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likewise

/ˈlaɪˌkwaɪz/ American
  • adv. 同样地, 也
Definition
  • adv. in the same way as something already mentioned
Example
He enjoys hiking, and his sister likewise loves outdoor activities.
他喜欢徒步旅行,他妹妹同样也喜欢户外活动。

Synonyms & Differences 近义词辨析

Compared meaning: also, in addition (adverb).

比较义项:也,此外(副词,表示追加或补充)。

  • also

    Neutral and the most common of the four; usually placed mid-sentence, right before the main verb or after 'be'/an auxiliary; equally natural in speech and writing.

    四词中最中性、最常用;通常放在句中,位于主要动词之前或be动词、助动词之后;口语和书面语都很自然。

    He can play the guitar, and he can also sing well.

    他会弹吉他,也很会唱歌。

  • too

    Informal and very common in everyday speech; normally goes at the very end of the clause, not in the middle of it.

    语气随意,日常口语中非常常见;通常放在分句的最末尾,而不是句子中间。

    My sister loves pizza, and I love it too.

    我姐姐喜欢比萨,我也喜欢吃。

  • besides

    More formal; often opens the sentence and adds a further point that strengthens what was just said, closer in force to 'furthermore'.

    更正式;常放在句首,用来补充一个能加强前述内容的理由,语气上更接近“此外/而且”。

    Besides being cheaper, the new laptop is also much faster.

    除了更便宜之外,这台新笔记本电脑也快得多。

  • likewise 本词

    Formal; signals that a different person or thing does the same kind of action just mentioned, stressing similarity rather than plain addition.

    较为正式;表示另一个人或事物做了与前面所说相同类型的动作,强调的是相似性,而不只是单纯的追加。

    Tom ordered a salad, and his wife likewise chose something light.

    汤姆点了沙拉,他妻子也同样选择了清淡的食物。

All four mean 'also'. Also is neutral and common. Too is informal, used at the end of a clause. Besides is formal, opening a sentence to add a point. Likewise is formal, stressing the same action mentioned. Not covered: too as 'excessive', besides as 'except'.

这几个词在表示“也、此外”这一附加意义时意思相近,但正式程度、语气和句中位置有所不同:also最中性常用,too更口语化且常放在句末,besides更正式,常用来引出补充的理由,likewise强调“同样地做某事”,语气也更正式。这里不比较too表示“过于”的用法,也不比较besides作介词表示“除……之外”的用法。