fairly
/ˈfeəli/ (bre, ipa) · /ˈferli/ (ame, ipa) · /ˈfer-lē/ (ame, mw)
fairly — 副詞
1. Between slightly and very on a scale of intensity; used when something is neithe
相當；頗
程度高於一般但未達非常
Between slightly and very on a scale of intensity; used when something is neither weak nor strong in degree, but somewhere in the middle.
The film was fairly entertaining, though the ending felt rushed.
這部電影還算有趣，不過結尾感覺有點倉促。
fairly + adjective for moderate degree
Walid's apartment is fairly close to the station, so he walks there most days.
Walid 的公寓離車站相當近，所以他大多走路過去。
A fairly large crowd had already gathered outside the stadium before noon.
中午前，體育場外已經聚集了一群相當龐大的人群。
Mateo felt fairly confident about the interview after weeks of preparation.
Mateo 經過幾週的準備後，對面試相當有信心。
The instructions were fairly clear, but Lauren still had a few questions.
說明還算清楚，但 Lauren 仍有幾個問題。
- quite
similar in meaning; slightly stronger in British English, where it can also mean 'completely'
- rather
can suggest a slightly higher degree than fairly, often with a tone of surprise or contrast
- pretty
informal equivalent; very common in everyday conversation
- moderately
more formal and precise; often used in academic or technical writing
文法句型
fairly + adjective/adverb
用法筆記
Weaker than 'very' but stronger than 'a little'. Commonly modifies adjectives and other adverbs. In informal speech, 'pretty' often replaces 'fairly' (e.g., 'pretty good' instead of 'fairly good').
常見錯誤
2. Used before an action verb to describe something in a way that is not exactly tr
簡直；幾乎
用於誇飾或比喻以加強語氣
Used before an action verb to describe something in a way that is not exactly true, but makes the picture in your mind stronger or more colourful — for example, saying someone 'fairly flew' down the street to show they ran very fast.
When the bell rang, the children fairly flew out of the classroom door.
鈴聲一響，孩子們簡直是飛出教室門口的。
fairly + figurative action verb (flew)
Kabir's heart fairly leaped when he saw the job offer in his inbox.
Kabir 看到收件匣中的錄取通知時，心簡直要跳出來了。
After weeks of neglect, the garden fairly exploded with colour after the first rain.
在數週的荒廢之後，花園在第一場雨後簡直爆發出繽紛色彩。
The old wooden stairs fairly groaned under the weight of the heavy boxes.
那座老舊的木頭樓梯在沉重箱子的重壓下，簡直發出陣陣呻吟。
Adina's eyes fairly sparkled when she described her plans for the summer trip.
Adina 描述她的暑期旅行計劃時，雙眼簡直閃閃發光。
- practically
emphasizes that the figurative description is nearly true in effect
- virtually
similar to 'practically'; used to say something is almost the case
- almost
more general and less dramatic than 'fairly' in this sense
文法句型
fairly + figurative action verb
用法筆記
Typically appears with action verbs in literary or narrative contexts to describe figurative or exaggerated actions. Not used in formal academic writing or with stative verbs that describe thoughts or feelings literally.
常見錯誤
3. Said of actions that are honest, follow the rules, and treat everyone the same w
公平地
以公正合理的方式
Said of actions that are honest, follow the rules, and treat everyone the same way, without favouritism or dishonesty.
The referee tried to treat both teams fairly throughout the entire match.
裁判在整場比賽中盡力公平對待雙方隊伍。
treat + fairly for equal treatment
Obi divided the remaining snacks fairly among everyone at the table.
Obi 把剩下的點心公平地分給在座的每一個人。
The company was criticized for not paying its part-time workers fairly.
該公司因未公平支付兼職員工薪資而受到批評。
Mayumi believes the judges will decide fairly based on each singer's performance.
Mayumi 相信評審會根據每位參賽者的表現公平裁決。
All candidates should be interviewed fairly regardless of their gender or background.
所有候選人無論性別或背景都應受到公平面試。
- justly
slightly more formal; emphasizes moral rightness
- honestly
focuses on truthfulness and absence of deceit
- impartially
emphasizes not favouring any side; common in formal and legal contexts
- properly
broader meaning; can refer to following correct procedures
文法句型
verb + fairly
常見錯誤
4. To the fullest extent; used to express a high level of certainty or clarity abou
完全地
百分之百的程度，毫無疑問
To the fullest extent; used to express a high level of certainty or clarity about something, meaning there is little or no doubt.
I am fairly certain I locked the front door before we left for the airport.
我完全確定在出發去機場前鎖了前門。
fairly + certain for high confidence
The outcome of the election was fairly obvious to most political experts.
選舉結果對大多數政治專家來說是完全顯而易見的。
Joon is fairly convinced that the new plan will work if the team stays patient.
Joon 完全相信只要團隊保持耐心，新策略就會奏效。
It is fairly clear that the school needs to update its computer equipment.
學校需要更新電腦設備，這點是完全清楚的。
Putri was fairly certain that her keys were somewhere in the bottom of her bag.
Putri 完全確定她的鑰匙就在包包深處某個地方。
- completely
more direct and widely applicable across many contexts
- quite
in British English, can mean 'completely' in phrases like 'quite certain'
- entirely
formal synonym emphasising wholeness
- perfectly
often used with 'clear' or 'obvious' (e.g., 'perfectly clear')
文法句型
fairly + adjective of certainty/clarity
用法筆記
Restricted to a narrow set of adjectives expressing certainty or clarity: 'certain', 'sure', 'clear', 'obvious', 'convinced'. Not used with adjectives of size, quality, or emotion (e.g. NOT 'fairly tall' in this sense).