profanely

IPA/prəˈfeɪn.li/
IPA/prəˈfeɪn.li/

profanely — 副詞

1. using swear words, rude language, or behaviour that treats religious subjects or

1.副詞C1
釋義

褻瀆地

用不尊重宗教的言語或方式

using swear words, rude language, or behaviour that treats religious subjects or beliefs with a lack of respect

例句

The drunk man shouted profanely at the priest outside the village church.

那個醉漢在村莊教堂外對神父大聲咒罵。

collocation: shout profanely

When Quan dropped the heavy box on his foot, he swore profanely.

Quan 把沉重的箱子砸到腳上時，嘴裡罵個不停。

collocation: swear profanely

常見搭配
  • swear profanely
  • shout profanely
  • speak profanely
  • curse profanely
  • profanely offensive
  • profanely crude
同義詞
  • irreverently

    broader in meaning — any lack of respect, not necessarily involving swearing or religion

  • blasphemously

    more specific to insulting or showing contempt for God or religious beliefs; stronger and more formal

  • vulgarly

    focuses on rude or taboo subjects like sex or bodily functions, not specifically religious disrespect

  • crudely

    emphasises lack of refinement or politeness, not necessarily swearing or religious content

反義詞
  • reverently

    showing deep respect, especially towards religious things

  • respectfully

    showing general courtesy and regard for others

  • politely

    behaving in a socially acceptable, courteous manner

文法句型

profanely + verb (shout, swear, speak)

profanely + adjective (offensive, crude)

用法筆記

Common verbs modified by this adverb include 'shout', 'swear', 'curse', and 'speak'. The related noun 'profanity' is more frequent in everyday conversation than the adverb form.

常見錯誤

I am profanely sorry for my mistake.
I am profoundly sorry for my mistake.
'profanely' relates to swearing or religious disrespect, while 'profoundly' means deeply or very.

同根字

  • profane
    形容詞B2
  • profane
    動詞C1
  • profanity
    名詞C1
  • profaneness
    名詞C2