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a sort of sth
表示不精确的类别，相当于“一种……”。
It's a sort of red wine that pairs well with cheese.
这是一种适合搭配奶酪的红酒。
种类；类型
sorts — plural of sort
先理解核心含义，再看它在真实句子里的用法。
种类；类型
A type or kind; a category of things with shared qualities.
It's a sort of red wine that pairs well with cheese.
这是一种适合搭配奶酪的红酒。
一般类型；种类。
A general type.
具有共同特征或品质的事物类别
a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
排序；分类的行为。
An act of sorting.
大致的定义或例子
an approximate definition or example
What sort of music do you like?
你喜欢哪种音乐？
AI contextual example
This sort of weather makes me want to stay indoors.
这种天气让我想待在室内。
AI contextual example
They sell all sorts of fresh bread at the market.
他们在市场上出售各种各样的新鲜面包。
AI contextual example
she wore a sort of magenta dress
她穿了一种品红色的裙子
WordNet
表示不精确的类别，相当于“一种……”。
It's a sort of red wine that pairs well with cheese.
这是一种适合搭配奶酪的红酒。
用作副词，表示“有点，有几分”。
I was sort of tired after the long walk.
长途步行后我有点累。
表示质量不高或勉强算得上。
He gave an apology of a sort, but it wasn't sincere.
他勉强道了歉，但并不真诚。
Not this
It's a sort interesting book.
Use this
It's a sort of interesting book.
错误在于缺少介词 'of'。在英语中，'a sort of' 是固定搭配，表示'一种'，'of' 不可省略。
Not this
This sort of books are popular.
Use this
This sort of book is popular.
错误在于名词单复数不一致。'this sort of' 后应接单数名词或不可数名词，动词也应用单数形式。若指多个种类，应改为 'these sorts of books are popular'。
Focus on the distinctions below. Other candidates are kept compact until a reliable usage note is available.
有点，某种程度上
I sort of like the idea.
我有点喜欢这个主意。
一种，某种
He gave a sort of smile.
他露出了某种微笑。
各种各样的
She has all sorts of hobbies.
她有各种各样的爱好。
勉强算是的，所谓的
It was a party of sorts.
那勉强算个聚会。
不同种类
We have different sorts of tea.
我们有不同种类的茶。
某种意义上的；勉强称得上的
He gave an apology of sorts, but it didn't satisfy anyone.
他勉强道了个歉，但谁都不满意。
心情不佳；身体不适
She's been out of sorts all day, so I think she needs some rest.
她一整天都心情不好，所以我觉得她需要休息。
有几分；可以说是
I sort of like the idea, but I'm not sure yet.
我有点喜欢这个主意，但还不确定。
Use sorts naturally, then get feedback on meaning, tone, grammar, and phrasing.
Revisit a common error or keep this word in your review list.
想象整理物品时，将不同种类（sort）分别放入标有S的箱子，S代表'分类'。
通常用作中性词汇，表示种类或类型，常见于日常对话和一般写作中。
常与of连用表示种类
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