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smattering

/ˈsmæ.təɹ.ɪŋ/ /ˈsmæɾɹ̩ɪŋ/

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noun

一知半解，略知皮毛

A superficial or shallow knowledge of a subject.

Examples :

"She knows a smattering of Greek, but not enough to carry on a conversation."

她懂一点儿希腊语，但只是略知皮毛，还不足以进行对话。

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noun

略知，一知半解，少量。

A small number or amount of something.

Examples :

"There’s only a smattering of people who oppose the first amendment."

反对宪法第一修正案的人，只是略知一二而已。

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verb

泛泛而谈，喋喋不休。

To talk superficially; to babble, chatter.

Examples :

"Even though she had only read a few articles on the topic, she attempted to smattering about climate change at the dinner party, repeating phrases she didn't fully understand. "

即使她只读过几篇关于这个话题的文章，她还是试图在晚宴上泛泛而谈气候变化，重复着一些她并不完全理解的短语。

communication language

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verb

略懂，一知半解

To speak (a language) with spotty or superficial knowledge.

Examples :

"Even after a year of lessons, he only smattered French, able to order food but not hold a real conversation. "

即使上了一年的课，他也只是略懂法语，只会点餐，没法进行真正的对话。

language communication linguistics ability education

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verb

略懂，涉猎。

To study or approach superficially; to dabble in.

Examples :

"She smattered French in high school but never became fluent. "

她高中时略懂法语，但始终没有达到流利的程度。

education language ability

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verb

略知，一知半解

To have a slight taste, or a slight, superficial knowledge, of anything; to smack.

Examples :

"He smattered French phrases into his English conversation, showing off his limited knowledge from a semester abroad. "

他说话时喜欢在英语里夹杂几句法语，炫耀他在国外一个学期学到的那点儿皮毛。

language education