1. presumably /prɪˈzjuːməbli/
adv. 很可能;大概;想必是(≈ probably)
Presumably this is where the accident happened.
这大概就是事故现场。
2. probably /ˈprɒbəbli/
adv. 很可能;大概(≈ presumably)
3. theoretically /ˌθɪəˈretɪkli/
adv. 理论地;理论上
theoretically = theoretical(a.理论的)+ ly (副词后缀)
Theoretically, in the world of trade, shipping costs do not matter.
理论上,在贸易领域,运输成本并不重要。
4. practically/ˈpræktɪkli/
adv. 实际地;几乎;事实上
practically = practical (a. 实际的) ++ ly (副词后缀)
Practically speaking, we can't afford it.
实际说来,我们买不起这东西。
5. incredibly /ɪnˈkredəbli/
adv.令人难以置信(≈ unbelievably)
Incredibly, she had no idea what was going on.
令人难以置信的是,她当时对发生的事一无所知。
6. invent /ɪnˈvent/
(1) v. 发明,创造
(2) 编造;捏造;虚构(≈ fabricate ≈ make up)
What excuse did he invent this time?
他这次编了什么借口?
7. invest /ɪnˈvest/
v.投资
He invested his life savings in his daughter's business.
他把一生的积蓄投资到了女儿的企业。
8. correct
(1) a. 正确的
(2) v. 改正,纠正 correct mistakes 纠正错误
9. step down
辞职(≈ resign)
he will step down as trial judge.
他将辞去审判法官的职位。
10. resign /rɪˈzaɪn/
v. 辞职;辞去(某职务) (≈ step down )
resign from sth 或者 resign as sth
Two members resigned from the board in protest.
董事会的两名成员辞职以示抗议。