quarter
US /ˈkwɔːr.t̬ɚ/
UK /ˈkwɔː.tər/
名词
1.
2.
25美分硬币, 四分之一美元
a coin worth 25 cents
示例:
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Do you have a quarter for the vending machine?
你有25美分硬币给自动售货机吗？
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I found a shiny new quarter on the sidewalk.
我在人行道上发现了一枚闪亮的新25美分硬币。
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3.
季度
a period of three months, especially as a division of a financial year
示例:
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The company's profits increased in the last quarter.
公司利润在上一季度有所增长。
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We will review the budget at the end of the next quarter.
我们将在下一季度末审查预算。
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4.
区, 街区
a district or area of a town or city
示例:
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They live in the old Jewish quarter of the city.
他们住在城市的老犹太区。
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The artists' quarter is known for its vibrant street art.
艺术家区以其充满活力的街头艺术而闻名。
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动词
安置, 驻扎
to provide (someone) with lodging or shelter
示例:
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The soldiers were quartered in the old barracks.
士兵们被安置在旧兵营里。
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The refugees were quartered in temporary shelters.
难民们被安置在临时避难所。
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