early 15c., "one-sided, biased," from Old French parcial (14c., Modern French partial), from Medieval Latin partialis "divisible, solitary, partial," from Latin pars (genitive partis) "part" (see part (n.)). Sense of "not whole, incomplete" is attested from late 14c. Related: Partially (mid-15c. as "incompletely").
双语例句
1. The Partial Test-Ban Treaty bans nuclear testing in the atmosphere.
《部分禁止核试验条约》禁止在大气层中进行核试验。
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2. I am partial to desserts that combine fresh fruit with fine pastry.
我偏爱加有新鲜水果的精致油酥甜点。
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3. He managed to reach a partial agreement with both republics.
他设法与两个共和国都达成了部分协议。
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4. When it rained I rigged up a partial shelter with a tarpaulin.
下雨的时候，我用油布草草搭了一个能简单避雨的棚子。
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5. Mollie confesses she is rather partial to pink.
