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adverb

大约，左右.

Of a measurement: approximately, roughly.

Examples :

"I guess he must have weighed some 90 kilos."

我猜他肯定有九十公斤左右重。

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pronoun

一些，若干。

A certain number, at least two.

Examples :

"Some enjoy spicy food, others prefer it milder."

有些人喜欢吃辣的，有些人则喜欢清淡一点的。

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pronoun

一些，若干。

An indefinite quantity.

Examples :

"Can I have some of them?"

我可以要一些吗？

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pronoun

一些，若干。

An indefinite amount, a part.

Examples :

"Everyone is wrong some of the time."

每个人总有犯错的时候。

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