helpfully
/ˈhelpfəli/ (bre, ipa) · /ˈhelpfəli/ (ame, ipa)
helpfully — 副詞
1. so as to make something easier to do, understand, or deal with — for example, by
有幫助地
以提供協助或實用資訊的方式
so as to make something easier to do, understand, or deal with — for example, by giving useful information, doing a small task for someone, or pointing them in the right direction.
Diya helpfully drew a small map so Hugo could find the train station.
Diya 很幫忙地畫了一張小地圖，讓 Hugo 找得到火車站。
modifies a concrete action verb (drew)
The librarian helpfully pointed Beatriz toward the cookbooks at the back of the room.
圖書館員很幫忙地指引 Beatriz 走到後方的食譜區。
common pattern: subject + helpfully + verb of guidance
Hamza explained the rules again, this time more helpfully, using examples from the game.
Hamza 再講解了一次規則，這次講得更有幫助，還用遊戲裡的例子來說明。
The instructions on the box helpfully showed each step with a small picture.
盒子上的說明很有幫助地用小圖示標出每一個步驟。
Felipe helpfully offered to carry the heavy box up the stairs for his neighbor.
Felipe 很熱心地幫鄰居把那個重箱子搬上樓。
- usefully
stresses practical value of the result rather than the helper's intent
- obligingly
stresses willingness to do a small favour for someone
- supportively
stresses emotional or moral backing, not practical aid
- unhelpfully
in a way that fails to provide what is needed, or makes things harder
用法筆記
Frequently modifies verbs of giving information or assistance (explain, point out, suggest, offer, show). Often appears with an inanimate subject such as a sign, label, or set of instructions that aids the reader.