現
常見錯誤
What are common mistakes with "Chronologically"?Which "Chronologically" sentences look correct but are wrong?
×The events are listed chronological.
✓The events are listed chronologically.
「chronological」是形容詞，修飾名詞；「chronologically」是副詞，修飾動詞、形容詞或其他副詞。這裡需要副詞來修飾動詞「listed」。
×We need to think chronologically about the project timeline.
✓We need to think about the project timeline chronologically.
副詞「chronologically」通常置於句尾或直接修飾的動詞之後，以更清晰地說明動作的方式。原句將副詞置於動詞片語「think about」中間，顯得不自然。
×The data is sorted in a chronological order.
✓The data is sorted chronologically.
「chronologically」本身已包含「按時間順序」的意思，加上「in a chronological order」顯得多餘且不簡潔。直接使用副詞更為地道。
×Chronologically speaking, the first event was the signing of the treaty.
✓The first event in chronological order was the signing of the treaty.
「Chronologically speaking」作為片語開頭較為冗長且不常用。在陳述事實時，使用「in chronological order」或直接將「chronologically」置於句中更為自然。
×He explained the process chronological.
✓He explained the process chronologically.
動詞「explained」需要副詞來修飾，以說明解釋的方式。形容詞「chronological」無法正確修飾動詞。
詞形變化
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