secondly
/ˈsekəndli/ (bre, ipa) · /ˈsekəndli/ (ame, ipa) · /ˈse-kən(d)-lē/ (ame, mw)
secondly — 副詞
1. You say secondly when you have already given one reason or point and now want to
其次
用於列舉第二個要點或理由
You say secondly when you have already given one reason or point and now want to add the next one in your list.
Ravindra did not enjoy the film. Secondly, the ticket cost more than he expected.
Ravindra 不喜歡那部電影。其次，票價也超出他的預算。
paired with stated first point
Putri chose this university for its science courses. Secondly, the city is safe and affordable.
Putri 選擇這所大學是因為它的科學課程。其次，這座城市既安全又負擔得起。
The old laptop is very slow. Secondly, its battery lasts less than an hour.
那台舊筆電運行得很慢。其次，它的電池續航還不到一小時。
First, check that all windows are closed. Secondly, turn off the main power switch.
首先，確認所有窗戶都已關好。其次，關掉總電源開關。
Hamza said the plan was too risky. Secondly, he believed it cost too much.
Hamza 說這個計畫風險太大。其次，他認為花費也太高了。
- next
more general; can refer to any position in a sequence, not just the second
- second
informal alternative; common in everyday speech but less structured than 'secondly' in formal writing
- furthermore
adds supporting information without specifying the position in a list
- firstly
marks the first item where 'secondly' marks the second in the same sequence
用法筆記
Typically appears after an earlier point introduced by 'first', 'firstly', or a full sentence stating the first reason. Common in both speech and writing, especially in structured arguments or explanations.