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/sʌm/

CEFR level A1Topic Daily lifeWord #722 in the learning path

一些;若干

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Definitions

det. An unspecified amount or number of something.

一些;若干

pron. An unspecified number or amount of people or things.

一些人;一些事物

adv. Approximately, used before an amount or number.

大约

Example

I bought some fresh bread on my way home.

我在回家的路上买了些新鲜面包。

Some residents support the proposed cycle lanes, while others worry about losing parking spaces.

一些居民支持拟建的自行车道,另一些人则担心停车位会减少。

Collocations

  • some of
  • some time
  • some advice
  • some twenty years

Usage tip

可修饰复数名词或不可数名词;弱读常为/səm/。

FAQ

What does some mean?
An unspecified amount or number of something. An unspecified number or amount of people or things. Approximately, used before an amount or number.
How is some pronounced?
UK /sʌm/, US /sʌm/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.

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