Quarter
例子
He ate a quarter of the chocolate bar and saved the rest for later.
他吃了巧克力棒的四分之一，剩下的留到以后吃。
The project is divided into four quarters, each with its own deadline.
该项目分为四个季度，每个季度都有自己的截止日期。
1.1
25美分硬币, 四分之一美元
a coin in the U.S. and Canadian currency systems that is worth 25 cents
例子
I used a quarter to pay for the parking meter.
我用一个25美分硬币付了停车费。
He flipped a quarter to decide who would go first in the game.
他抛了一枚25美分硬币来决定谁在游戏中先走。
1.2
季度, 学季
one of the four segments that divide the academic year, lasting around three months
Dialect
American
American例子
The students will take their exams at the end of the winter quarter.
学生们将在冬季季度结束时参加考试。
He completed his term paper during the first quarter of the school year.
他在学年的第一个季度完成了学期论文。
1.3
节, 时段
a division of time in a game or sport, usually consisting of four equal parts
例子
The team scored two touchdowns in the final quarter of the game.
球队在比赛的最后一节中两次达阵。
The coach gave instructions during the break between quarters.
教练在节间休息时给出了指示。
1.4
季度, 四分之一
a period of three months, typically used in financial contexts
例子
The company 's profits increased during the second quarter of the year.
该公司的利润在今年第二季度有所增加。
Investors closely monitor earnings during the first quarter.
投资者密切关注第一季度的收益。
例子
We have a quarter of an hour before the meeting starts.
会议开始前我们还有一刻钟。
He arrived a quarter past eight, just in time for the presentation.
他八点一刻到达，正好赶上演示。
1.6
最后一个季度, 月球季度
the point in the lunar cycle where one-fourth of the moon's surface is visible
例子
The last quarter of the moon signaled the end of the lunar cycle.
月亮的最后一个季度标志着月球周期的结束。
The first quarter moon illuminated the sky with a soft glow.
四分之一的月亮以柔和的光芒照亮了天空。
02
四分之一, 一刻
a unit of length or weight that equals one-fourth of a larger unit
例子
The recipe calls for a quarter teaspoon of salt for seasoning.
食谱需要四分之一茶匙盐来调味。
He lifted a quarter ton of weight during his workout.
他在锻炼期间举起了四分之一吨的重量。
2.1
四分之一英担, 夸特
a unit of weight in the U.S. system, representing one-fourth of a hundredweight, which equals 25 pounds
DialectAmerican
American例子
The shipment weighed a quarter hundredweight.
这批货物的重量是四分之一英担。
They loaded a quarter hundredweight of grain into the truck.
他们往卡车上装了四分之一英担的谷物。
2.2
四分之一英担, 夸特
a unit of weight in the UK system that equals 28 pounds
Dialect
British
British例子
The coal merchant delivered a quarter hundredweight of fuel.
煤炭商人交付了一quarter英担的燃料。
They ordered a quarter hundredweight of barley for the farm.
他们为农场订购了四分之一英担的大麦。
03
区, 街区
an area within a city that has a unique identity
例子
They spent the afternoon exploring the historic quarter of the city.
他们下午在探索这座城市的历史区。
The arts quarter is known for its galleries and theaters.
艺术区以其画廊和剧院而闻名。
04
四分之一, 方位
one of the four main directions on a compass
例子
The wind was blowing steadily from the northern quarter.
风从北四分之一方向稳定地吹来。
The ship sailed into the western quarter of the compass.
船驶向罗盘的西部象限。
05
来源, 起源
an unknown or unspecified source of information, opinion, or assistance
例子
Rumors about the promotion came from a quarter.
关于晋升的谣言来自一个季度。
Support for the bill emerged from several quarters in the legislature.
对该法案的支持来自立法机构的几个方面。
06
舷侧后部, 船尾
the part of a ship located toward the rear on either side, just behind the middle
例子
The sailors spotted a vessel approaching from the starboard quarter.
水手们发现一艘船从右舷后侧接近。
The ship turned to avoid the storm brewing off its port quarter.
船只转向以避免在其左舷后部酝酿的风暴。
to quarter
01
分成四等份, 四等分
to divide something into four equal parts
Transitive: to quarter sth
例子
Please quarter the apple so we can share it equally.
请把苹果分成四份，这样我们可以平分。
The recipe instructs you to quarter the chicken before cooking.
食谱指导你在烹饪前将鸡肉分成四份。
02
安置, 提供住宿
to provide someone with a place to live, typically for a temporary or specific period
Transitive: to quarter sb | to quarter sb somewhere
例子
The city council decided to quarter the refugees in vacant housing until permanent arrangements could be made.
市议会决定将难民安置在空置的住房中，直到可以做出永久性安排。
The university has been known to quarter exchange students in host families to help them adapt to the local culture.
该大学以将交换生安置在寄宿家庭中帮助他们适应当地文化而闻名。
03
彻底搜查, 系统地搜索
to move through or cover an area thoroughly and in various directions, often implying a systematic search
例子
The researchers were instructed to quarter the forest to collect data on wildlife populations.
研究人员被指示彻底搜查森林以收集有关野生动物种群的数据。
The search party began to quarter the area, looking for any signs of the missing hikers.
搜索队开始分区搜索该区域，寻找失踪徒步旅行者的任何迹象。
04
月亮处于四分之一的阶段, 月亮进入其四分之一阶段
(of the moon) to progress through its phases, particularly the first and the last
例子
Tonight, the moon quarters, and you can see half of its surface lit up.
今晚，月亮处于下弦月，你可以看到它的一半表面被照亮。
As the month progresses, the moon will continue to quarter until it becomes full.
随着月份的推进，月亮将继续四分，直到变成满月。
05
将盾形纹章分成四部分, 四分纹章
(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
例子
The noble family quartered their coat of arms with that of their wealthy in-laws after the marriage.
贵族家庭在婚后将他们的纹章与富裕姻亲的纹章四分。
The knight 's shield was quartered to represent his dual allegiance to both England and Spain.
骑士的盾牌被分为四部分，以代表他对英格兰和西班牙的双重忠诚。
