어떤 일이 겨우 또는 간신히 일어남을 나타냄
Used to emphasize that something is only just true or possible, or almost does not happen.
예문:
"The whisper was so quiet that I could barely hear it over the wind."
"They had barely enough food to survive the harsh winter months."
"She was barely conscious when the rescue team finally arrived."
특정 사건이 일어나기 직전의 짧은 시점
Only a very short time before a specified event.
예문:
"We had barely stepped outside when it started to pour with rain."
"The movie had barely started before he fell fast asleep."
장식이나 가구가 거의 없이 소박하거나 빈약하게
In a way that is simple, sparse, or lacking decoration or comfort.
예문:
"The monk lived in a barely furnished room with only a mat and a small desk."
"The walls were barely decorated, giving the gallery a cold and industrial feel."
숨김없이 노골적이거나 명백한 방식으로
In an open or explicit manner; without concealment.
예문:
"In the old text, the author barely stated his disdain for the corrupt officials."
"The truth was barely revealed in the final chapter of the ancient manuscript."