副词可以修饰除名词之外的任何成分，尤其是修饰动词以及句子。
I. 可以用来修饰动词的副词 A. 修饰表示变化的动词(上升、下降、发展、后退) dramatically=considerably 剧烈地;significantly 剧烈地;substantially 剧烈地; gradually 逐渐地;marginally 轻微地;steadily 稳定地; moderately 温和地; e.g. The consumption of chicken increased dramatically but less significantly than that of fish. Modern technology grows significantly and brings great changes to our daily life. B. 修饰一般的动词或形容词 mainly=primarily=chiefly=mostly 主要 overwhelmingly 占绝对优势地 entirely =completely=totally=entirely 全部地 partly 部分地 greatly=highly 非常，大大地 somewhat=a little fiercely=severe 激烈地 properly=appropriately 适度地 mentally 心里上(psychologically) physically 生理上 superficially 表面上 virtually 实际上 immediately=instantly立即地 constantly一直地 e.g. Obese people suffer greatly, both physically and psychologically. Many young people compete fiercely to get an ideal job because of the limited job opportunities. We need to admit that such a serious measure could not have a positive influence on reducing the crime rate instantly, but it could constantly defer those potential criminals. Some remote areas are virtually inaccessible in rainy seasons, so the construction of roads would be a priority for the local authorities. II. 可以修饰句子的副词 A. 表示逻辑关系的词 a. 递进关系：initially =firstly 首先;secondly, thirdly, additionally 除此之外;finally=eventually, ultimately 最终 e.g. Secondly, the advertising industry is a significant source of employment. Finally, international tourism may lead to the conflict between locals and foreigns because of foreigners’ lack of understanding toward the customs and religions of the tourist attraction. b. 表示转折对比关系：conversely= however, nonetheless 但是，instead 与之相反 e.g. Instead, it is impossible for those children whose parents are both at work are impossible to stay at home until they are 7. However, imposing heavy taxes on petrol would also greatly reduce the mobility of other kinds of public transport. c. 表示因果关系的副词：therefore, consequently e.g. Therefore, I would suggest that sending children abroad to study would be a good way to develop their sense of independence, but it is far away from the best one. B. 其他情感 specifically 具体的说 clearly=obviously, apparently, evidently 明显的是 fortunately 幸运的是 unfortunately 不幸的是 interestingly 有趣的是 undeniably=undoubtedly 不可否认的是 understandably 可以理解 e.g. Intesestingly, we do not pay much attention to the protection of endangered species although we know that their number has been deceasing significantly. Unfortunately, the overuse of fertilizers and pesticides lead to the deterioration of the environment even if they make the crop yield increase and the price of food decrease. |
