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Merriam-Webster's Collegiate Dictionary like·wise DATE 15th century 1. in like manner : similarly go and do likewise 2. in addition 3. similarly so with me answered “likewise” to “Pleased to meet you” English Etymology likewise 1489, from the phrase in like wise "in the same manner" (1449), from like (adj.). Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary-牛津双解-OALD7 likewise like·wise / 5laikwaiz / adverb1. (formal) the same; in a similar way 同样地；类似地: He voted for the change and he expected his colleagues to do likewise. 他投票赞成变革并期望他的同事投同样的票。 2. (formal) also 也；还；亦；而且: Her second marriage was likewise unhappy. 她的第二次婚姻也不幸福。 3. (informal) used to show that you feel the same towards sb or about sth (表示感觉相同)我也是,我有同感: 'Let me know if you ever need any help.' 'Likewise.' "你要是需要帮助就告诉我。" "你也一样。" Merriam-Webster's Collegiate Thesaurus-11th Edition adv. Function: adverb 1 Synonyms: ALSO 1, correspondingly, similarly, so 2 Synonyms: ALSO 2, additionally, along, as well, besides, furthermore, more, moreover, too, withalWebster's Third New International Dictionary, Unabridged likewise \ˈ ̷ ̷ˌ ̷ ̷\ adverb Etymology: Middle English, from like (III) + wise, n. 1. : in like manner : similarly < when the prime minister resigns, all the lords of the admiralty do likewise — Encyc. Americana > 2. : in addition : moreover , besides < a governor who is likewise High Commissioner for the Pacific — Colliers Year Book > 3. : so am I or so do I — used informally to express agreement with a sentiment expressed by another < would answer “Likewise” when someone said “Pleased to meet you” > |
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