literally
adv
1 in a literal manner; exactly 照原文; 精确地
Idioms usually cannot be translated literally in another language. 成语通常不能照字面译成另一种语言.
When he said he never wanted to see you again I'm sure he didn't mean it literally. 他说他再也不想见你了, 我肯定他言不由衷.
2 (infml 口) (used loosely, to intensify meaning 用以加强语气)
I was literally bored to death! 我真的腻烦死了!
Next, if it is not a story, get an idea of the organization of the book. Read the back cover and the introduction. Look at the pictures and the short texts below them. Turn to the front of the book and look at the contents. This way you can decide whether