mere·ly/`mɪrlɪ; ˈmɪəli/ adv 1 used to emphasize that something is exactly what you say, with no hidden meaning; just; only 仅仅是，只是〔用于强调说的是实话，没有隐义〕: I'm not making criticisms, merely suggestions. 我不是在指责，只是在提建议。 2 used to emphasize that something or someone is very small or unimportant; only 仅仅，只不过〔用于强调某事物或某人小或不重要〕: Education should be more than merely training to pass exams. 教育应该不仅仅是应付考试。