drily
[ˈdraɪli]
adv.
(为达到幽默效果而说话)一本正经地,不形于色地;
例句:
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Before he could chew his stomach began to retch drily.
来自J. M. Coetzee
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"That is surprising." — "Hardly," I said drily.
“那真令人吃惊。”——“这有什么,”我不露声色地说。
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"Possible," I said drily, "but not likely".
“也许,”我冷冷地说,“但可能性不大。”
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" Never mind the hole in the ceiling, " he said drily.
“ 不用担心天花板上的洞. ” 他干巴巴地说.
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The poet either drily didactive...or triflingly volatile.
来自Goldsmith
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He finished a shade more drily, without warmth in his voice.
来自A. Koestler