hopefully

adverb
🔊/ˈhəʊpfəli/
🔊/ˈhəʊpfəli/
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  1. used to express what you hope will happen有希望地;可以指望
    • Hopefully, we'll arrive before dark.我们有望在天黑前到达。🔊🔊
    Although this is the most common use of hopefully, it is a fairly new use and some people think it is not correct.
  2. showing hope抱有希望地
    • ‘Are you free tonight?’ she asked hopefully.“你今晚有空吗?” 她抱着希望地问。🔊🔊
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