STANCE
EGP #109 | C1 | ADVERBS / adverbs as modifiers Can use a wide range of stance adverbs (simply, truly, surely, apparently, naturally, surprisingly, inevitably, literally, exceptionally, frankly, clearly, amazingly, wisely, admittedly) to indicate an attitude or viewpoint, often in clause initial position. Lexical range: 3
看来，他决定搬回自己的祖国了。
___Apparently, he decided to move back to his home country.
坦白讲，我认为你应该考虑用一种不同的方法来解决这个问题。
___Frankly, I think you should consider a different approach to solve this problem.
诚然，他有一些缺点，但总体上他是个好领导。
___Admittedly, he has some flaws, but overall he is a good leader.
你总不会指望我相信那个吧？
___Surely you don't expect me to believe that?
出乎意料地，我遇到了我小学时的一个朋友。
___Surprisingly, I met a friend of mine from primary school.