1. almost but not completely or exactly
幾乎，差不多
I've nearly finished my homework.
我的作業幾乎快寫完了。
It's nearly time to leave.
差不多是該離開的時候了。
She is nearly as tall as her brother.
她幾乎和她哥哥一樣高。
Nearly Meaning（定義、用法、例句與發音）
nearly
adverb
快速理解
What does "Nearly" mean?What are 2-3 core uses of "Nearly"?
表示接近某個程度、數量或狀態，但尚未完全達到。
- 1
幾乎、差不多
EN: almost, very close to
翻譯: 表示非常接近某個狀態或數量，但還差一點點。
- 2
將近、大約
EN: approximately, roughly
翻譯: 用於表示一個大概的數量或時間，並非精確數字。
- 3
險些、差一點
EN: nearly happened (but didn't)
翻譯: 表示某件事差點發生，但最終沒有發生。
小提醒：注意 'nearly' 和 'almost' 常可互換，但 'nearly' 更常用於可測量的進度或數量（如：nearly finished），而 'almost' 語氣更強，更常用於抽象或極端情況（如：almost impossible）。在否定句中，'almost' 比 'nearly' 更常見。
發音（How to Pronounce "Nearly" in English）
How to pronounce "Nearly" in English?"Nearly" US vs UK pronunciation
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Real-life Examples of "Nearly" from YouTube Videos
Spain counts the cost of 'nightmare' wildfire summer | BBC News
BBC News
“Nearly 1% of Spain's total surface area was burned in just a few weeks. Here in the rural province of Tamora, the impact has been devastating.”
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Definitions（定義）
What are the definitions of "Nearly"?How does "Nearly" change by context?
2. very close to a particular state or condition
瀕臨，接近（某種狀態）
He was nearly exhausted after the marathon.
馬拉松賽後他幾乎筋疲力盡。
The project is nearly complete.
這個專案已接近完成。
She nearly fell off her bike.
她差點從腳踏車上摔下來。
3. used to emphasize how small the difference is
（用於強調差距極小）差一點，險些
I nearly missed the train this morning.
我今天早上差點錯過火車。
He nearly won the race.
他差一點就贏得比賽了。
We nearly didn't make it on time.
我們險些沒能準時到達。
Grammar & Patterns（句型）
What are common sentence patterns for "Nearly"?How to make natural sentences with "Nearly"?
| Pattern | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| nearly + adjective | 幾乎是…的 | The project is nearly complete. (這個專案幾乎完成了。) |
| nearly + all/every + noun | 幾乎所有/每一個… | Nearly all students passed the exam. (幾乎所有學生都通過了考試。) |
| nearly + number/amount | 接近（某數字或數量） | It took nearly three hours to get there. (到那裡花了將近三小時。) |
| nearly + verb (past participle) | 幾乎被… | The car was nearly destroyed in the accident. (那輛車在事故中幾乎全毀。) |
| nearly + always/never | 幾乎總是/從不 | He is nearly always late for meetings. (他開會幾乎總是遲到。) |
| not nearly + adjective/adverb | 遠不…，一點也不… | The movie was not nearly as good as the book. (這部電影遠不如書好看。) |
用法說明
How is "Nearly" different from similar structures?What usage mistakes are common with "Nearly"?
nearly doing vs nearly to do
- nearly doing 表示「幾乎做了某事」，強調動作或事件本身差點發生。
- nearly to do 在標準英語中並非正確的搭配，應避免使用。
- 正確的結構是 nearly + 動詞原形 (例如：nearly fall, nearly win) 或 nearly + 過去分詞 (例如：was nearly finished)。
- 與某些動詞（如
manage,fail）後接to不定詞連用時，nearly修飾整個動詞片語，結構為 nearly manage to do 或 nearly fail to do。 EN: She nearly missed the last train home. 翻譯: 她差點錯過了回家的末班車。
EN:He nearly managed to finish the project on time.
翻譯:他差點就準時完成了專案。
總結建議
在表達「幾乎…」時，應使用「nearly + 動詞原形」的結構，避免使用「nearly to + 動詞原形」。
易混淆對比
What is the difference between "Nearly" and similar words?How to choose "Nearly" vs alternatives?
nearly vs almost
「nearly」和「almost」都表示「幾乎」，但「almost」的語氣更強，更接近目標，且可用於否定句前（如 almost no/none/never）。「nearly」則更常與具體數字或可測量的進度連用。
nearly vs approximately
「nearly」強調「接近但尚未達到」，帶有主觀評估的語氣；「approximately」則表示「大約、大概」，是更正式、客觀的估計，常用於數字、統計或科學語境。
nearly vs close to
「nearly」是副詞，通常修飾形容詞、動詞或其他副詞；「close to」是形容詞片語，其後需接名詞或動名詞。兩者皆可表示數值或狀態上的接近。
口語用法
How is "Nearly" used in spoken English?What is the spoken vs formal difference for "Nearly"?
引述
用於引述或轉述他人說的話，表示「幾乎、差不多」，使語氣聽起來更自然、不那麼絕對。 EN: He said he nearly finished the project. 翻譯: 他說他差不多完成那個專案了。
EN:She was nearly in tears when she told me the story.
翻譯:她跟我講這件事的時候，幾乎要哭了。
語氣強調
用於強調「差一點就發生」或「非常接近」的狀態，常帶有驚訝、慶幸或遺憾的語氣。 EN: I nearly missed my flight this morning! 翻譯: 我今天早上差點就錯過班機了！
EN:That was nearly perfect.
翻譯:那幾乎是完美了。
停頓填充
在思考或組織語句時，作為短暫的停頓填充詞，類似「呃…」、「那個…」的功能，讓對話不中斷。 EN: The meeting was... nearly... two hours long. 翻譯: 那個會議…差不多…開了有兩小時。
EN:I think we need... nearly... three more people for the team.
翻譯:我覺得我們需要…大概…再多三個人加入團隊。
正式寫作注意：在正式書面語（如學術論文、商業報告）中，應避免將 "nearly" 用作停頓填充詞。建議使用更精確的副詞（如 "approximately", "almost"）並保持句子結構完整，以確保專業性與清晰度。
常見短語
What common collocations use "Nearly"?What fixed phrases with "Nearly" should I remember?
nearly all
nearly + all/quantifier
幾乎所有
nearly impossible
nearly + adjective
幾乎不可能
nearly every
nearly + every/each
幾乎每一個
nearly there
be + nearly + there
快到了；快要完成了
nearly as... as
nearly as + adjective/adverb + as
幾乎和...一樣
nearly over
be + nearly + over
快要結束了
nearly done
be + nearly + done
快做完了
常見錯誤
What are common mistakes with "Nearly"?Which "Nearly" sentences look correct but are wrong?
×I nearly didn't passed the exam.
✓I nearly didn't pass the exam.
在 'nearly didn't' 之後應使用動詞原形，而非過去式。'nearly' 修飾的是整個動詞片語 'didn't pass'。
×It's nearly 10 o'clock, isn't it? (當時間是 9:58)
✓It's almost 10 o'clock, isn't it?
在反意疑問句中，若陳述部分為肯定，且事實為真（現在確實是 9:58），應使用 'almost' 而非 'nearly'。'nearly' 在這種語境下較不自然。
×I have nearly money to buy it.
✓I have almost enough money to buy it.
'nearly' 不能直接修飾名詞（如 money）。應使用 'almost enough + 名詞' 或 'nearly all + 名詞' 等結構。
×The project is near finished.
✓The project is nearly finished.
表示「幾乎、差不多」完成某個動作或狀態時，應使用副詞 'nearly'。'near' 作為介系詞或形容詞，不直接修飾動詞的過去分詞。
×We are nearly there. (當距離目的地還有很長一段路)
✓We are almost there.
在表達空間或時間上的「接近」時，'almost' 比 'nearly' 更常用於口語，且語氣更強。'nearly' 有時暗示一個更可量化的進度。
×I nearly always am late on Mondays.
✓I am nearly always late on Mondays.
頻率副詞 'always' 通常放在主要動詞之前或 be 動詞之後。'nearly' 修飾 'always'，因此整個片語 'nearly always' 應置於 be 動詞 'am' 之後。
詞形變化
What are the word forms of "Nearly"?What are tense/participle forms of "Nearly"?