「direly」跟「awfully」(拙劣地)是否為同義詞?這個單字還有其他意思嗎?

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Rebecca
在此影片中,「direly」與「urgently」、「desperately」(極其、非常)的意思相同。「May direly need」可改寫成「may desperately/urgently need」(急需做…),跟「awfully」的意思截然不同。此用法雖不常用,但用於強調某事的急迫性。 例:This patient direly needs medical attention.(這名病人急需緊急救治。) 例:There is a dire need for life-saving medical equipment and supplies in the war zone.(戰區迫切需要救難用的醫療器材與用品。)