English主要词典
drily
Universal Words
(also dryly) adverb-see also DRY
1 if sb speaks drily, they are being humorous, but not in an obvious way:
'Well, at least it's not purple,' she commented drily.
2 in a way that shows no emotion:
He smiled drily and leaned back in his chair.
3 in a way that shows that there is no liquid present:
She coughed drily. * He swallowed drily and nodded.
