1 to a high degree; very 高度;非常:
highly trained/educated/developed训练有素;教育水平高;高度发达a highly paid job高薪工作It's highly unlikely that anyone will complain.根本不可能会有人抱怨。
2 with admiration 极赞赏:
I think very highly of your work.我对你的工作评价极高。
highly/ˋhaIlI; ˈhaIli/adv 1 very 非常﹐极其: a highly successful businessman 一位非常成功的商人a highly intelligent woman 一个极其聪明的女人It is highly unlikely that he will pass the test. 他很有可能通不过测试。2 to a very good level or standard 高度地﹔高标准地: a highly skilled builder 十分熟练的建筑工人All our staff are highly trained. 我们所有员工都受过严格培训。3 with approval or respect 钦佩地﹔赞赏地: She speaks very highly of your work. 她很赞赏你的工作。
highlyadverb1very or very much: Their children are highly intelligent. She has a highly paid job.2very well: I think very highly of your work (= I think it is very good).