核心问题
I kind of like him. kind of 的语义和语法作用是什么？
词典解答
kind of, sort of 在非正式英语中(尤其是在美国英语中)常常用作副词,起减弱语的作用,意为“有点儿”“稍微”“几乎”:
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As he was walking along, he sort of stumbled and seemed ill. (CGEL) 他向前走着，步履蹒跚，好像病了。
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We were sort of worried about leaving Grandfather alone. (Perrin) 把祖父一个人留下来,我们有点儿担心。
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I'm kind of tired. (LDCE) 我有点儿累了。
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They kind of laughed at me. (ELD) 他们有点儿嘲笑我。
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The terrier was kind of short with long, black hair. A. considered B. described as C. somewhat D. captured
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When you give someone a tip, you're sort of being polite. A. type of B. of a kind C. of a sort D. a little