trustingly

/ˈtrʌstɪŋli/ (bre, ipa) · /ˈtrʌstɪŋli/ (ame, ipa)

trustingly — 副詞

1. doing something because you believe someone is honest, kind, or will not cause y

1.副詞B2
釋義

信任地

因相信他人而放心行動

doing something because you believe someone is honest, kind, or will not cause you harm; acting without suspicion or doubt toward another person.

例句

Jisoo smiled trustingly at her grandmother, taking the warm cookie she offered.

Jisoo 信任地對祖母微笑，接過她遞來的溫熱餅乾。

adverb of manner modifying verbs of action

The old dog rested its head trustingly on Otis's knee while he spoke.

那隻老狗信任地把頭靠在 Otis 的膝蓋上，他輕聲說著話。

often used with verbs of physical closeness or confiding

同義詞
  • trustfully

    nearly identical in meaning; 'trustfully' can imply a slightly stronger sense of active faith

  • confidingly

    more formal; suggests sharing private information or feelings

  • unsuspectingly

    focuses on lack of suspicion rather than positive trust; may imply naivety

反義詞

用法筆記

More common in written narratives than in everyday conversation. Frequently pairs with verbs of giving, following, or physical closeness — actions where one person places themselves in another's hands. The simpler phrase 'with trust' is more natural in casual speech.

常見錯誤

❌She is a trustingly person.
✅She is a trusting person.
💡'trustingly' is an adverb; the adjective is 'trusting'.
❌He looked at her trustful.
✅He looked at her trustingly.
💡after a verb, the adverb form is needed, not the adjective.