核心问题
用作副词的 late 与 lately 在词义和用法上是否相同？
词典解答
late 用作副词时,是指“晚”“到很晚”的意思,而副词 lately 则是“最近”(recently)的意思。
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You have come too late. (JED) 你来得太晚了。
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He got here five minutes late. (Palmer) 他来到这里,晚了5分钟。
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He had studied late, and it was nearly time for breakfast. (London) 他学习到深夜，几乎是到了吃早饭的时间了。
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Have you seen her lately? (CGEL) 最近你看到她了吗?
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Here is a little song written lately. 这是最近谱写的一首小歌曲。
练习题
请做下面的英语试题：
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England has ____ been exporting to the United States large numbers of cars. A. once B. instantly C. late D. lately
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I was kept up ____ (late, lately) last night by my work.