scarcely

• Наречие, означающее 'едва' или 'почти не'. Используется для указания на то, что что-то почти не является правдой или почти не происходит, часто с негативным оттенком. Также может подразумевать 'конечно нет' при использовании для усиления.

An adverb meaning 'hardly' or 'barely.' It is used to indicate that something is almost not true or almost does not happen, often with a negative connotation. It can also imply 'certainly not' when used for emphasis.

1. Hardly or barelyB2formal

   Used to indicate that something is almost not true or almost does not happen.

   Едва

   • I could scarcely believe my eyes when I saw the results.
   • She had scarcely finished her meal when the phone rang.
   • There is scarcely any difference between the two options.

   Synonymsbarelyhardlyjust

   Antonymsamplyeasilyfullyreadily

2. Certainly notB2formal

   Used to emphasize that something is not the case or is unlikely.

   Вряд ли

   • He would scarcely have agreed to such a risky plan.
   • This is scarcely the time to discuss trivial matters.
   • You can scarcely expect him to apologize after what happened.

   Synonymsby no meanshardly

   Antonymscertainlydefinitelysurely