Wordiyosmattering
🇬🇧 UK/'smætәriŋ/🇺🇸 US
GREC2
Definitions
n.
A slight, superficial knowledge of a subject; a small amount or number of something
一知半解，肤浅的知识；少量，少数
🧩 Root Breakdown
Native Englishsmatteringother
=smattering
Common Collocations
- 1.a smattering of knowledge一知半解的知识
- 2.a smattering of applause稀稀拉拉的掌声
- 3.a smattering of people寥寥数人
- 4.[a smattering of languages]略懂几门语言
Example Sentences
- 1.
She had a smattering of French, enough to order food in Paris.
- 2.
Only a smattering of students attended the optional lecture on Friday afternoon.
- 3.
He impressed clients with a smattering of technical jargon, though he lacked deep expertise.