questioningly

UK/ˈkwestʃənɪŋli/US/ˈkwestʃənɪŋli/

释义

adv.

怀疑地;探询地

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概述

questioningly 的词根结构清晰地展现了英语构词的逻辑层次。核心词根 question 源自拉丁语 quaestio(询问),经过法语进入英语后保留"质疑、询问"的核心含义。加上-ing后缀构成形容词questioning(质疑的),最后附加-ly副词后缀形成最终形态。这个词的演变故事体现了英语如何通过系统性的后缀叠加(动词→形容词→副词)来实现词性转换,从"提出问题的行为"自然演变为"以质疑的方式"的现代副词含义。

例句

She looked at me questioningly when I mentioned the unexpected results.

当我提到意外结果时,她带着怀疑的目光看着我。

The dog tilted its head questioningly as if trying to understand the command.

狗狗疑惑地歪着头,仿佛在努力理解指令。

He raised his eyebrows questioningly during the negotiation, signaling his doubts about the terms.

谈判中他质疑地挑起眉毛,表示对条款的怀疑。