“显然”在英语中常见的表达有 obviously、apparently、evidently、clearly 等,具体使用哪个词取决于语境和想要强调的侧重点:
obviously:最常用,强调事情的显而易见,几乎不需要解释或进一步证明,带有一种“任何人都能看出来”的意味。
例句:Obviously, he didn't want to discuss this further.(显然,他不想再进一步讨论这个问题了。)
apparently:侧重于根据所看到的、所听到的表面情况而得出的“显然”结论,但实际可能并非完全如此,带有一定的推测性。
例句:Apparently, she's been working really hard lately.(显然,她最近工作非常努力。)
evidently:较为正式,强调基于事实、证据或明显的迹象而得出的“显然”结论,语气比 obviously 稍弱一些。
例句:Evidently, he was not prepared for the exam.(显然,他没有为这次考试做好准备。)
clearly:强调事情的清晰、明确,让人容易理解,没有模糊或不确定的地方。
例句:Clearly, there is a need for more communication between us.(显然,我们之间需要更多的沟通。)