unhurriedly

unhurriedly — 副詞

1. in a manner that shows no rush or urgency, with calm control rather than speed —

1.副詞C1
釋義

從容不迫地

不匆忙、不急躁的動作方式

in a manner that shows no rush or urgency, with calm control rather than speed — for example, crossing a room unhurriedly to greet a guest, or eating unhurriedly while enjoying conversation.

例句

Yael walked unhurriedly through the old market, stopping to look at each stall of handmade pottery.

Yael 從容不迫地走過舊市場,每到一個手工陶器攤位就停下來仔細觀看。

collocation: walk unhurriedly + through [place]

Manuela ate her lunch unhurriedly, enjoying every bite as the afternoon sun filled the café.

Manuela 不慌不忙地享用午餐,午後的陽光灑進咖啡館,她細細品味著每一口。

collocation: eat unhurriedly

同義詞
  • leisurely

    suggests an enjoyable, relaxed pace with a pleasant quality, whereas unhurriedly simply emphasises the absence of rush

  • calmly

    focuses more on emotional composure than on the pace of movement

  • deliberately

    implies a slow, careful intention, often to achieve precision rather than to relax

反義詞
  • hurriedly

    direct opposite — done with rush and speed

  • hastily

    implies speed combined with a lack of care

用法筆記

This adverb is more typical of written narratives and descriptive prose than of everyday conversation. It pairs naturally with verbs describing deliberate physical actions such as walk, eat, speak, read, or work.

常見錯誤

She unhurriedly finished her homework before the deadline.' — 'unhurriedly' does not fit an urgent or time-bound situation.
She unhurriedly finished her homework, taking breaks to enjoy the sunny afternoon.
💡the context must show an absence of time pressure.