purely

IPA/ˈpjʊəli/
KK[pjˈʊrli]IPA/ˈpjʊrli/

purely — 副詞

1. used to emphasize that something is limited to just one specific thing, with not

1.副詞B1
釋義

純粹；僅僅

僅涉及某事物，無其他成分

used to emphasize that something is limited to just one specific thing, with nothing else involved — for example, a purely financial decision, or a purely academic question with no practical application.

例句

The decision to hire Wren was based on purely professional considerations, not friendship.

雇用 Wren 的決定純粹基於專業考量，而非友誼。

purely + adjective + noun (purely professional considerations)

Tariro reads science fiction for purely entertainment purposes, never for study.

Tariro 閱讀科幻小說純粹是為了娛樂，從不為了學習。

purely + noun as modifier (purely entertainment purposes)

常見搭配
  • purely academic
  • purely political
  • purely financial
  • purely technical
  • purely theoretical
  • purely practical
  • purely personal
同義詞
  • solely

    stronger emphasis on exclusiveness; 'solely responsible' sounds more forceful than 'purely responsible'

  • merely

    often downplays importance; 'merely a suggestion' feels dismissive, while 'purely a suggestion' is neutral

  • simply

    more informal and everyday; 'simply a mistake' is more conversational than 'purely a mistake'

反義詞
  • partly

    indicates only some elements are involved, the opposite of 'restricted to one thing'

文法句型

purely + noun phrase

purely + adjective + noun

用法筆記

Frequently modifies a noun directly (e.g., 'purely academic') to set a single focus. Often contrasts the stated factor against others the reader might assume are involved.

常見錯誤

It's purely only a rumor.
It's purely a rumor.
'purely' already means 'only,' so the two words together are redundant.

2. happening or being done for exactly one reason, with no other purpose intended —

2.副詞B1
釋義

僅為；純為

因為單一目的，無其他意圖

happening or being done for exactly one reason, with no other purpose intended — for example, visiting a place purely for pleasure, or making a change purely because of the cost.

例句

Lara took the evening job purely to save money for her university fees.

Lara 接下晚間工作僅是為了存大學學費。

purely + to-infinitive clause

The garden was redesigned purely for visual beauty, with no vegetables or herbs.

花園經過重新設計，純粹是為了美觀，沒有種植蔬菜或香草。

purely + for + noun phrase

常見搭配
  • purely to
  • purely for
  • purely because
  • purely in order to
同義詞
  • exclusively

    stronger; 'exclusively for members' bars everything else, while 'purely for members' is softer

  • solely

    interchangeable in this sense; 'solely for decoration' means the same as 'purely for decoration'

反義詞
  • also

    implies an additional purpose; opposite of 'single purpose'

文法句型

purely + to-infinitive clause

purely + for + noun phrase

purely + because + clause

用法筆記

Commonly combines with to-infinitive clauses ('purely to…'), for-phrases ('purely for…'), or because-clauses ('purely because…'). The structure makes clear that there is no hidden or secondary motive.

常見錯誤

He went there purely for to help.
He went there purely to help.
do not combine 'purely for' with a to-infinitive; use one structure or the other.

3. used before an adjective or participle to mean 'completely' or 'in every way' —

3.副詞B2
釋義

完全；徹底

完全地修飾形容詞或分詞

used before an adjective or participle to mean 'completely' or 'in every way' — for example, a purely accidental meeting, or ingredients that are purely natural with nothing artificial added.

例句

Andrei's promotion was purely unexpected — he had not even applied for it.

Andrei 的升遷完全出乎意料——他根本沒有申請這個職位。

purely + adjective (purely unexpected)

The soap is made from purely natural ingredients, with no added chemicals.

這款肥皂由純天然成分製成，沒有添加任何化學物質。

purely + adjective + noun (purely natural ingredients)

常見搭配
  • purely accidental
  • purely natural
  • purely physical
  • purely instinctive
  • purely coincidental
  • purely hypothetical
  • purely speculative
同義詞
  • entirely

    focuses on completeness of degree; 'entirely different' means different in every respect

  • completely

    focuses on all aspects being covered; more common in everyday speech than 'purely' in this sense

  • wholly

    more formal and typical of written English; 'wholly unacceptable' sounds stronger than 'purely unacceptable'

反義詞
  • partially

    means only to some degree; the opposite of 'completely'

文法句型

purely + adjective

purely + past participle

purely + noun-derived adjective

用法筆記

Only used before adjectives and participles, not before main verbs. Compare 'purely accidental' (correct) with 'It purely happened' (incorrect — use 'completely happened' or 'happened purely by accident').

常見錯誤

The situation purely changed overnight.
The situation changed for purely practical reasons.
'purely' cannot directly modify a main verb; pair it with an adjective or participle instead.

同根字

常見搭配

常用片語

  • purely and simply