indeed

adv.

1. （强调肯定的陈述或答复）
   used to emphasize a positive statement or answer
   1. ‘Was he very angry?’ ‘Indeed he was.’
      “他很生气吗？”“的确很生气。”
   2. ‘Do you agree?’ ‘Indeed I do/Yes, indeed.’
      “你同意吗？”“当然同意了。”
   3. ‘You said you'd help?’ ‘I did indeed─yes.’
      “你说过你要帮忙？”“我的确说过——是的。”
   4. It is indeed a remarkable achievement.
      这的确是非凡的成就。
2. （用于very和形容词或副词之后，强调叙述、描写等）真正地
   used after very and an adjective or adverb to emphasize a statement, description, etc.
   1. Thank you very much indeed!
      真的很感谢您！
   2. I was very sad indeed to hear of your father's death.
      听到令尊大人去世，我感到非常难过。
3. 其实；实际上
   used to add information to a statement
   1. I don't mind at all. Indeed, I would be delighted to help.
      我根本不介意。其实，我倒很乐意帮上一把。
4. （表示惊讶或觉得某事物荒谬）
   used to show that you are surprised at sth or that you find sth ridiculous
   1. A ghost indeed! I've never heard anything so silly.
      真是见鬼！我可从没听说过这样无聊的事。
5. （重复对方的问题，表示不知道答案）
   used when you are repeating a question that sb has just asked and showing that you do not know the answer
   1. ‘Why did he do it?’ ‘Why indeed?’
      “他为什么那样做？”“是呀，为什么呢？”

1. ADV 确实;的确
   You use indeed to confirm or agree with something that has just been said.
   1. Later, he admitted that the payments had indeed been made...
      后来,他承认确实付过款了。
   2. He did indeed keep important documents inside his hat...
      他确实把重要文件放在了他的帽子里。
   3. 'Did you know him?' — 'I did indeed.'...
      “你认识他吗?”——“当然。”
   4. 'Know what I mean?' — 'Indeed I do.'...
      “明白我的意思吗?”——“当然明白了。”
   5. 'Isn't it a gorgeous day, Father?' — 'Yes, indeed!'...
      “爸爸，今天天气是不是很棒?”——“是的,确实很棒！”
   6. 'That's a topic which has come to the fore very much recently.' — 'Indeed.'
      “那是最近才受到众人关注的一个话题。”——“确实如此。”
2. ADV (表示语气的递进)实际上,其实,确切说来
   You use indeed to introduce a further comment or statement which strengthens the point you have already made.
   1. We have nothing against diversity; indeed, we want more of it...
      我们一点都不抵触多样化;实际上,我们需要多样性更丰富一些。
   2. When we asked to see more we were refused. Indeed we were escorted away by men with guns.
      当我们要求进一步参观时却被拒绝了。实际上，我们是被一些带枪的人护送离开的。
3. ADV (位于句末修饰very或强调某词)确实,实在
   You use indeed at the end of a clause to give extra force to the word 'very', or to emphasize a particular word.
   1. The engine began to sound very loud indeed...
      发动机开始发出极大的声响。
   2. The wine was very good indeed...
      红酒确实非常好。
   3. Of course, these occasions are rare indeed.
      当然,这样的场合实在稀少。
4. ADV (重复问题以作强调,尤用于答案未知时)到底,究竟
   You can use indeed as a way of repeating a question in order to emphasize it, especially when you do not know the answer.
   1. 'Now where are the real villains?' — 'Where indeed?'...
      “那么那些真正的恶棍在哪里？”——“是啊，到底在哪里？”
   2. 'And what do we do here?' — 'What, indeed?'
      “我们在这里做什么呢?”——“是啊，到底做什么?”

1. Charles's letter was indeed published, albeit in a somewhat abbreviated form.
   尽管有所删节，查尔斯的信确实被刊登出来了。
2. It is indeed an honour to serve my country in such an esteemed position.
   在如此受人尊敬的岗位上为我的国家服务的确是一种荣誉。
3. Later, he admitted that the payments had indeed been made
   后来，他承认确实付过款了。
4. He did indeed keep important documents inside his hat
   他确实把重要文件放在了他的帽子里。
5. 'Did you know him?' — 'I did indeed.'
   “你认识他吗？”——“当然。”
6. 'Know what I mean?' — 'Indeed I do.'
   “明白我的意思吗？”——“当然明白了。”
7. 'Isn't it a gorgeous day, Father?' — 'Yes, indeed!'
   “爸爸，今天天气是不是很棒？”——“是的，确实很棒！”
8. 'That's a topic which has come to the fore very much recently.' — 'Indeed.'
   “那是最近才受到众人关注的一个话题。”——“确实如此。”
9. We have nothing against diversity; indeed, we want more of it
   我们一点都不抵触多样化；实际上，我们需要多样性更丰富一些。
10. When we asked to see more we were refused. Indeed we were escorted away by men with guns.
    当我们要求进一步参观时却被拒绝了。实际上，我们是被一些带枪的人护送离开的。
11. The engine began to sound very loud indeed
    发动机开始发出极大的声响。
12. The wine was very good indeed
    红酒确实非常好。
13. Of course, these occasions are rare indeed.
    当然，这样的场合实在稀少。
14. 'Now where are the real villains?' — 'Where indeed?'
    “那么那些真正的恶棍在哪里？”——“是啊，到底在哪里？”
15. 'And what do we do here?' — 'What, indeed?'
    “我们在这里做什么呢？”——“是啊，到底做什么？”
16. He went on to intimate that he was indeed contemplating a shake-up of the company
    他继续暗示他确实在考虑对公司进行一次大改组。
17. The Europeans had hoped to win, and, indeed, had looked like winning
    欧洲人早就想赢了，而且他们看上去的确是一副要赢的样子。
18. Thank you very much indeed, Doctor, I am extremely obliged to you.
    大夫，太感谢您了，您真是我的大恩人。
19. Bullying can indeed be distressing and frightening for those at the receiving end.
    受到欺凌的人会真实地感到痛苦和害怕。
20. Don't start giving me problems otherwise I'll have to be very unpleasant indeed.
    不要开始给我找麻烦，否则我就不客气了。
21. It is very, very strong evidence indeed
    这的确是非常非常有力的证据。
22. This is a timely rain indeed.
    这场雨下得真及时呀！
23. That's queer indeed!
    真奇怪！
24. What he says is indeed true.
    审如其言。
25. I thank you very much indeed for this interview.
    我十分感谢您这次接见。
26. Indeed it isn't, true he has made it up.
    确实不是这样，他是在无中生有。
27. Yes, indeed, I intend to go.
    是的，我真个想去。
28. This machine is very good indeed.
    这台机器着实不错。
29. You are indeed greedy.
    你可真贪。
30. He is lucky indeed.
    他真走运。

adv.

a friend in need (is a friend indeed)

• 患难的朋友（才是真正的朋友）；患难之交（见真情）
  a friend who gives you help when you need it (is a true friend)

adv

1. (used as an interjection) an expression of surprise or skepticism or irony etc.
   1. Wants to marry the butler? Indeed!

2. in truth (often tends to intensify)
   1. they said the car would break down and indeed it did
   2. it is very cold indeed
   3. was indeed grateful
   4. indeed, the rain may still come
   5. he did so do it!

   Synonym:    so