c. 1200, "in a certain amount, to a certain degree," from some + what. Replaced Old English sumdæl, sume dæle "somewhat, some portion," literally "some deal."
双语例句
1. He faced the press, initially, in a somewhat subdued mood.
他最初面对媒体时情绪有点忧郁。
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2. His team-mates opened hotel windows, shouting "Jump!" and somewhat less printable banter.
他的队友打开了酒店的窗户，大叫着“跳！”，还开了一些上不了台面的玩笑。
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3. Rules governing student conduct relaxed somewhat in recent years.
近年来约束学生行为的规定有所放宽。
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4. She was somewhat unapproachable but I'm sure she wanted to be friendly.
她有些不好接近，但我确信她想表现得友好一些。
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5. Somewhat ingenuously, he explains how the crime may be accomplished.
