resolutely

resolutely — adverb

1. acting with strong and unwavering determination, especially when facing oppositi

1.副詞C1
釋義

acting with strong and unwavering determination, especially when facing opposition, difficulty, or doubt

例句

Hamza resolutely refused to sign the agreement, even when his lawyer advised him to.

resolutely refused — common verb pair for standing firm

Despite fierce opposition, the council resolutely defended its decision to build a new road.

resolutely defended — used for institutions defending a position

同義詞
  • firmly

    more common and less formal; also used for physical force (hold firmly)

  • determinedly

    focuses on inner drive to succeed; more personal than resolutely

  • steadfastly

    emphasises loyalty and constancy over time, especially in beliefs

  • stubbornly

    carries a negative tone of unreasonable refusal; resolutely is neutral or positive

反義詞

文法句型

resolutely + verb (refuse, defend, oppose, continue, stand)

用法筆記

Typically used with verbs of refusal, defence, opposition, or continuation — actions that require standing firm against pressure or persuasion. The subject is almost always a person or an organisation with a stated position.

常見錯誤

❌She is a resolutely woman.
✅She is a resolute woman.
💡'resolutely' is an adverb and cannot modify a noun; use the adjective 'resolute' before a noun.
❌He was resolutely in his decision.
✅He stood resolutely by his decision.
💡'resolutely' needs a verb to modify; it cannot follow a linking verb on its own.