thinly

• 副词，表示“以薄薄的一层”或“厚度、密度很小”。用于描述某物如何被分布、切片或涂抹，常暗示数量少或层很薄。

An adverb meaning "in a thin manner" or "with little thickness or density." It is used to describe how something is spread, cut, or applied, often implying a small amount or a fine layer.

1. Without force or sincere effortB2formal

   In a weak, unconvincing, or superficial manner.

   敷衍地

   • He smiled thinly, hiding his true feelings.
   • She argued thinly, failing to persuade the audience.
   • The apology was thinly veiled and insincere.

   同义词feeblyperfunctorilysuperficiallyweakly

   反义词convincinglyforcefullystronglyvigorously

2. Without viscosityB2formal

   In a way that has low thickness or density, often referring to liquids.

   稀薄地

   • The sauce was spread thinly over the pasta.
   • The paint was applied thinly to create a translucent effect.
   • The oil flows thinly at room temperature.

   反义词thickly

3. In a small quantity or extentB2formal

   In a sparse or minimal amount.

   稀疏地

   • The butter was spread thinly on the toast.
   • The population is thinly scattered across the region.
   • The evidence was thinly supported by facts.

   同义词lightlymeagerlyscantilysparinglysparsely

   反义词denselythickly

4. In a widely distributed mannerB2formal

   Spread out over a large area with gaps between.

   稀疏地

   • The trees were planted thinly across the field.
   • The audience was thinly dispersed throughout the hall.
   • The data points are thinly distributed on the graph.

   同义词sparinglysparsely

   反义词denselythickly