Word · CEFR A2 · Frequency #535
indeed
确实；的确；事实上
truly; really; in fact — used to emphasize that something is true
- 1.
Synonym of actually or truly.
同“actually”或“truly”。
- 2.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
确实,的确(用于强调)
- 3.
In fact.
事实上。
- 4.
(used as an interjection) an expression of surprise or skepticism or irony etc.
(感叹词)表示惊讶、怀疑或讽刺等
真的吗？；可不是吗？；同“actually”或“truly”。；确实,的确(用于强调)；事实上。；(感叹词)表示惊讶、怀疑或讽刺等
In use
He is indeed very talented.
Indeed, the weather has been lovely this week.
She did indeed finish the project on time.
they said the car would break down and indeed it did
it is very cold indeed
was indeed grateful
indeed, the rain may still come
Wants to marry the butler? Indeed!
Indeed, [sentence]
用于句首，强调整个陈述。
Connections
Collocations
- very ... indeed
- 非常……确实
- The movie was very good indeed.这部电影确实非常好。
- yes indeed
- 的确是的
- 'Are you coming?' 'Yes indeed.''你来吗？' '的确来。'
- no indeed
- 的确不
- 'Did you enjoy the party?' 'No indeed, it was boring.''你享受派对吗？' '一点也不，太无聊了。'
- indeed it is
- 确实如此
- 'This is a masterpiece.' 'Indeed it is.''这是一件杰作。' '确实如此。'
- indeed I do
- 确实如此（我确实）
- 'You like coffee?' 'Indeed I do.''你喜欢咖啡？' '我确实喜欢。'
Synonyms
Learner notes
Memory Tip
拆解为 in + deed (行为)，联想“在行为中”，强调确实如此。
Context & Register
作为副词，'indeed' 有两种主要用法：强调事实（多用于正式书面语或需要加强语气时）和表示惊讶或讽刺的感叹（常见于非正式口语）。因此，语域可视为混合。
Pronunciation & Spelling
Words ending in -eed (like deed, seed, feed, need, speed, bead) rhyme with the second syllable of 'indeed'. However, watch out for words like 'bread' (/brɛd/) that are spelled with -ead but pronounced differently. Also note that 'lead' can be /liːd/ (to guide) or /lɛd/ (metal).
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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