something
pronoun
Definitions of something pronoun
- A1
An object, situation, quality, or action that is not specifically identified or known.
某东西；某事情
I felt something sharp inside my shoe.
我感覺到鞋子裡有尖銳的東西。
There's something with a strange odor coming from the cupboard.
櫥櫃裡傳出有奇怪氣味的東西。
We were worried something might have happened since we hadn't heard from you.
我們擔心可能發生了什麼事，因為我們沒有你的消息。
A situation or thing for which you are grateful, especially when it follows an unpleasant experience.
還算幸運的事；聊以自慰的事
We received five hundred pounds in compensation; while it's not much, at least it's something.
我們收到了五百英鎊的賠償；雖然不多，但至少是個安慰。
suffix
Definitions of something suffix
Used after a number to refer to a person in their twenties, thirties, etc., or the age range itself.
…十多（指年齡）
I would guess she is in her thirty-something age range.
我猜她大概三十多歲。
Many of these places are designed for people who are twenty-somethings.
這些地方很多都是為二十多歲的人設計的。
Idioms
- or something (like that)
used to indicate that what was just mentioned is an example or that the speaker is not completely sure about it.
或什麽的（籌例）
• He seems to work at a law firm or something like that.
他似乎在律師事務所或類似的地方工作。
- have got something there
Used to acknowledge that someone has made a valid or insightful point, or has discovered something significant.
說得有道理
• You've got something there when you analyze the data this way.
你這樣分析數據，確實有道理。
- something a little stronger
An alcoholic beverage, typically referring to liquor or spirits.
含酒精飲料
• The juice is nice, but please let me know if you’d like something a little stronger.
果汁不錯，但如果你想要一些更烈的飲料，請告訴我。
- something for nothing
Describes the act of receiving something desirable, especially money, without any effort or payment.
不勞而獲
• Many people dream of finding a 'something for nothing' job, but that's usually unrealistic.
許多人夢想著找到一份『不勞而獲』的工作，但那通常是不現實的。
- there's something in something
This phrase is used to acknowledge that there is some merit or truth in what someone has said or done, even if one does not fully agree with it.
有其道理
• While I don't think his approach is entirely correct, there's something in his viewpoint that is worth considering.
雖然我不認為他的方法完全正確，但他的觀點中有一些值得考慮的地方。
- be (really) something
To be very special, impressive, or admirable.
很了不起
• She can play three instruments at the same time; that's really something.
她能同時演奏三種樂器；那真是了不起。
- be something of a something
Used to describe a person or thing as having a particular quality to some extent, but not entirely or perfectly.
有几分……的意思
• Her review of the movie was something of a downer.
她對這部電影的評論有點讓人沮喪。
- be/have something to do with something
To be related to something or a cause of something in a way that is not fully known or understood.
與…有關係
• The company's recent losses might have something to do with the changes in management.
公司最近的虧損可能與管理層的變動有關。
- have something going with someone
To be involved in a sexual or romantic relationship with someone.
指與某人有性關係或曖昧關係。
• Rumor has it that she has something going with her boss.
謠傳她與老闆有曖昧關係。
- something else
Remarkable or unusual, often because it is exceptionally good or bad.
不尋常，很特別（好或壞）
• Her piano performance was really something else; it was extraordinary.
她的鋼琴演奏真的很不一般；非常出色。
- something like
Being similar or analogous to something.
類似…的事物
• This design looks something like the previous project.
這個設計看起來有點像之前的專案。
- something like 96 percent, half, etc.
Used to indicate an approximate amount or number, such as 96 percent or half.
大約，表示數量或金額的近似值。
• Something like 70 percent of students choose to take the school bus to school.
大約有70%的學生選擇搭乘校車上學。