quarter ['kwɔ:tə]

quarter的基本解释

n.

四分之一, 一刻钟, 季度, 地区

• The marchers came from all quarters.
• 游行者来自四面八方。

• From which quarter is the wind blowing?
• 风从哪个方向吹来？

• He was waiting for a quarter of an hour.
• 他等了一刻钟了。

• He traveled in all quarters of the earth when he was young.
• 他年轻时曾周游世界。

vt.

四等分

• The soldiers were quartered in the village.
• 士兵们驻扎在村子里。

vi.

驻扎, 住宿

num.

四分之一, 刻

quarter的同义词

v. billet · lodge

与quarter相关的词组

at close quarters：接近地

ask for quarter：请求饶命

与quarter相关的情景对话

衣食住行/夜生活

A:

Smith Steakhouse. Can I help you?

史密斯牛排店。能为您效劳吗？

B:

Yes, I’d like to make a reservation for (two at eight o’clock/ six at seven thirty/ three at a quarter to nine).

好的。我想预订一张（八点钟的两人台/ 7点30的六人台/ 8点45的三人台）。