겨우 또는 거의 ...하지 않다.
Only just; almost not.
예문:
"I could scarcely breathe in the crowded elevator."
"There was scarcely any water left in the canteen."
...하자마자 바로 ...하다.
Used to indicate that one event happens immediately after another.
예문:
"Scarcely had he arrived when he was asked to leave again."
"The sun had scarcely set before the temperature dropped."
결코 ...이 아니다 또는 설마 ...이겠는가.
Used to suggest that something is unlikely or definitely not the case.
예문:
"It is scarcely surprising that they won, given their talent."
"You can scarcely expect me to believe such a ridiculous story."