highly

非常に、極めて

程度がとても高いことを表す。

やさしい英語で： Very or to a great degree.

• That seems highly unlikely.
• The new product was highly successful.
• This information is highly sensitive, so keep it private.

類義語： very, extremely, greatly

よく使う表現： highly likely, highly successful, highly sensitive, highly visible

非常に、高度に

能力や知識、訓練の程度がとても高いことを表す。

やさしい英語で： To a great degree, especially when describing someone's skill, knowledge, or training.

• We need highly skilled workers.
• The nurses were highly trained and experienced.
• Is she highly qualified for this kind of work?

類義語： very, extremely

よく使う表現： highly qualified, highly skilled, highly trained

高く、好意的に

強い尊敬や、とても好意的な評価をもって。

やさしい英語で： With great respect or a very good opinion.

• I think highly of her.
• His colleagues spoke highly of his work.
• She is highly regarded by everyone in the department.

使い方： think/speak highly of someone/something (My parents think highly of your teacher.)

類義語： favorably, well

反対語： poorly

よく使う表現： think highly of, speak highly of, regard someone highly

高い地位に、高位に

大きな権力や権限のある地位で。

やさしい英語で： At a position with a lot of power or authority.

• She has highly placed friends in government.
• A highly placed official confirmed the news.
• The company used its highly placed contacts to arrange the meeting.

よく使う表現： highly placed, highly positioned