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Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English 5++朗文当代英语 5++LDOCE 5++朗文 5++u·su·al·ly /ˈjuːʒuəli, ˈjuːʒəli/ ●●● S1 W1 adverb  USUALLYused to talk about what happens on most occasions or in most situations 通常地;惯常地;平常地 SYN generally Women usually live longer than men. 女人通常比男人长寿。 Usually I wear black, grey, or brown. 通常我都穿黑色、灰色或者棕色的衣服。 The drive usually takes 15 or 20 minutes. 这段车程通常需要 15  20 分钟。nGRAMMAR: Word orderUsually can come before the verb or at the start of the sentence: She usually takes the bus.Usually she takes the bus.Usually normally comes after ‘be’ or an auxiliary verb such as ‘do’ or ‘have’: She is usually late.I don’t usually come here. Don’t say: She usually is late. | I usually don’t come here.
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usuallyThere is usually a desire for vinegar, pickles and tasty foods, and a dislike for fat, meat and milk.Dispensations can be obtained and will usually be given for an acquisition of a company by private contract.They pilfer lesser-known works, usually costing less than $ 300,000, to sell on the black market.Usually, I'll just get a sandwich for lunch.The release of a single by a new act doesn't usually result in a major marketing campaign.It's not usually this cold in April.I have been there usually to interview a witness, but the sights are chilling.Janet usually wears jeans to work.Standing alone, it will not usually win a case, but it is an essential starting point.The toughest chief officer, or the group with the most powerful chair, will usually win.
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usually S1 W1 /ˈjuːʒuəli, ˈjuːʒəli/ adverb
used to talk about what happens on most occasions or in most situations
   SYN  generally:
    Women usually live longer than men.
    Usually I wear black, grey, or brown.
    The drive usually takes 15 or 20 minutes.


🔑 usu·al·lyBrE /ˈjuːʒuəli/ 🔊NAmE /ˈjuːʒuəli/ 🔊BrE /ˈjuʒəli/ 🔊NAmE /ˈjuʒəli/ 🔊 adverbin the way that is usual or normal; most often 通常地;正常地;一般地;经常地I'm usually home by 6 o'clock. 我一般 6 点钟回到家。🔊🔊We usually go by car. 我们通常开汽车去。🔊🔊How long does the journey usually take? 这段旅程通常需要多长时间?🔊🔊


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