historically
historically — 副詞
1. based on how the past is studied or interpreted by scholars — for example, calli
以歷史觀點
從歷史研究角度來看
based on how the past is studied or interpreted by scholars — for example, calling a document historically important because it helps experts understand an earlier time.
Historically, the treaty is considered a turning point in relations between the two neighboring countries.
以歷史觀點來看，這項條約被視為兩個鄰國關係的轉捩點。
Historically + passive (be considered)
The old letters are historically valuable because they describe trade between Asia and Europe.
這些舊信件具有歷史價值，因為它們記錄了亞洲與歐洲之間的貿易往來。
historically + adjective (valuable)
Saira argued that the film is not historically accurate and adds too many imagined scenes.
Saira 認為這部電影在歷史觀點上並不準確，而且添加了太多虛構場景。
Historically speaking, the 1850 census records do not support the claim that fur traders founded the town.
以歷史觀點來看，1850 年的人口普查記錄並不支持該鎮由毛皮商人建立的說法。
The museum's new exhibition presents historically significant artifacts from the Ming dynasty.
博物館的新展覽展出了明朝時期具有歷史意義的文物。
- from a historical perspective
longer phrase, same meaning
- in historical terms
interchangeable in academic contexts
文法句型
Historically, + clause
historically + adjective
用法筆記
Often placed before an adjective (historically significant, historically accurate) or at the start of a sentence to frame a statement about how the past is understood or depicted.
常見錯誤
2. comparing current amounts or levels with those from earlier periods — for exampl
歷來相比
與過去的價格、數值等比對
comparing current amounts or levels with those from earlier periods — for example, describing interest rates as historically low because they are far below 1980s levels.
The average temperature this July is historically high, surpassing every summer on record since 1950.
今年七月的平均氣溫創下歷年新高，超越了自 1950 年以來的每個夏季。
historically + adjective (high) + present participle clause
Housing prices in the area are historically low compared to other major cities.
該地區的房價歷來相比其他主要城市處於低點。
historically + adjective (low)
Fresh vegetables are historically cheaper at the farmers' market than at the supermarket.
新鮮蔬菜在農夫市集的價格向來比超市便宜。
Mortgage rates have fallen to historically low levels unseen since the early 2000s.
房貸利率已降至歷來低點，為 2000 年代初期以來首見。
- in comparison
less specific; needs context to show what is being compared
- by past standards
similar meaning, more informal
文法句型
historically + comparative adjective
Historically, + clause about trends
用法筆記
Common with comparative adjectives (lower, higher) to describe current conditions relative to past levels. Often used in financial or economic reporting.
常見錯誤
3. at many points in the past, especially when describing patterns or conditions th
在過去
在過去很長一段時期
at many points in the past, especially when describing patterns or conditions that existed over a long stretch of time — for example, saying that a region was historically home to several different ethnic groups.
Historically, women could not vote in most countries until the early 1900s.
在過去，大多數國家直到二十世紀初期女性才能投票。
Historically, + past simple for general past fact
The village had historically relied on fishing as its main source of food.
這個村莊在過去一直以捕魚為主要食物來源。
The island has historically served as a stopping point for ships traveling between continents.
這座島嶼在過去一直是各大洲之間船隻的中繼站。
Historically, earthquakes have caused widespread damage along this coastline every few decades.
在過去，每隔幾十年地震就會對這片海岸線造成大規模破壞。
Putri read that the city was historically a center for the spice and silk trade.
Putri 讀到這座城市在過去曾是香料與絲綢貿易的中心。
- traditionally
focuses on customs or long-standing practices
- in the past
more general, not limited to long periods
- formerly
more formal, often about a specific earlier state
文法句型
Historically, + clause about past patterns
用法筆記
Often appears at the start of a clause to introduce a broad statement about past patterns. Unlike sense 1, this sense does not imply a scholarly approach — it simply refers to what was true in earlier times.