释义 |
three parts Three out of four equal parts, three quarters. Hence as advb. phr., To the extent of three quarters; well-nigh, almost.
1711Swift Jrnl. to Stella 30 June, Patrick comes early, and wakes me.., though I am three parts asleep. 1842Borrow Bible in Spain vii. 45 He was half-intoxicated, and soon became three-parts so. 1871M. Collins Mrq. & Merch. x, He rides a three-parts thorough-bred. 1877Browning La Saisiaz 72 There's the stoppage at the inn Three-parts up the mountain. 1887Stevenson Mem. & Portraits xv. 250 Conduct is three parts of life, they say; but I think they put it high. |