jealously

IPA/ˈdʒeləsli/
KK[dʒˈɛləsli]IPA/ˈdʒeləsli/

jealously — 副詞

1. in a careful way that aims to keep or defend something you value highly, so that

1.副詞B2
釋義

謹慎守護

小心翼翼保護珍視的事物

in a careful way that aims to keep or defend something you value highly, so that others cannot take or damage it

例句

The Watanabe family jealously guards its secret recipe for the popular matcha cake.

Watanabe 一家謹慎守護著超人氣抹茶蛋糕的祕方。

jealously guards + secret recipe / possession

Anjali jealously protected her grandfather's old camera from any damage during the move.

Anjali 在搬家過程中小心翼翼地保護著祖父的舊相機。

同義詞
  • protectively

    focuses on the shielding aspect without the emotional edge of possessiveness

  • carefully

    less intense; suggests caution rather than emotional attachment

  • possessively

    adds a stronger sense of ownership and unwillingness to share

反義詞
  • carelessly

    showing no concern for protection

  • openly

    sharing or exposing rather than guarding

文法句型

jealously + guard/protect/preserve

用法筆記

Commonly pairs with verbs of protection such as guard, protect, preserve, and defend. The object is typically something intangible like a reputation, tradition, or secret, or an object of great personal value.

常見錯誤

❌She jealous protected her privacy.
✅She jealously protected her privacy.
💡'jealous' is an adjective; the adverb 'jealously' is needed to modify the verb 'protected'.

2. in a manner that keeps information hidden from others with great care, allowing

2.副詞B2
釋義

嚴守保密

極度謹慎地隱藏資訊

in a manner that keeps information hidden from others with great care, allowing no one else to know about it

例句

The formula for the famous energy drink is a jealously kept secret.

這款知名能量飲料的配方是一個嚴守的秘密。

passive: is a jealously kept secret

Felix kept his collection of rare stamps jealously hidden in a locked steel case.

Felix 把他收藏的稀有郵票嚴密地藏在上鎖的鋼製盒子裡。

同義詞
  • secretively

    stresses the act of hiding without the emotional investment

  • privately

    less intense; simply not shared publicly

反義詞

文法句型

jealously + kept/guarded/hidden

用法筆記

Frequently appears in passive constructions with kept or guarded ('a jealously kept secret / jealously guarded information'). The focus is on concealment rather than protection from damage.

3. used when someone acts with unhappiness or resentment because another person has

3.副詞B2
釋義

嫉妒地

因他人擁有而心生不滿

used when someone acts with unhappiness or resentment because another person has something — such as a promotion, a talent, or material goods — that they wish they had themselves

例句

Dario watched jealously as his teammate lifted the trophy he had hoped to win.

Dario 嫉妒地看著隊友舉起他原本想贏的獎盃。

Mizuki stared jealously at Kofi's new laptop on the library table.

Mizuki 嫉妒地盯著 Kofi 放在圖書館桌上的新筆電。

同義詞
  • enviously

    very close in meaning; 'enviously' focuses on desire for what others have, 'jealously' adds a hint of resentment

  • resentfully

    stronger negative feeling; implies bitterness rather than just longing

  • begrudgingly

    focuses on reluctant acknowledgment rather than active wanting

反義詞

文法句型

verb + jealously (watching, staring, speaking)

用法筆記

Often occurs with verbs of visual attention (watch, stare, look, gaze) or speech (talk, speak, remark). The source of envy is typically another person's achievement, possession, or advantage.

常見錯誤

❌He looked at her new car jealous.
✅He looked jealously at her new car.
💡'jealous' is an adjective and cannot modify an action verb; use the adverb 'jealously'.

4. with anger or unhappiness caused by the fear that someone you love may give thei

4.副詞B2
釋義

吃醋地

因感情被分享而不悅

with anger or unhappiness caused by the fear that someone you love may give their attention or affection to another person

例句

Reuben reacted jealously when his partner complimented the new neighbour's warm smile.

Reuben 吃醋了，因為伴侶稱讚新鄰居的笑容很溫暖。

reacted jealously + romantic partner / attention from others

Yael glared jealously at the woman laughing with her boyfriend near the bar.

Yael 嫉妒地瞪著在吧檯旁與她男友說笑的那位女子。

同義詞
  • possessively

    stresses the desire to keep someone exclusively for oneself

  • protectively

    milder; focuses on caring rather than suspicion

  • insecurely

    highlights the underlying lack of confidence rather than the emotion itself

反義詞
  • trustingly

    showing confidence in a partner's loyalty

  • securely

    feeling safe in the relationship

文法句型

verb + jealously (reacting, glaring, feeling)

用法筆記

The context clearly signals a romantic or emotionally intimate relationship. Unlike sense 3 (ENVIOUS), this sense is not about material possessions or achievements but about fear of losing affection.

常見錯誤

❌She felt jealously when her husband talked to the waitress.
✅She felt jealous when her husband talked to the waitress.
💡after linking verbs like 'feel', use the adjective 'jealous', not the adverb.

5. in a tone or manner that shows bitter resentment because you feel you have been

5.副詞B2
釋義

憤恨地

因感到不公對待而心懷怨恨

in a tone or manner that shows bitter resentment because you feel you have been treated unfairly or passed over — for example, when someone else receives an advantage you deserved

例句

Theo complained jealously that the manager always gave the best shifts to his nephews.

Theo 憤恨地抱怨主管總是把最好的班次留給自己的姪子。

complained jealously + resentment at perceived favoritism

When the award went to the judge's daughter, the other contestants muttered jealously about the unfair result.

獎項頒給了評審的女兒後，其他參賽者憤恨地嘀咕比賽不公。

同義詞
  • resentfully

    close in meaning; focuses on the lingering bitterness rather than the active expression

  • bitterly

    emphasises the emotional pain and disappointment behind the resentment

  • indignantly

    adds a moral tone of righteous anger at unfairness

反義詞
  • fairly

    accepting outcomes without complaint

  • graciously

    accepting even disappointing results with good manners

  • contentedly

    satisfied with one's own situation

文法句型

verb + jealously (complaining, arguing, muttering)

用法筆記

This sense differs from sense 3 (ENVIOUS) by focusing on anger at unfair treatment rather than simply wanting what someone else has. Common verbs include complain, argue, mutter, and watch — always in a context where the speaker feels wronged or overlooked.