1 (used for emphasizing a positive statement or answer) really; certainly (用于强调肯定的陈述或答复)确实,当然:
‘Have you had a good holiday?’ ‘We have indeed.’“假期玩得开心吗?”“很开心。”
2 used after ‘very’ with an adjective or adverb to emphasize the quality mentioned (放在very加形容词或副词后面,用于强调):
Thank you very much indeed.实在很感谢你们。She's very happy indeed.她真是高兴极了。
3 (used for adding information to a statement) in fact (用于说话的补充部份)其实,实际上:
It's important that you come at once. Indeed, it's essential.你得马上来。这十分重要。
4 used for showing interest, surprise, anger, etc (用于表示兴趣、惊奇、愤怒等):
‘They were talking about you last night.’ ‘Were they indeed!’“他们昨晚谈起你来着。”“真的吗?”