我还算能沾得上边
“I somewhat match.”
THE DIALOGUE REEL
这第一第二条嘛
“The first two points,”
我还算能 沾得上边
“I somewhat match.”
但这第三条
“But the third point”
“I barely qualify for those, but the next one is where I fall short.”
Even when fulfilling requirements, native speakers often downplay their competence using modest phrasing to avoid appearing arrogant.
LEARNING CHUNKS & PARTICLES
can still be considered / passably
Used to temper a statement modestly, indicating something barely passes muster.
to be slightly related to / to barely meet the criteria
Idiomatic colloquial expression indicating a tenuous or minimal connection or qualification.
VOCABULARY & EXPRESSIONS
Parallel Spoken Cinema Scenes (语义近邻切片)
“he's treated me reasonably well.”
“I can see ♪ Looking up, dreaming side by side of great ideals ♪”
“I can tell too.”
“Now I see it clearly.”
“I can tell.”
“What's the worst that could happen?”