late 15c., Latin, in hypothetical comparisons, "as if, just as if, as though;" in real comparisons "just as, as;" in approximation, "somewhat like, nearly, not far from;" from quam "as" relative pronominal adverb of manner (see who) + si "if," from PIE pronominal stem *swo- "so" (see so).
双语例句
1. The flame is a quasi-religious emblem of immortality.
火焰可以算作不朽的宗教象征。
来自柯林斯例句
2. In some people's view, TV series is a kind of quasi - art.
在某些人看来, 电视连续剧是一种准艺术.
来自《现代汉英综合大词典》
3. He was a quasi actor.
他有点象演员.
来自《现代英汉综合大词典》
4. The description of atmospheric dispersion phenomena remains quasi - empirical and statistical.