Alone 和 lonely 的区别是什么?

“Alone” 和 “lonely” 都与 “独处” 有关系,但它们的意思和用法并不一样!哪个词既可以作形容词也可以作副词使用?哪个词着重表达人的感受?

用法总结

1. “Alone” 可作形容词用,表示 “独自的,一个人的”。

  • I was alone when I got the call.
  • He was alone and couldn't find his parents.

2. “Alone” 也可作方式副词,表示 “独自地,一个人地(做某事)”。

  • She usually works alone and doesn't like working in teams.
  • My uncle lives alone since his partner left.

3. 形容词 “lonely” 则描述一个人的感受是 “孤独的,因独自一人而伤感的”。

  • He felt so lonely and like he had no one to talk to.
  • I adopted a second dog to act as company for my first. I was worried she was feeling lonely.