c. 1300, "so as to inspire reverence," from awful + -ly (2). Meaning "dreadfully, so as to strike one with awe" is recorded from late 14c. As a simple intensifier, "very, exceedingly," is attested from c. 1830.
雙語例句
1. Would you mind awfully waiting a bit, I'll be back right away.
不介意稍微等一會(huì)兒吧，我馬上就回來。
來自柯林斯例句
2. The caramel looks awfully good.
黃油奶糖看上去非常好吃。
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3. These scissors are awfully heavy.
這把剪刀太沉了。
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4. They're getting awfully weary of this silly war.