Word · Frequency #6571
thirdly
第三
In the third place; third in a row.
- 1.
In the third place; third in a row.
第三；在第三位。
- 2.
in the third place
第三
第三；在第三位。
In use
Firstly, I want to thank everyone; secondly, I will explain the plan; thirdly, we will take questions.
We need to book the venue, arrange the catering, and thirdly, send out the invitations.
She listed her reasons for leaving: the salary was too low, the hours were too long, and thirdly, she wanted a new challenge.
Thirdly, [clause]
用于列举论点或步骤中的第三点，常出现在正式写作或演讲中。
Thirdly, we must ensure the project stays on schedule.
第三，我们必须确保项目按时进行。
Firstly... Secondly... Thirdly...
通常与firstly、secondly连用，构成清晰的序列。
Firstly, identify the problem; secondly, collect data; thirdly, propose a solution.
首先，识别问题；其次，收集数据；第三，提出解决方案。
Common mistakes
The thirdly point is important.The third point is important.
thirdly是副词，不能修饰名词；表示顺序中的‘第三’应使用形容词third。
I visited China thirdly last year.I visited China for the third time last year.
thirdly用于列举观点或原因，表示‘第三点’，而非表示动作的次数。表示‘第三次’应使用‘for the third time’。
Connections
Collocations
- thirdly,
- 第三，
- Firstly, we need to plan; secondly, we need to budget; thirdly, we need to execute.首先，我们需要规划；其次，我们需要预算；第三，我们需要执行。
- and thirdly
- 并且第三
- She outlined three reasons: firstly, cost; secondly, time; and thirdly, quality.她列出了三个理由：第一，成本；第二，时间；并且第三，质量。
- thirdly in order
- 按顺序第三
- Thirdly in order of priority is customer satisfaction.按优先顺序第三是客户满意度。
Synonyms
- third
- 第三 · 可直接作副词使用，如'First, second, third,...'，口语中常用，比'thirdly'更简洁
- in the third place
- 第三点 · 正式列举时使用，与'thirdly'可互换，但稍显冗长
Confusing words
Learner notes
Memory Tip
thirdly 中的 third 即‘第三’，想象列表第三项的序号，记忆时先记 third 再加 -ly。
Context & Register
通常用于正式或书面列举，表示第三点，也可用于口语。
Grammar Note
用在列举或论证中引出第三点，属于连接性副词/句子副词，不修饰具体动作。
Pronunciation & Spelling
These words all end in -ly but have different stressed vowels. The only word with the same stressed vowel /ɝ/ as 'thirdly' is 'firstly', though the consonants after the vowel differ. No common word rhymes perfectly with 'thirdly'.
Usage priority
Collins 词频等级为 1，建议结合例句记忆，而不是只背中文释义。
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