to a certain extent but not perfectly or satisfactorily
勉强，马马虎虎
he could read after a fashion.
他勉强识点儿字。
in a manner similar to
模仿；像…一样；按照…的方式
she took servants for granted after the fashion of wealthy and pampered girls.
她像那些富有而娇气十足的女孩子一样，认为有佣人是理所当然的。
popular (or unpopular) and considered (or not considered) to be smart at the time in question
在（或不再）流行（或风行）
In some way or other, especially to a limited extent
勉强，马马虎虎：多少有一点儿，特指在某种受限制的范围内
She sings after a fashion.
她勉强会唱一点