1540s, "in an unfortunate manner, by ill-fortune," from unfortunate + -ly (2). The original meaning is now rare; the main modern sense of "sad to say, unhappily, unluckily," in parenthetical use, is recorded from 1770s.
雙語例句
1. Unfortunately, there is little prospect of seeing these big questions answered.
不幸的是，幾乎不可能看到這些重大問題得到回復。
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2. Catching colds is unfortunately an occupational hazard in this profession.
不幸的是，容易感冒是這個行業的職業性風險。
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3. Unfortunately, Grandma always seems to awaken at awkward moments.
不幸的是，奶奶好像總是醒來的不是時候。
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4. Unfortunately, this happy story finishes on a more sombre note.
遺憾的是，這個快樂的故事結局卻比較傷感。
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5. Unfortunately, bad news has come hard on the heels of good.