關於Notably的意思和用法的提問

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A: Most famously, best known, especially

A: It means "in particular", or "especially".

"a diet low in animal fat protects against potentially fatal diseases, notably diabetes" = here, it means that eating less animal fat protects you against harmful diseases, in particular / notably / especially diabetes. It's singling that out for emphasis.

A: Notably is a more formal word but here it is in a sentence.

The film director has won many awards, notably an Oscar.

A: They all can be used to highlight something special or significant, but I think "notably" is more opinionated.

A: For example, he's an especially bright kid, but he has not notably achieved anything as a student.

B: maybe in your particularly narrow rubric, but he's a notable part of this community in my book.

A: (notably = 副詞). notable = "worthy of note" (noteworthy) / particular.
particular = specific (特別).

They can usually be used interchangeably with roughly the same meaning.

The weather patterns we're seeing, notably the tornadoes, are unusual for this area.
The weather patterns we're seeing, particularly the tornadoes, are unusual for this area.
同じ意味。 「特に竜巻。。」

Now, "notable" is different, and in fact can be combined with "particularly".
- "This forest, particularly notable for its lush ferns, ..."

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