Truly Meaning(定義、用法、例句與發音)

truly

adverb

快速理解

What does "Truly" mean?What are 2-3 core uses of "Truly"?

「truly」主要用於強調真實性、誠摯情感或極端程度。

  1. 1

    真實地

    EN: in a truthful or factual way

    翻譯: 以真實或符合事實的方式

  2. 2

    真誠地

    EN: with sincere feeling

    翻譯: 帶著真摯的情感

  3. 3

    確實地

    EN: to an extreme degree; really

    翻譯: 達到極端的程度;確實地

  4. 4

    準確地

    EN: accurately or faithfully

    翻譯: 準確或忠實地

小提醒:「Truly」常用於正式書信結尾(如 Yours truly),但在日常口語中表示「非常」時(如 truly amazing)則很自然。

發音(How to Pronounce "Truly" in English

How to pronounce "Truly" in English?"Truly" US vs UK pronunciation

點擊下方的 US / UK 按鈕可播放發音。

Real-life Examples of "Truly" from YouTube Videos

Steve Jobs' 2005 Stanford Commencement Address

Stanford

Your work is going to fill a large part of your life, and the only way to be truly satisfied is to do what you believe is great work, And the only way to do great work is to love what you do.

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Definitions(定義)

What are the definitions of "Truly"?How does "Truly" change by context?

1. in a truthful or sincere way

真實地,誠實地

I truly believe she is the best person for the job.

我真誠地相信她是這份工作的最佳人選。

He spoke truly about his feelings.

他誠實地說出了自己的感受。

2. used to emphasize that something is genuine or real

(用於強調)真正地,確實地

This is a truly remarkable achievement.

這確實是一項非凡的成就。

She is a truly talented musician.

她是一位真正有才華的音樂家。

3. completely or absolutely

完全地,徹底地

I am truly sorry for what happened.

對於發生的事,我感到萬分抱歉。

The view from the top was truly breathtaking.

從山頂看到的景色真是美得令人窒息。

4. in a loyal or faithful way

忠誠地,忠實地

He served his country truly for many years.

他多年來忠誠地為國家服務。

She remained truly devoted to her family.

她始終忠實地奉獻給她的家庭。

Grammar & Patterns(句型)

What are common sentence patterns for "Truly"?How to make natural sentences with "Truly"?
PatternMeaningExample
truly + adjective真正地…This is a truly remarkable achievement. (這是一項真正了不起的成就。)
truly + verb真誠地…I truly believe in what you said. (我真誠地相信你所說的話。)
VERB + truly…得真實/真誠She spoke truly from the heart. (她發自內心地真誠訴說。)
Yours truly,您真誠的(書信結尾敬語)I look forward to your reply. Yours truly, [Name]. (期待您的回覆。您真誠的,[姓名]。)

用法說明

How is "Truly" different from similar structures?What usage mistakes are common with "Truly"?

truly + adjective vs. truly + verb

  • truly + adjective 用於強調某個形容詞的狀態或性質是真實、深刻或完全的。例如:truly happy(真正快樂)、truly amazing(確實驚人)。
  • truly + verb 則用於強調動作或狀態的真實性,通常修飾整個動詞片語。例如:I truly believe(我真誠相信)、She truly understands(她真正理解)。
  • 注意 truly 通常不直接接在 to be 動詞(am, is, are)之後來修飾名詞。它更常直接修飾形容詞或動詞。

對比例句: EN: The view from the top was truly breathtaking. 翻譯: 從山頂看出去的景色真是令人嘆為觀止。

EN:I truly appreciate all the help you've given me.

翻譯:我由衷感謝你給予的所有幫助。

總結建議

在大多數情況下,truly 直接置於欲強調的形容詞或動詞之前,用以加強語氣的真實性與深度。

易混淆對比

What is the difference between "Truly" and similar words?How to choose "Truly" vs alternatives?

truly vs really

「truly」強調真實性與誠摯,常用於正式或情感強烈的語境;「really」則更通用,強調事實或程度,口語中常使用。

truly vs genuinely

兩者皆可表示「真誠地」,但「truly」更側重於事實與誠摯的狀態,「genuinely」更強調情感或物品的真實性與非虛假。

truly vs honestly

「truly」強調狀態的真實與誠摯;「honestly」則強調說話或行為的誠實、坦率,常用於對話開頭。

口語用法

How is "Truly" used in spoken English?What is the spoken vs formal difference for "Truly"?

引述

用於引述或重複他人的話,表示認同或強調其真實性。 EN: A: "This is the best cake I've ever had." B: "Truly, it's amazing." 翻譯: A: "這是我吃過最好吃的蛋糕。" B: 「真的,太棒了。」

EN:"I'm exhausted after the trip." "Truly, it was a long journey."

翻譯:「這趟旅行後我筋疲力盡了。」「確實,那是一段漫長的旅程。」

語氣強調

放在句首或句中,加強後續陳述的真實性或誠懇度。 EN: I truly appreciate all the help you've given me. 翻譯: 我真心感謝你給予我的所有幫助。

EN:That was truly a unforgettable experience.

翻譯:那真是一次難忘的經歷。

停頓填充

在對話中作為短暫的停頓或思考用語,類似「說真的」、「老實說」。 EN: Truly, I don't know what to do next. 翻譯: 說真的,我不知道接下來該怎麼辦。

EN:How do you feel about it? Truly, I'm not sure.

翻譯:你對此感覺如何?老實說,我不太確定。

注意:在正式書寫(如學術論文、商業報告)中,應避免將 "truly" 用作句首的停頓填充詞,以保持文體的嚴謹性。

常見短語

What common collocations use "Truly"?What fixed phrases with "Truly" should I remember?

truly believe

truly + verb (mental state)

真心相信,由衷地相信

truly amazing

truly + adjective (extreme degree)

真正驚人的,確實了不起的

truly sorry

truly + adjective (emotion)

由衷地感到抱歉,真心感到遺憾

truly unique

truly + adjective (uniqueness)

真正獨一無二的

truly understand

truly + verb (comprehension)

真正理解,透徹了解

yours truly

fixed phrase (closing)

您真誠的(書信結尾用語);我,本人(幽默或自指)

well and truly

idiom (adverbial phrase)

完全地,徹底地

常見錯誤

What are common mistakes with "Truly"?Which "Truly" sentences look correct but are wrong?

×I am true sorry.

I am truly sorry.

「true」是形容詞,修飾名詞;「truly」是副詞,修飾形容詞「sorry」。表達「非常抱歉」時,需用副詞「truly」來修飾形容詞。

×This is a truly story.

This is a true story.

「truly」是副詞,不能直接修飾名詞「story」。修飾名詞時,應使用形容詞「true」。

×I feel truly.

I feel it truly. / I truly feel it.

「truly」作為副詞,通常用來修飾動詞、形容詞或其他副詞,不能單獨作為動詞「feel」的補語。需要明確指出感受的對象,或將「truly」置於動詞前修飾。

×It's true a beautiful painting.

It's a truly beautiful painting.

想強調「美麗」的程度時,應使用副詞「truly」來修飾形容詞「beautiful」。形容詞「true」在此語境下不合適。

×Yours truly, (used at the beginning of an email)

Yours truly, (used at the end of a formal letter)

「Yours truly」是書信結尾的敬語,用於署名之前,表示「敬上」、「謹啟」。不應用於電子郵件的開頭。

×He speaks English truly well.

He speaks English really well. / He truly speaks English well.

在口語中,修飾「well」這類副詞時,更常用「really」而非「truly」。若使用「truly」,其常見位置是在主要動詞「speaks」之前,用來強調整個陳述的真實性。

詞形變化

What are the word forms of "Truly"?What are tense/participle forms of "Truly"?