after a fashion

to a certain extent but not perfectly or satisfactorily

勉強，馬馬虎虎

he could read after a fashion.

他勉強識點兒字。

after (或 in) the fashion of

in a manner similar to

模仿；像…一樣；按照…的方式

she took servants for granted after the fashion of wealthy and pampered girls.

她像那些富有而嬌氣十足的女孩子一樣，認為有傭人是理所當然的。

in (或 out of) fashion

popular (or unpopular) and considered (or not considered) to be smart at the time in question

在（或不再）流行（或風行）

after a fashion 或 in a fashion

In some way or other, especially to a limited extent

勉強，馬馬虎虎：多少有一點兒，特指在某種受限制的范圍內

She sings after a fashion.

她勉強會唱一點