barely UK ['beə.li] US ['ber-] adverb ADVANCED ■by the smallest amount; almost not 仅;刚好;几乎没有•They have barely enough (= no more than what is needed) to pay the rent this month.他们这个月差一点就付不起房租了。 •She was barely (= only just) fifteen when she won her first championship.她初次获得冠军时刚满15岁。 |