partly

/ˈpɑːtli/ (bre, ipa) · /ˈpɑːrtli/ (ame, ipa) · /ˈpärt-lē/ (ame, mw)

partly — adverb

1. to a limited extent, with only some of something included, true, or done.

1.副詞B1
釋義

to a limited extent, with only some of something included, true, or done.

例句

The kitchen window was partly open during the heavy afternoon rain.

partly + adjective

Nina reached the station late, partly because of heavy traffic.

partly because of + noun

同義詞
  • partially

    very close in meaning, but slightly more formal and common in technical writing

  • somewhat

    often means to a small degree, especially with opinions or descriptions

  • in part

    common when explaining one reason among several

  • half

    stronger and usually suggests something nearer fifty percent

反義詞
  • completely

    shows that nothing is missing

  • entirely

    slightly more formal than 'completely'

  • fully

    common when talking about degree or completion

文法句型

partly + adjective/past participle

partly because of + noun

partly + verb (agree/understand)

用法筆記

Often comes before an adjective or past participle, as in 'partly open' or 'partly hidden'. With reasons, it commonly appears in phrases such as 'partly because of' and 'partly due to'.

常見錯誤

❌The road is partial closed today.
✅The road is partly closed today.
💡Use the adverb 'partly' before 'closed'; 'partial' is an adjective.