truly /ˈtruːlɪ/ CET4 TEM4

• 1. 

  ADV You use truly to emphasize that something has all the features or qualities of a particular thing, or is the case to the fullest possible extent. 真正地; 完全地 [强调]

  例：

  ...a truly democratic system.

  …一个真正民主的体制。

  例：

  Not all doctors truly understand the reproductive cycle.

  并非所有的医生都完全地了解生育周期。

• 2. 

  ADV You can use truly in order to emphasize your description of something. 非常 [ADV adj] [强调]

  例：

  ...a truly splendid man.

  …一个非常好的男人。

• 3. 

  ADV You use truly to emphasize that feelings are genuine and sincere. 由衷地; 真诚地 [强调]

  例：

  Believe me, Susan, I am truly sorry.

  相信我，苏珊，我由衷地感到愧疚。

• 4. 

  well and truly →see well

• 5. 

  CONVENTION You write Yours truly at the end of a formal letter, and before signing your name, to someone you do not know very well. 你忠诚的 (用于正式信件的信末署名前) [老式]

  例：

  Yours truly, Phil Turner.

  你忠诚的菲尔·特纳。