finely

/ˈfaɪnli/ (bre, ipa) · /ˈfaɪnli/ (ame, ipa) · /ˈfīn-lē/ (ame, mw)

finely — adverb

1. so that something becomes tiny bits or powder instead of staying in larger piece

1.副詞B2
釋義

so that something becomes tiny bits or powder instead of staying in larger pieces

例句

Marta chopped the garlic finely before adding it to the soup.

chopped finely before cooking

The baker ground the almonds finely for the cake filling.

ground finely for baking

同義詞
  • minutely

    More formal and more common in technical description than in everyday cooking.

  • thinly

    Close only when something is sliced; 'thinly' stresses flat shape rather than tiny bits.

反義詞
  • coarsely

    In larger, rougher pieces rather than tiny ones.

  • roughly

    With less care and in less even pieces.

文法句型

verb + finely

finely + past participle

用法筆記

Most often used with verbs like chop, grind, grate, or slice. Use 'thinly' instead when you mean flat slices rather than very small pieces.

常見錯誤

❌Cut the carrots thinly for the fried rice.
✅Cut the carrots finely for the fried rice.
💡'thinly' focuses on flat slices; 'finely' means into very small pieces.

2. to a very exact point, or with close attention to small differences, balance, an

2.副詞C1
釋義

to a very exact point, or with close attention to small differences, balance, and control

例句

Christopher adjusted the camera finely until every edge looked sharp.

adjusted finely to exact focus

The violin strings were finely tuned before the concert began.

finely tuned for exact adjustment

同義詞
  • precisely

    Stresses exact accuracy; 'finely' often adds a sense of balance or sensitivity.

  • delicately

    Closer when the action needs careful touch or sensitivity rather than pure measurement.

  • subtly

    Emphasizes small differences or fine shades of judgment more than exact measurement.

反義詞
  • roughly

    Without careful adjustment or exact detail.

  • crudely

    Done in a blunt, insensitive, or unsophisticated way.

文法句型

finely tuned

finely balanced

finely judged

用法筆記

Common in phrases such as 'finely tuned', 'finely balanced', and 'finely judged'. In this sense it often describes exact adjustment or sensitive judgment rather than ordinary physical action.

常見錯誤

❌She finely walked across the room.
✅She finely judged when to speak.
💡this sense is about exact control or judgment, not a general way of moving.

3. in a graceful or highly skillful way that makes something look, sound, or feel e

3.副詞C1
釋義

in a graceful or highly skillful way that makes something look, sound, or feel especially good

例句

The hall was finely decorated for the school's winter concert.

finely decorated for visual beauty

Asher wore a finely embroidered jacket at his sister's wedding.

finely embroidered for detailed beauty

同義詞
  • beautifully

    The broad everyday choice for something done in a pleasing way.

  • elegantly

    Stresses grace, style, and tasteful control.

  • exquisitely

    Stronger and more literary, often for especially refined beauty.

反義詞
  • badly

    In a poor or unsatisfying way.

  • clumsily

    Without skill, grace, or control.

文法句型

finely decorated

finely embroidered

finely crafted

finely sung

用法筆記

This sense is more literary than everyday 'beautifully'. It often appears when praising workmanship, performance, design, or artistic control.

常見錯誤

❌The door closed finely after the wind stopped.
✅The door was finely carved with flower patterns.
💡this sense praises beauty or skill, not an ordinary action happening normally.