Шукати
Quarter
Example
He ate a quarter of the chocolate bar and saved the rest for later.
The project is divided into four quarters, each with its own deadline.
She received a quarter of the inheritance, with the rest going to her siblings.
1.1
чверть, монета 25 центів
a coin in the U.S. and Canadian currency systems that is worth 25 cents
Example
I used a quarter to pay for the parking meter.
He flipped a quarter to decide who would go first in the game.
The vending machine accepts quarters and dollar bills.
1.2
четверть, квартал
one of the four segments that divide the academic year, lasting around three months
Example
The students will take their exams at the end of the winter quarter.
He completed his term paper during the first quarter of the school year.
She is taking four courses this spring quarter.
1.3
четверть, четверта
a division of time in a game or sport, usually consisting of four equal parts
Example
The team scored two touchdowns in the final quarter of the game.
The coach gave instructions during the break between quarters.
The basketball game was tied at the end of the third quarter.
1.4
квартал
a period of three months, typically used in financial contexts
Example
The company 's profits increased during the second quarter of the year.
Investors closely monitor earnings during the first quarter.
The third quarter is usually the busiest for retail businesses.
Example
We have a quarter of an hour before the meeting starts.
He arrived a quarter past eight, just in time for the presentation.
The bus will leave in a quarter, so we should hurry.
1.6
остання чверть, чверть
the point in the lunar cycle where one-fourth of the moon's surface is visible
Example
The last quarter of the moon signaled the end of the lunar cycle.
The first quarter moon illuminated the sky with a soft glow.
The moon will be in its first quarter phase tonight.
02
четверта частина, четвертинка
a unit of length or weight that equals one-fourth of a larger unit
Example
The recipe calls for a quarter teaspoon of salt for seasoning.
He lifted a quarter ton of weight during his workout.
The fence was built in quarters, measuring one-fourth of a mile in length.
2.1
чверть, чверть стоун
a unit of weight in the U.S. system, representing one-fourth of a hundredweight, which equals 25 pounds
Example
The shipment weighed a quarter hundredweight.
They loaded a quarter hundredweight of grain into the truck.
The farmer sold a quarter hundredweight of potatoes at the market.
2.2
чверть, чвертка
a unit of weight in the UK system that equals 28 pounds
Example
The coal merchant delivered a quarter hundredweight of fuel.
They ordered a quarter hundredweight of barley for the farm.
The butcher sold them a quarter hundredweight of meat for the feast.
03
район, квартал
an area within a city that has a unique identity
Example
They spent the afternoon exploring the historic quarter of the city.
The arts quarter is known for its galleries and theaters.
The tourist quarter is packed with shops and restaurants.
04
чверть, північна сторона
one of the four main directions on a compass
Example
The wind was blowing steadily from the northern quarter.
The ship sailed into the western quarter of the compass.
The pilot adjusted course to the southern quarter.
05
джерело, коло
an unknown or unspecified source of information, opinion, or assistance
Example
Rumors about the promotion came from a quarter.
Support for the bill emerged from several quarters in the legislature.
Praise for her work came from an unlikely quarter.
06
кормова частина, корма
the part of a ship located toward the rear on either side, just behind the middle
Example
The sailors spotted a vessel approaching from the starboard quarter.
The ship turned to avoid the storm brewing off its port quarter.
Waves crashed against the ship ’s quarters during the storm.
to quarter
01
ділити на чверті, поділити на чотири частини
to divide something into four equal parts
Transitive: to quarter sth
Example
Please quarter the apple so we can share it equally.
The recipe instructs you to quarter the chicken before cooking.
The gardener will quarter the large plot of land for different types of plants.
02
проживати, розміщувати
to provide someone with a place to live, typically for a temporary or specific period
Transitive: to quarter sb | to quarter sb somewhere
Example
The city council decided to quarter the refugees in vacant housing until permanent arrangements could be made.
The university has been known to quarter exchange students in host families to help them adapt to the local culture.
During the festival, the community will quarter volunteers in local homes to ensure everyone has a place to stay.
03
квартирувати, обстежити
to move through or cover an area thoroughly and in various directions, often implying a systematic search
Example
The researchers were instructed to quarter the forest to collect data on wildlife populations.
The search party began to quarter the area, looking for any signs of the missing hikers.
He spent the afternoon quartering the fields to assess the crop health.
04
квартувати, ділити на чверті
(of the moon) to progress through its phases, particularly the first and the last
Example
Tonight, the moon quarters, and you can see half of its surface lit up.
As the month progresses, the moon will continue to quarter until it becomes full.
The moon quarters approximately two weeks after the new moon phase.
05
квартирувати, поділити на чотири частини
(in heraldry) to divide a shield into four parts and place symbols or designs of another family or kingdom in one or more of those sections, done to signify an alliance or inheritance
Example
The noble family quartered their coat of arms with that of their wealthy in-laws after the marriage.
The knight's shield was quartered to represent his dual allegiance to both England and Spain.
In medieval times, it was common for noble families to quarter their arms when forming alliances through marriage.
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