smattering
英 [ˈsmætərɪŋ]
美 [ˈsmætərɪŋ]
n. (尤指对语言)略知，浅知
复数：smatterings
BNC.21618 / COCA.17275
牛津词典
noun
- （尤指对语言）略知，浅知
a small amount of sth, especially knowledge of a language- He only has a smattering of French.
他只懂一点法语。
- He only has a smattering of French.
柯林斯词典
- N-SING 一点点;少许
A smattering ofsomething is a very small amount of it.- I had acquired a smattering of Greek.
我学会了一丁点希腊语。
- I had acquired a smattering of Greek.
英英释义
noun
- a slight or superficial understanding of a subject
- a small number or amount
- only a handful of responses were received
双语例句
- He has a smattering of French.
他的法文是半瓶醋。 - What growers should be promoting are perennials that are tried and true with a smattering of some of these new, sexy things.
种植者应该推广的是已经过实践检验的品种和少数新品靓品。 - His intention was to create a very Chinese album with a smattering of traditional sounds that has international market appeal.
他试着加入少量让国际市场感兴趣的传统声音，力图创造一张非常中国化的专辑。 - I've only got a smattering of experience with computers.
关于计算机我只略微有点经验。 - He only has a smattering of french.
他只懂一点法语。 - But the tall, beige buildings seem to be creating deep Beige canyons, and even with the balconies, courtyards and a smattering of shops and planting, it is difficult to see this as an integrated and buzzing city quarter.
但这些高高的米色建筑却似造出了米黄色的深峡谷，即便建有阳台、庭院以及零星商店与植被，仍然很难把它视为功能齐全的繁华都市区。 - A glance at the ranking shows there is a smattering of business schools in London and New York. Each city is home to a top-10 school and has at least one other in the top 100.
从榜单上可以看出，伦敦和纽约分布着一些商学院。这两个城市都至少有两所商学院荣登百强榜，也都各有一所商学院排在前十名之列。 - A smattering of Mexican restaurants across the country serve roasted grasshoppers in tacos or with guacamole.
美国各地有少数墨西哥餐厅供应烤蚂蚱玉米卷和鳄梨酱配烤蚂蚱。 - In contrast, a conceited person, while having a smattering of knowledge, shows it off and rest on what he has achieved.
相反，骄傲自满的人一知半解，却大肆炫耀，满足于已取得的成就。 - Salespeople, security guards and the small smattering of residents say almost all of the accommodation is empty.
销售人员、保安和极少数住在这里的居民说，几乎所有房屋都没有人住。