patiently

/ˈpeɪʃntli/ (bre, ipa) · /ˈpeɪʃntli/ (ame, ipa) · /ˈpā-shənt-lē/ (ame, mw)

patiently — adverb

1. with calm self-control, especially when you must wait, repeat something, or deal

1.副詞B2
釋義

with calm self-control, especially when you must wait, repeat something, or deal with problems that take time.

例句

Mia waited patiently outside the clinic while her son saw the doctor.

collocation: wait patiently

The coach patiently showed Ben how to hold the tennis racket.

patiently + show someone how to do something

同義詞
  • calmly

    broader and does not always suggest long waiting or repeated effort

  • gently

    adds softness and kindness, especially in voice or touch

  • tolerantly

    focuses more on putting up with behaviour or opinions you dislike

反義詞
  • impatiently

    shows annoyance because something is too slow or repeated

  • hastily

    focuses on acting too quickly rather than staying calm

  • angrily

    shows open frustration instead of calm control

文法句型

wait patiently

patiently explain something to someone

listen patiently

用法筆記

Often used with verbs such as wait, listen, explain, teach, and answer. Distinguish it from 'slowly': slowly describes speed, while patiently describes a calm attitude during delay or difficulty.

常見錯誤

❌The teacher explained patiently the rule.
✅The teacher patiently explained the rule.
💡with a direct object, patiently usually goes before the verb, not between the verb and the object.
❌We waited with patience for the rain to stop.
✅We waited patiently for the rain to stop.
💡use the adverb patiently to describe the action.