expertly

/ˈekspɜːtli/ (bre, ipa) · /ˈekspɜːrtli/ (ame, ipa) · /pronunciation at 1expert +lē or li/ (ame, mw)

expertly — adverb

1. with the high level of skill that comes from training and natural talent, so tha

1.副詞B2
釋義

with the high level of skill that comes from training and natural talent, so that difficult actions are performed very well

例句

The pastry chef expertly folded the delicate layers of dough for the croissants.

expertly + active verb

Despite the thick fog, the pilot landed the damaged aircraft expertly.

adverb after verb + object

同義詞
  • skillfully

    the most direct synonym; slightly less formal and more general in use

  • adeptly

    implies quickness and natural ease alongside skill; slightly more formal

  • masterfully

    suggests complete command and authority; higher level of praise

  • proficiently

    emphasizes tested competence and efficiency; more technical or workplace-oriented

反義詞
  • clumsily

    opposite — without skill, in an awkward way

  • poorly

    opposite in quality — done badly or inadequately

文法句型

expertly + active verb

verb + object + expertly

be + expertly + past participle

Expertly, + clause

用法筆記

Commonly placed before the main verb (expertly + verb) or after the verb phrase (verb + expertly). In formal writing it can appear at the start of a sentence to emphasize the manner of the action. Frequently used with past participles in passive constructions.

常見錯誤

❌She expertly knows the rules of the game.
✅She has expert knowledge of the rules of the game.
💡'expertly' sounds unnatural with stative verbs like 'know'; use an adjective or a different structure instead.
❌He can expertly drive.
✅He drives expertly.
💡With simple action verbs, placing 'expertly' after the verb sounds more natural than before it.
❌The nurse expertly took care of the patient carefully.
✅The nurse expertly took care of the patient.
💡Adding 'carefully' after 'expertly' is redundant; 'expertly' already implies carefulness.