partly
UK/'pɑːtlɪ/US/'pɑ:tli/
NGSL 2kA2
Definitions
adv.
To some extent but not completely
部分地；在一定程度上
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedpart + -ly (manner) = 'in part,' to some extent. See part.
Root part still carries 68 more wordsCommon Collocations
- 1.partly responsible负部分责任
- 2.partly true部分属实
- 3.partly because部分因为
Example Sentences
- 1.
The delay was partly due to bad weather.
- 2.
She was partly responsible for the mistake.