inexpertly
UKˌɪnˈekspɜːtliUSˌɪnˈekspɜːrtli
Meaning
1adv.
不熟练地;笨拙地
Usage
The wiring was connected inexpertly, causing a short circuit.
电线连接得很不熟练,导致了短路。
He played the piece inexpertly but with genuine enthusiasm.
他演奏这首曲子虽不熟练,但却充满热情。
The vase had been repaired inexpertly, with glue visible along the seams.
这个花瓶被笨拙地修复了,接缝处能看到胶水痕迹。
Etymology
inexpertly 的词根结构清晰展现了其含义的演变逻辑。前缀 in- 直接否定核心词根 expert(专家),直白地表达“非专家”的本质。后缀 -ly 将这一形容词概念转化为副词,描述动作执行的方式。因此,该词的字面意义是“以非专家的方式”,自然引申为“不熟练地”或“笨拙地”,生动体现了技能缺失的状态。