词源 |
somewhat adv.c. 1200, "in a certain amount, to some measure or degree," from some + what. As a noun, early 13c. as "something that is not specified;" late 13c. as "more or less, a little." Replaced Old English sumdæl, sume dæle "somewhat, some portion," literally "some deal" (see somedeal). updated on March 08, 2023 |