有的形容詞在需要加強語氣時,習慣上有自己特定的副詞。如:
(1) well worth 很值得
It was well worth waiting for. 這件事倒是很值得等待。
The exhibition is well worth a visit. 這個展覽會值得一看。
(2) sound (fast, deeply) asleep 熟睡
Don’t wake her up—she’s fast (sound) asleep. 別吵醒她,她睡得很熟(很香)。
The postman comes at 6.30 in the morning, at which time I am usually fast asleep. 郵遞員早晨6點30分來, 這個時候我通常還睡著大覺呢。
(3) wide (fully) awake 完全醒了
She rose, still not quite fully awake. 她起身時還沒完全醒過來。
He was wide awake when he reached the village. 他抵達村子時已完全醒了。
(4) well content 非常滿意
I shall be well content to do so. 我會非常高興這樣做。
I should be well content to do the job together with you. 我很愿意和你一起干這件工作。