Word · CEFR A2 · Frequency #1388
extremely
/ɪksˈtriːmli/
adverb
极其；非常；极度
To an extreme degree.
- 1.
To an extreme degree.
到极端的程度。
- 2.
to a high degree or extent; favorably or with much respect
极其
- 3.
to an extreme degree
极度地
到极端的程度。；极其；极度地；极端地；非常地
In use
She was extremely tired after the long hike.
The movie was extremely boring, so we left early.
He spoke extremely quietly, so I couldn't hear him.
extremely interesting
extremely cold
extremely unpleasant
extremely + adjective
The weather is extremely hot.
天气极其炎热。
extremely + adverb
She sings extremely well.
Connections
Collocations
- extremely important
- 极其重要
- This meeting is extremely important for our future.这次会议对我们的未来极其重要。
- extremely difficult
- 极其困难
- The exam was extremely difficult for most students.这次考试对大多数学生来说极其困难。
- extremely happy
- 非常高兴
- She was extremely happy with the surprise party.她对惊喜派对感到非常高兴。
- extremely well
- 非常好
- He performed extremely well in the competition.他在比赛中表现得非常好。
- extremely hot
- 非常热
- The weather has been extremely hot this week.这个星期天气非常热。
- extremely fast
Learner notes
Memory Tip
将 extremely 拆解为 extreme（极端）加 ly，意为“极其”。联想一件极端的事，比如 extremely hot（极其热），就能记住。字数控制在80以内。
Context & Register
语域：中性/混合。典型使用场景：日常对话、书面语、正式场合。中文说明：通常用于强调程度，适用于多种文体和语境，没有明显正式或非正式偏向。
Grammar Note
常用于修饰可分级形容词或副词
Pronunciation & Spelling
Words like 'extreme' share a spelling pattern but may not rhyme. 'Supremely' rhymes with 'extremely'.
High-value vocabulary
该词属于 Oxford 核心词汇，值得优先掌握常见搭配和句型。
Usage priority
Collins 词频等级为 4，建议结合例句记忆，而不是只背中文释义。
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