indeed

adverb

OPAL W OPAL S

/ɪnˈdiːd/

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(especially British English) used after very and an adjective or adverb to emphasize a statement, description, etc.（用于 very 和形容词或副词之后，强调叙述、描写等）真正地
- Thank you very much indeed!真的很感谢您！
- I was very sad indeed to hear of your father's death.听到令尊大人去世，我感到非常难过。
- The last three months have been very good indeed for the company.过去三个月对公司来说确实非常好。
You can use this meaning without very but it is much more formal or literary: Rare indeed is the book that captivates adults and children alike.
used to emphasize a positive statement or answer（强调肯定的陈述或答复）
- ‘Was he very angry?’ ‘Indeed he was.’“他很生气吗？” “的确很生气。”
- ‘Do you agree?’ ‘Indeed I do/Yes, indeed.’“你同意吗？” “当然同意了。”
- ‘You said you'd help?’ ‘I did indeed—yes.’“你说过你要帮忙？” “是的，我的确说过。”
- It is indeed a remarkable achievement.这的确是非凡的成就。
(formal, especially British English) used to add information to a statement其实；实际上
- I don't mind at all. Indeed, I would be delighted to help.我根本不介意。其实，我倒很乐意帮上一把。
- Today's youth live in a more affluent society than their grandparents, indeed even their parents.今天的年轻人生活在一个比他们的祖父母甚至他们的父母更富裕的社会。
(informal, especially British English) used to show that you are surprised at something or that you find something silly（表示惊讶或觉得某事物荒谬）
- A ghost indeed! I've never heard anything so silly.真是见鬼！我可从没听说过这样无聊的事。
(informal) used when you are repeating a question that somebody has just asked and showing that you do not know the answer（重复对方的问题，表示不知道答案）
- ‘Why did he do it?’ ‘Why indeed?’“他为什么那样做？” “是呀，为什么呢？”