1. to a moderate degree or extent; rather
有點；稍微；頗為
The instructions were somewhat confusing.
這些說明有點令人困惑。
I was somewhat surprised by his reaction.
我對他的反應感到有些驚訝。
The project is somewhat behind schedule.
這個專案進度稍微落後了。
Somewhat Meaning（定義、用法、例句與發音）
somewhat
adverb
快速理解
What does "Somewhat" mean?What are 2-3 core uses of "Somewhat"?
表示程度或數量上的有限性，意為「有點、稍微」。
- 1
程度有限
EN: to a moderate extent or degree
翻譯: 表示某種性質或狀態的程度不高，僅有部分。
- 2
數量有限
EN: in some amount or measure
翻譯: 表示數量或程度上的某種不確定但有限的量。
- 3
修飾形容詞/副詞
EN: used to soften adjectives or adverbs
翻譯: 用於緩和形容詞或副詞的語氣，使其不那麼絕對。
小提醒：注意「somewhat」通常用於修飾形容詞或副詞，而非動詞。例如，正確用法是「somewhat difficult」，而非「somewhat try」。
發音（How to Pronounce "Somewhat" in English）
How to pronounce "Somewhat" in English?"Somewhat" US vs UK pronunciation
點擊下方的 US / UK 按鈕可播放發音。
Real-life Examples of "Somewhat" from YouTube Videos
Geoff Ralston: The Story of Your Startup
Y Combinator
“yeah, I just wanted to spend a couple of minutes talking about something that I think is absolutely vital to startup success but, although it's fundamental, is often somewhat overlooked, and that is really the invention, the creation of the story of your startup.”
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Definitions（定義）
What are the definitions of "Somewhat"?How does "Somewhat" change by context?
2. in some way or to some degree; partially
在某種程度上；部分地
His explanation is somewhat correct, but misses a few key points.
他的解釋在某種程度上是對的，但遺漏了一些關鍵點。
The two situations are somewhat similar.
這兩種情況有部分相似之處。
3. used to make a statement or description less strong or definite
用於使陳述或描述不那麼強烈或絕對
The results were somewhat disappointing, though not a complete failure.
結果有些令人失望，雖然不算是徹底失敗。
She is somewhat of an expert in ancient history.
她在古代歷史方面可算是一位專家。
Grammar & Patterns（句型）
What are common sentence patterns for "Somewhat"?How to make natural sentences with "Somewhat"?
| Pattern | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| somewhat + adjective | 有點…；稍微… | The movie was somewhat disappointing. (這部電影有點令人失望。) |
| somewhat + adverb | 有點…；稍微… | He spoke somewhat nervously. (他說話有點緊張。) |
| somewhat + of + a/an + noun | 有點像一個…；可以算是一個… | It was somewhat of a surprise. (這可以算是個驚喜。) |
| somewhat + more/less + adjective/adverb | 稍微更…/稍微不那麼… | The second test was somewhat more difficult. (第二次測驗稍微更難一些。) |
| be + somewhat + past participle | 有點被… | His remarks were somewhat misunderstood. (他的言論有點被誤解了。) |
用法說明
How is "Somewhat" different from similar structures?What usage mistakes are common with "Somewhat"?
somewhat + adjective vs somewhat + adverb
- somewhat + adjective 是最常見的用法，用來修飾形容詞，表示「有點…」。
- somewhat + adverb 則用來修飾副詞，表示「有點…地」。
- 在正式寫作中，somewhat 通常不用來直接修飾動詞，動詞的輕微程度常用 slightly 或 a little 來表達。
- 口語中，somewhat 有時會放在句尾，但這在正式寫作中較少見。 EN: The instructions were somewhat unclear, so I had to ask for help. 翻譯: 說明有點不清楚，所以我必須尋求幫助。
EN:He spoke somewhat nervously during the presentation.
翻譯:他在簡報時說話有點緊張。
總結建議
建議將 somewhat 主要用於修飾形容詞，以表達「有點…」的輕微程度。
易混淆對比
What is the difference between "Somewhat" and similar words?How to choose "Somewhat" vs alternatives?
somewhat vs rather
「somewhat」表示輕微程度，語氣較弱；「rather」表示較明顯或較強的程度，有時帶有驚訝或不滿的語氣。
somewhat vs slightly
「somewhat」和「slightly」都表示輕微程度，但「slightly」通常指程度更小、更細微的變化或差異。
somewhat vs fairly
「somewhat」語氣較弱且可能帶有保留；「fairly」語氣較正面、肯定，表示「尚可、還算」達到某種程度。
口語用法
How is "Somewhat" used in spoken English?What is the spoken vs formal difference for "Somewhat"?
引述
在引述他人說法或概括情況時，用來緩和語氣，表示「在某種程度上」或「可以這麼說」。 EN: He said the project was somewhat successful, but there's room for improvement. 翻譯: 他說這個專案算是有些成功，但還有改進的空間。
EN:The movie was somewhat confusing, but the visuals were amazing.
翻譯:這部電影有點讓人困惑，但視覺效果非常棒。
語氣強調
與否定詞或帶有負面含義的詞連用，使批評或負面評價聽起來更委婉、不那麼直接。 EN: I find his attitude somewhat disappointing, to be honest. 翻譯: 老實說，我覺得他的態度有點令人失望。
EN:The instructions were somewhat unclear, which caused the delay.
翻譯:說明有些不清楚，所以才導致了延誤。
停頓填充
在即時對話中思考措辭時，用作短暫的停頓填充詞，類似「這個嘛…」、「可以說…」，為後續發言爭取時間。 EN: Well, his reaction was... somewhat unexpected. 翻譯: 嗯，他的反應嘛…可以說有點出乎意料。
EN:It's a somewhat... complicated situation to explain quickly.
翻譯:這是一個有點…複雜的情況，很難三言兩語解釋清楚。
正式寫作注意：在學術論文、正式報告或法律文件中，應避免將 "somewhat" 用作填充詞或過於口語化的緩和語。建議使用更精確的副詞（如 "moderately", "partially", "to some extent"）或直接陳述事實，以保持語言的嚴謹性。
常見短語
What common collocations use "Somewhat"?What fixed phrases with "Somewhat" should I remember?
somewhat [adjective]
somewhat + adjective
有點…，稍微…
somewhat of a [noun]
somewhat of a + noun
在某種程度上算是…
somewhat more/less [adjective/noun]
somewhat more/less + adjective/noun
稍微多一點/少一點…
somewhat different
somewhat different
有些不同，略有差異
somewhat surprised/disappointed/etc.
somewhat + past participle (feeling/state)
有點驚訝/失望等
somewhat unusual/rare/strange
somewhat + adjective (describing rarity/oddity)
有點不尋常/罕見/奇怪
常見錯誤
What are common mistakes with "Somewhat"?Which "Somewhat" sentences look correct but are wrong?
×He is somewhat tired than yesterday.
✓He is somewhat more tired than yesterday.
「somewhat」修飾形容詞或副詞時，本身不具比較級功能。若要表達比較，需在形容詞或副詞前加上「more」或使用比較級形式。
×I am somewhat like coffee.
✓I somewhat like coffee.
「somewhat」修飾動詞時，通常直接置於動詞之前，或置於主要動詞與助動詞之間。不應置於主詞與動詞之間。
×It's a somewhat interesting.
✓It's somewhat interesting.
「somewhat」是副詞，直接修飾形容詞（如 interesting），其後不應有冠詞「a」。冠詞用於名詞或名詞片語前。
×The price increased somewhatly.
✓The price increased somewhat.
「somewhat」本身即為副詞，沒有「somewhatly」這個形式。直接使用「somewhat」即可。
×It is somewhat of expensive.
✓It is somewhat expensive.
「somewhat」直接修飾形容詞，不需使用「of」。片語「kind of」或「sort of」在口語中可表示「有點」，但「somewhat」是正式用語，不與「of」連用。
×Somewhat people enjoy hiking.
✓Some people enjoy hiking.
「somewhat」是副詞，意為「稍微、有點」，不能當作形容詞「一些」使用。表示「一些」時應使用「some」。兩者詞性與意思完全不同。
詞形變化
What are the word forms of "Somewhat"?What are tense/participle forms of "Somewhat"?