as expected; if indeed
Meanings
2 senses · 7 examplesadverb
as expected; sure enough; indeed
Used to confirm that a prediction, expectation, or description matches reality. Often placed before or after the main clause.
The weather forecast said it would rain today, and sure enough, it started raining in the afternoon.
This restaurant indeed lives up to its reputation; the food is excellent.
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He said he would finish early, and he did indeed.
I guessed he would be late, and sure enough, he was half an hour late.
conjunction
if indeed; if it is true that
literaryUsed at the beginning of a conditional clause to posit a hypothesis, followed by a main clause suggesting a logical consequence. More formal/literary than common conditional words like "如果".
If you truly love her, you should support her decision.
If it turns out to be as complicated as you said, then we need to prepare in advance.
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If it is indeed he who took it, please have him return it to its owner.