Word · Frequency #24643
middling
/ˈmɪdəlɪŋ/
adjective
中等的，普通的，平凡的
of only moderate or average quality; mediocre
常用于形容质量或水平一般
- 1.
Of intermediate or average size, position, or quality; mediocre.
中等或平均大小、位置或质量；平庸
- 2.
lacking exceptional quality or ability
缺乏卓越品质或能力
中等或平均大小、位置或质量；平庸；缺乏卓越品质或能力；中等的；普通的；平凡的
In use
The restaurant received middling reviews, so we decided to try a different place.
His performance in the exam was middling, neither excellent nor terrible.
The weather today is middling—not too hot, not too cold.
the performance was middling at best
a middling + noun
作定语，表示中等或普通的。
He is a middling student.
他是一个中等水平的学生。
be middling
作表语，描述状态。
The quality of the product was middling.
该产品的质量一般。
middling + adjective/adverb
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Learner notes
Grammar Note
可作形容词和副词，形容词常放在名词前或用于of结构，副词修饰形容词或句子，常见口语表达
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