| 单词 | somewhat |
| 释义 | somewhat (sʌmhwɒt ) adverb You use somewhat to indicate that something is the case to a limited extent or degree. [formal] He concluded that Oswald was somewhat abnormal. He explained somewhat unconvincingly that the company was paying for everything. Although his relationship with his mother had improved somewhat, he was still depressed. 'I believe you know him'—'Somewhat.' Synonyms: rather, quite, a little, sort of [informal] Collocations: somewhat surprising It's worth noting these areas of common ground because they are extensive and important, not to say somewhat surprising. Christianity Today Somewhat surprising, then, that the room rate doesn't include breakfast. Times, Sunday Times Tomorrow marks the 35th anniversary of a record storm in a somewhat surprising location. Times, Sunday Times So it's somewhat surprising to find not just a green soup, but a rather uncommon nettle soup on the menu. Times, Sunday Times This had subsequent support from a somewhat surprising quarter. Times, Sunday Times He looks somewhat uncomfortable in the tight rubber suit and the silicone make-up - which takes 90 minutes to put on - though he insists he doesn't mind it. The Sun Even experienced lifecasters can occasionally have trouble with snagging small body hairs, and the mold being somewhat uncomfortable. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 The trial was a somewhat uncomfortable affair, in part because the weather was hot and humid, and the chamber was packed. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Downsides include a somewhat uncomfortable back seat, ride quality that deteriorated with a full load of passengers, and a trunk with only 12.5 cubic feet of space. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 During such heat waves the humidity remains quite low but nearby forest fires can add haze and ash to the air making breathing somewhat uncomfortable, especially at night. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Her devotion to her moggies grew so strong, she took the somewhat unconventional step of marrying them. The Sun Yet unsettling as events are, they are forcing you to abandon once-promising arrangements in favour of new and somewhat unconventional ones. Times, Sunday Times The film has a somewhat unconventional structure, beginning at the halfway point. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 He has a somewhat unconventional style of playing revolved on his unique alternate picking style and sweep/tap arpeggios. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Saving the game and leveling a character up can be done at specific locations in the game, albeit in a somewhat unconventional manner. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 The results of the election were somewhat unexpected. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 The tropical cyclone's forward motion was slow, along with a small clockwise loop, a track that was somewhat unexpected. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 This was somewhat unexpected, as large bodies in the asteroid belt do not typically emit vapor, a hallmark of comets. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 The fact that their gazes meet and their heads touch indicates a connection, even intimacy or tenderness, which may be somewhat unexpected in such a scene. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Her relatively low placement was somewhat unexpected, as she was in the lead in the earliest portion of the contest then fell to second in the preliminary competition. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Here's one philosopher taking up a somewhat unusual view of the matter. canada.com It's somewhat unusual for a ski-hire shop to be on the itinerary of a city tour. Times, Sunday Times It was a somewhat unusual place for a pair of peregrines, which tend to frequent open country, with a cliff or quarry as their headquarters. Times, Sunday Times You may have heard they since parted in somewhat unusual circumstances. Times, Sunday Times It has been interesting to see who steps forward like this; we might not have seen it from players like this had we not been in these somewhat unusual circumstances. Times, Sunday Times Over several pages, neatly inked letters explained the readers' fervent if somewhat vague grievances. Christianity Today The role was somewhat vague, and had no legislative, executory or judicial powers attached to it. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Although he brings up numerous valuable observations, his conclusions are somewhat vague. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Their abilities are somewhat vague, but they appear to have access to a private wireless communication spectrum and network, and an enhanced nervous system. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 World estimates of iron deficiency occurrence are somewhat vague, but the true number probably exceeds one billion people. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 He was somewhat weak on technical skills, but had great speed. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 However, some consider that he was somewhat weak in defence. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 The alternator-transmitter achieved the goal of transmitting quality audio signals, but the lack of any way to amplify the signals meant they were somewhat weak. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Barbiturates also have analgesic effects; however, these effects are somewhat weak, preventing barbiturates from being used in surgery in the absence of other analgesics. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 His rule was somewhat weak militarily, mainly because of inept leadership in the army. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 These areas vary somewhat between academia and industry. The Scientist Stories as to where the advertising campaign originated vary somewhat. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Deflection of drywall assemblies can vary somewhat from one test to another. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 The numbers and the age of the deceased vary somewhat between the two main sources. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 The exact placement of these loops can vary somewhat depending on the reed maker. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 However, it weakened somewhat after crossing the island. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Its performance weakened somewhat after that but it nevertheless finished in a very respectable third place. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 The tropical cyclone weakened somewhat during the following next three days while continuing west. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Translations: Chinese: 稍微 Japanese: やや |
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