kind of 和 sort of
“sort of”和“kind of”这两个词可以互换使用。They're essentially identical/interchangeable!
kind of 和 sort of 意思 1:有点
Sort of/kind of:有几分,有那么点儿,近似,在一定程度上,差不多。
- I'm sort of tired.(我有点累。)
- He's sort of funny.(他有点好笑。)
- It's sort of like a pizza, but with a different crust.(它有点像披萨,但有不同的面饼。)
- I sort of agree with you.(我有点同意你的观点。)
- I'm kind of tired.(我有点累。)
- He's kind of funny.(他有点好笑。)
- It's kind of like a pizza, but with a different crust.(它有点像披萨,但有不同的面饼。)
- I kind of agree with you.(我有点同意你的观点。)
- I'm sort of busy this weekend, maybe next time.(这个周末我有点忙,也许下次吧。)
- I kind of have plans already, but thanks for inviting me.(我有点已经有计划了,但还是谢谢你的邀请。)
kinds of 和 sorts of 意思 2:种类,表示
- 单数形式的 kind [sort] of 一般要用在单数可数名词和不可数名词前(且名词前通常不用冠词)。如:
I only like this kind [sort] of flower (bread). 我只喜欢这种花 (面包)。
What kind [sort] of picture do you like best? 你最喜欢什么样的图画?
注:在口语或非正式文体中有时也可在 kind of 后接复数名词。如:
What kind [sort] of pictures do you like best? 你最喜欢什么样的图画?
- 复数形式的 kinds [sorts] of 则通常用于复数名词或不可数名词前(名词前也不用冠词)。如:
I enjoy these kinds [sorts] of films. 我喜欢这些类型的电影。
They sell all kinds [sorts] of cheese. 他们出售各种奶酪。
What kinds [sorts] of pictures do you like best? 你最喜欢哪些种类的图画?
但是,在现代英语中,复数形式的 kinds [sorts] of 也可用于单数名词前。如:
I’ve seen many kinds [sorts] of car. 我见过许多类型的汽车。