partly
/ˈpɑːtli/ (bre, ipa) · /ˈpɑːrtli/ (ame, ipa) · /ˈpärt-lē/ (ame, mw)
partly — 副詞
1. to a limited extent, with only some of something included, true, or done.
部分地;有些
只到某個程度,還不完全
to a limited extent, with only some of something included, true, or done.
The kitchen window was partly open during the heavy afternoon rain.
廚房那扇窗在午後的大雨中只開了一部分。
partly + adjective
Nina reached the station late, partly because of heavy traffic.
Nina 到車站晚了,部分是因為車很塞。
partly because of + noun
The dog was partly hidden behind the red sofa.
那隻狗的身體有一部分藏在紅色沙發後面。
Our road is partly closed while workers repair the bridge.
我們這條路部分封閉,工人正在修橋。
I partly agree with Dad, but the price still worries me.
我某種程度上同意爸爸,不過這個價格還是讓我擔心。
- 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'.