I can play the piano, after a fashion.

我会弹钢琴，不过马马虎虎。

I speak English after a fashion.

我只会说点马马虎虎的英语。

The house had been cleaned after a fashion.

厨房打扫得干干净净。

Providence has made me a lady after a fashion.

天公终于勉强把我造成一位贵妇人。

He can speak and write English after a fashion.

他多少会说和写一点英语，但不太好。