half的意思和读音

half

: [hæf] : [hɑːf]

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halfn.

1.either of two equal parts into which sth is or can be divided

two and a half kilos(2½)

One and a half hours are allowed for the exam.

An hour and a half is allowed for the exam.

The second half of the book is more exciting.

I've divided the money in half .

We'll need to reduce the weight by half .

2.either of two periods of time into which a sports game, concert, etc. is divided

No goals were scored in the first half.

3.half a pint of beer or a similar drink

Two halves of bitter, please.

IDM

That was a game and a half!

and a half(informal)bigger, better, more important, etc. than usual

That was a game and a half!

You're expecting twins? Well, you never did do anything by halves.怀

do nothing/not do anything by halvesto do whatever you do completely and thoroughly

You're expecting twins? Well, you never did do anything by halves.怀

We go halves on all the bills.

go half and halfgo halves (with sb)to share the cost of sth equally with sb

We go halves on all the bills.

‘It sounds very difficult.’ ‘ You don't know the half of it .’“。”“。”

the half of itused in negative sentences to say that a situation is worse or more complicated than sb thinks

‘It sounds very difficult.’ ‘ You don't know the half of it .’“。”“。”

how the other half livesthe way of life of a different social group, especially one much richer than youtoo clever, etc. by half(informal)clever, etc. in a way that annoys you or makes you suspiciousdet.

1.an amount equal to half of sth/sb

half an hour

Half (of) the fruit was bad.

Half of the money was mine.

He has a half share in the company.

Out of 36 candidates, half passed.36

2.~ the time, fun, trouble, etc.the largest part of sth

Half the fun of gardening is never knowing exactly what's going to come up.

Half the time you don't even listen to what I say.

IDMhalf a loaf is better than no breadyou should be grateful for sth, even if it is not as good, much, etc. as you really wanted; something is better than nothing

Hang on. I'll be ready in half a minute.

half a minute, second, etc.(informal)a short time

Hang on. I'll be ready in half a minute.

half past one, two, etc.30 minutes after any hour on the clockadv.

1.to the extent of half

The glass was half full.

2.partly

The chicken was only half cooked.

half-closed eyes

I'm half inclined to agree.

IDM

Spending on health is half as much again as it was in 2009. 2009

half as many, much, etc. again50% an increase of 50% of the existing number or amount

Spending on health is half as much again as it was in 2009. 2009

It wasn't half good(= it was very good) .

‘Was she annoyed?’ ‘Not half!’(= she was extremely annoyed)“?”“!”

not half(informal)used to emphasize a statement or an opinion

It wasn't half good(= it was very good) .

‘Was she annoyed?’ ‘Not half!’(= she was extremely annoyed)“?”“!”

He is not half such a fool as they think.

not half asnot half such anot nearly

He is not half such a fool as they think.

It really isn't half bad, is it?

not half bad(informal)not bad at all; good

It really isn't half bad, is it?

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adj.1ed for referring to one of two equal parts into which an amount, group, or object can be divided; used in numbers, measurements, and ages to mean ½; used for saying that someone or something is made up of 50% of one thing and 50% of something else2ed for saying that something happens partly but not completely, or that something is partly in a particular state3ed for emphasizing how bad or extreme a situation is4.one of the two equal periods of time into which a game of football, basketball, hockey, etc. is divided5.half a pint of a drink, especially beer1ed for referring to one of two equal parts into which an amount, group, or object can be divided; used in numbers, measurements, and ages to mean ½; used for saying that someone or something is made up of 50% of one thing and 50% of something else2ed for saying that something happens partly but not completely, or that something is partly in a particular state3ed for emphasizing how bad or extreme a situation is4.one of the two equal periods of time into which a game of football, basketball, hockey, etc. is divided5.half a pint of a drink, especially beer

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2.(half-court) Ground under epair Half Half swing ) ...

3. guard ; half , harm , , ...

4. ) hair ) half Halloween ...

5. past (), 376 half , 377 quarter , 378 ...

6. : three fourths : half : one third ...

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1.The centre-half has reached the zenith of his career, with performances that have been consistently outstanding throughout the season.

2.'Then four years ago, after saving for a year-and-a-half, I made my first trip to the Himalayas.

3.Brissenden half rose from his chair as he spoke, as if with the intention of departing to the restaurant forthwith.

4."The matter has been under consultation for the past two and a half years, " he says.“,”

5.Of course, it would be a painful half hour for him, and an embarrassing half hour for her, because it would be her first proposal.

6.I had a death threat a year and a half ago and I had a death threat just before the release of my movie.

7.Sat in the front row, his mouth half open, his head thrust forward so as not to miss any word.

8.A half-mile of it was as much as he could stand, and he weakened under the strain.

9.so every time I got to the front collar and had to hold half the stitches.

10.I was in a small boat during the storm, but it stopped after half an hour and I was able to breathe again.