sweetly
/ˈswiːtli/ (bre, ipa) · /ˈswiːtli/ (ame, ipa)
sweetly — 副詞
1. showing a friendly and gentle nature through the way you speak or act towards an
親切地
以友善溫和的態度對待他人
showing a friendly and gentle nature through the way you speak or act towards another person
Esme smiled sweetly at the elderly man who had dropped his cane.
Esme 親切地對那位掉了柺杖的老先生微笑。
verb + sweetly (smile sweetly, speak sweetly)
The librarian spoke sweetly to the nervous student who had lost a book.
圖書館員親切地對那位弄丟書的緊張學生說話。
Kian thanked the waiter sweetly for bringing an extra plate.
Kian 親切地向多送一個盤子的服務生道謝。
Sumin sweetly offered her seat to the pregnant woman on the crowded bus.
Sumin 在擁擠的公車上親切地把座位讓給孕婦。
Even when he was tired, Ravindra answered his little sister's questions sweetly.
即使 Ravindra 很累，他還是親切地回答妹妹的問題。
文法句型
verb + sweetly
sweetly + verb
用法筆記
Commonly pairs with verbs of speaking (say, speak, reply, ask) and smiling. The adverb position before or after the verb shifts emphasis slightly — post-verb placement is more neutral.
常見錯誤
2. producing a sound that is soft, clear, and agreeable to hear
悅耳地
發出柔和動聽的聲音
producing a sound that is soft, clear, and agreeable to hear
Yael's violin played sweetly during the outdoor wedding ceremony.
Yael 的小提琴在戶外婚禮上演奏得十分悅耳。
instrument + play sweetly
The birds sang sweetly outside Sumin's bedroom window at dawn.
黎明時，小鳥在 Sumin 的臥室窗外悅耳地歌唱。
Christopher's grandmother hummed sweetly while rolling dough in the kitchen.
Christopher 的祖母在廚房揉麵團時，一邊哼著悅耳的曲子。
The old piano sounded sweetly across the quiet concert hall.
那架老鋼琴在安靜的音樂廳中發出悅耳的聲音。
The wind chimes rang sweetly in the warm afternoon breeze.
風鈴在溫暖的午後微風中悅耳作響。
- melodiously
more specific to musical sounds; has a slightly more formal register
- softly
emphasises low volume rather than pleasant quality
- harmoniously
suggests multiple sounds blending well together
- harshly
describes an unpleasant, grating sound
- discordantly
describes sounds that clash rather than blend
文法句型
verb + sweetly
用法筆記
Typically describes musical instruments, human voices, and natural sounds (birds, bells). Less common for electronic or mechanical sounds.
3. having the pleasant flavour of sugar, honey, or ripe fruit, or giving off the sc
香甜地
帶有如同糖或水果般的甜味或香氣
having the pleasant flavour of sugar, honey, or ripe fruit, or giving off the scent of such things
The fresh strawberries tasted sweetly of summer and warm sunshine.
新鮮的草莓吃起來香甜，充滿夏日與陽光的滋味。
taste sweetly of [flavour descriptor]
The jasmine flowers smelled sweetly in the cool evening air.
茉莉花在涼爽的晚風中散發著香甜的氣息。
Rich dark chocolate melted sweetly on Putri's tongue.
濃郁的黑巧克力在 Putri 的嘴裡香甜地融化。
Quan's bakery smelled sweetly of cinnamon, nutmeg, and brown sugar.
Quan 的烘焙坊飄著肉桂、豆蔻與黑糖的香甜味道。
The ripe mangoes filled the kitchen with a sweetly fragrant scent.
成熟的芒果讓廚房充滿香甜的果香。
- sugarily
less common; can carry a negative connotation of being overly sweet
- fragrantly
limited to smell only, not taste
文法句型
verb + sweetly
用法筆記
Commonly followed by 'of' to specify the source of the taste or smell (e.g., 'tasted sweetly of honey'). For natural sweetness rather than added sugar.
常見錯誤
4. doing something in a way that shows deep love, romantic feeling, or tender care
深情地
以充滿愛意與溫柔的方式表達情感
doing something in a way that shows deep love, romantic feeling, or tender care through gentle physical or verbal actions
Ravindra held his daughter's hand sweetly as they crossed the busy street.
Ravindra 穿越繁忙街道時，深情地握著女兒的手。
verb + sweetly (hold sweetly, kiss sweetly)
The young couple kissed sweetly under the old oak tree after sunset.
那對年輕情侶日落後在老橡樹下深情擁吻。
Soraya wrote a sweetly worded letter to cheer up her homesick friend.
Soraya 寫了一封措辭深情的信，安慰想家的朋友。
Grandma hugged Putri sweetly and whispered something in her ear.
奶奶深情地擁抱 Putri，並在她耳邊輕聲說了句話。
Kofi sweetly tucked a blanket around his sleeping wife before leaving for work.
Kofi 出門上班前深情地為熟睡的妻子蓋好毯子。
- tenderly
emphasises gentleness and care, often in a romantic or parental context
- lovingly
similar but slightly broader; can apply to non-physical actions like caring for an object
- affectionately
more formal; suggests warmth without necessarily implying romantic love
- coldly
describes behaviour that lacks warmth or emotion
- indifferently
describes behaviour showing a lack of interest or care
文法句型
verb + sweetly
sweetly + past participle
用法筆記
Distinguish from sense 1 (KIND BEHAVIOUR): this sense involves romantic love or deep family affection, not general politeness. Often describes physical gestures (hug, kiss, hold) or tenderly crafted words.
5. happening or operating in a smooth, trouble-free way with no unexpected problems
順利地
毫無困難或阻礙地進行
happening or operating in a smooth, trouble-free way with no unexpected problems
Everything went sweetly for the crew after they repaired the main sail.
船員修好主帆之後，一切都進行得很順利。
go sweetly — informal idiom for smooth progress
The new software ran sweetly from the moment Christopher installed it.
Christopher 一安裝好，新軟體就順利地運作了。
The negotiation went sweetly once both sides agreed to meet in person.
雙方同意面對面會談之後，談判進行得很順利。
Mauricio's car engine hummed sweetly after the mechanic tuned it.
Mauricio 的汽車引擎經技師調整之後，順暢地運轉。
The project proceeded sweetly after the team received the funding.
團隊獲得資金之後，專案順利地推展。
文法句型
go sweetly
run sweetly
proceed sweetly
用法筆記
Most common in the fixed phrase 'go sweetly'. Often describes mechanical operations, software performance, or the progress of plans. Less common in formal writing.
常見錯誤
sweetly — 形容詞
- sweetlypositive
- sweetliercomparative
- sweetliestsuperlative
1. used in informal speech or poetry in place of the adjective sweet, especially af
甜的
詩歌中代替形容詞 sweet
used in informal speech or poetry in place of the adjective sweet, especially after linking verbs such as be, smell, taste, or sound
The night air was warm and sweetly with the scent of orange blossoms.
夜晚的空氣帶著橙花的香氣，溫潤而甜美。
be sweetly — adjectival use in poetic context
Her voice rang sweetly in the quiet chapel, clear as a bell.
她的歌聲在安靜的小教堂中迴盪，清澈如鐘聲。
The meadow looked sweetly in the soft light of early morning.
草原在清晨柔和的光線中看起來景色甜美。
The cottage felt warm and sweetly, with dried lavender hanging from the oak beams.
小屋讓人感到溫暖而甜美，橡木樑上掛著薰衣草乾燥花。
The farm stood calm and sweetly under the soft glow of the harvest moon.
農場在豐收月柔和的光芒下顯得寧靜而甜美。
- sweet
the standard adjective form for all contexts
文法句型
be sweetly
smell sweetly (as adjective)
用法筆記
This is a non-standard construction in modern English. In most contexts, use the adjective 'sweet' instead. The adjectival use of 'sweetly' is mainly found in older literature, song lyrics, and regional dialects.