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loosely + past participle
The two parts are loosely attached.
这两个部分松散地连接着。
松散地；不紧地
先理解核心含义，再看它在真实句子里的用法。
松散地；不紧地
In a loose manner; not tightly
The two parts are loosely attached.
这两个部分松散地连接着。
松散地；不紧地
In a loose manner.
不紧地；松散地。
Not tightly.
大约；大致。
Approximately.
用于表示用词不精确；即“粗略地说”。
Used to indicate an imprecise use of words; short for loosely speaking
The term is used loosely in everyday conversation.
这个词在日常对话中使用得很松散。
She loosely wrapped the scarf around her neck.
她松散地把围巾围在脖子上。
The chapters are loosely connected by a common theme.
这些章节通过一个共同主题松散地联系起来。
The two parts are loosely attached.
这两个部分松散地连接着。
常用固定搭配
The term is loosely defined in the literature.
该术语在文献中定义不严格。
用作句首插入语
Loosely speaking, it's a kind of hybrid.
粗略地说，它是一种混合体。
Not this
She tied the rope too loose.
Use this
She tied the rope too loosely.
'loose' 是形容词，不能修饰动词 'tied'，应使用副词 'loosely' 来修饰动词，表示方式。
Not this
He gave a loosely explanation.
Use this
He gave a loose explanation.
副词 'loosely' 不能直接修饰名词 'explanation'，应使用形容词 'loose' 来修饰名词。
Focus on the distinctions below. Other candidates are kept compact until a reliable usage note is available.
定义不严格的
The term is loosely defined in the contract.
这个术语在合同中定义不严格。
大致基于
The movie is loosely based on a true story.
这部电影大致基于一个真实故事。
松散耦合的
The system consists of loosely coupled modules.
该系统由松散耦合的模块组成。
组织松散的
The group is loosely organized with no formal leader.
这个小组组织松散，没有正式领导。
松散持有的
The shares were loosely held by many small investors.
这些股份被许多小投资者松散持有。
编织松散的
She wore a loosely knit sweater.
她穿着一件编织松散的毛衣。
粗略地说
Loosely speaking, the theory of relativity changed our understanding of time and space.
粗略地说，相对论改变了我们对时间和空间的理解。
大致基于
The movie is loosely based on a true story.
这部电影大致基于一个真实故事。
定义模糊的
The term 'sustainable' is often loosely defined.
“可持续”这个术语通常定义模糊。
Use loosely naturally, then get feedback on meaning, tone, grammar, and phrasing.
Revisit a common error or keep this word in your review list.
想起‘loose’（松散）加‘ly’变成副词，想象一条松垮的领带，表示‘松散地’。
通常用于描述不严格、不紧密的关系或状态，可以用于正式和非正式场合。
该词属于 Oxford 核心词汇，值得优先掌握常见搭配和句型。
Dictionary facts from ECDICT, WIKTIONARY.