generously

/ˈdʒenərəsli/ (bre, ipa) · /ˈdʒenərəsli/ (ame, ipa)

generously — 副詞

1. showing a kind willingness to share your money, time, or help with other people,

1.副詞B2
釋義

慷慨地

出於善意大方付出時間或金錢

showing a kind willingness to share your money, time, or help with other people, often more than they would normally expect.

例句

Adaeze gave generously to the school fund after her son started kindergarten.

Adaeze 在兒子上幼稚園後，慷慨地捐款給學校基金。

give generously to [cause]

Local farmers donated generously when the typhoon destroyed homes in the village.

颱風摧毀村裡的房子後，當地農民慷慨地捐出物資。

donate generously when [event]

同義詞
  • liberally

    more formal; often about money or wine being given without limit.

  • lavishly

    suggests very large amounts, sometimes too much.

  • freely

    emphasises no conditions attached, not necessarily large amount.

反義詞
  • stingily

    in an unwilling, mean way.

  • sparingly

    in small amounts, but not necessarily mean.

用法筆記

Frequently with verbs of giving or sharing (give, donate, tip, share, contribute, offer). Often used to praise behaviour rather than just describe it.

2. using or giving a bigger amount of something — like food, space, or a substance

2.副詞B2
釋義

大量地

用量或份量多於一般情形

using or giving a bigger amount of something — like food, space, or a substance — than people normally do.

例句

Diego buttered the toast generously before passing the plate to his daughter.

Diego 在吐司上抹了大量的奶油，才把盤子遞給女兒。

verb + adverb modifying physical quantity applied

Pour the olive oil generously over the salad just before serving.

上桌前，把橄欖油大量地淋在沙拉上。

imperative cooking instruction: verb + adverb

同義詞
  • abundantly

    stresses plentiful supply; more formal.

  • liberally

    very close in this sense; often used in cooking.

  • amply

    means fully enough or more than needed.

反義詞
  • sparingly

    in small amounts, carefully.

  • lightly

    in a small amount, often of seasoning or coating.

用法筆記

Often with verbs of applying or providing a substance (pour, butter, season, sprinkle) or with past participles describing size (generously sized, generously proportioned). Distinguish from sense 1: here the focus is on quantity, not on the giver's character.