satisfactorily

satisfactorily — 副詞

1. When a task or action is done satisfactorily, the result reaches the expected le

1.副詞C1
釋義

令人滿意地

以符合要求或標準的方式

When a task or action is done satisfactorily, the result reaches the expected level of quality or what was needed.

例句

After weeks of practice, Ife played the piece satisfactorily at the concert.

經過幾週的練習後,Ife 在音樂會上令人滿意地演奏了那首曲子。

adverb modifying a performance verb

The IT team confirmed that all systems were running satisfactorily after the update.

IT 團隊確認所有系統在更新後都運行得令人滿意。

collocation: running/working/functioning satisfactorily

同義詞
  • adequately

    emphasises the minimum acceptable level rather than meeting a specific expected standard

  • acceptably

    slightly more formal, often used when there is a clear minimum threshold

  • properly

    broader meaning, often about correctness or the right method rather than meeting standards

反義詞
  • unsatisfactorily

    direct opposite — failing to meet the expected standard

  • inadequately

    suggests the result was not enough or fell short of what was needed

用法筆記

Frequently modifies verbs that describe performance, function, or completion, such as operate, perform, complete, answer, or resolve. More common in formal or written English than in casual speech.

常見錯誤

The test results were satisfactorily.
The test results were satisfactory.
💡'satisfactorily' is an adverb, not an adjective. Use the adjective 'satisfactory' after a linking verb like 'be' or 'seem'.