to a certain extent but not perfectly or satisfactorily
勉強(qiáng)，馬馬虎虎
he could read after a fashion.
他勉強(qiáng)識(shí)點(diǎn)兒字。
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(rèn)為有傭人是理所當(dāng)然的。
popular (or unpopular) and considered (or not considered) to be smart at the time in question
在（或不再）流行（或風(fēng)行）
In some way or other, especially to a limited extent
勉強(qiáng)，馬馬虎虎：多少有一點(diǎn)兒，特指在某種受限制的范圍內(nèi)
She sings after a fashion.
她勉強(qiáng)會(huì)唱一點(diǎn)