a quarter
US /ə ˈkwɔːrtər/
UK /ə ˈkwɔːtər/
短语
1.
四分之一
one fourth of something
示例:
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I'd like a quarter of a pound of cheese, please.
请给我四分之一磅奶酪。
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The recipe calls for a quarter cup of sugar.
这个食谱需要四分之一杯糖。
2.
一刻钟
a period of 15 minutes
示例:
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It's a quarter past three.
现在是三点一刻。
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The train leaves in a quarter of an hour.
火车在一刻钟后出发。
3.
25美分硬币
a coin worth 25 cents
示例:
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I found a quarter on the sidewalk.
我在人行道上捡到一枚25美分硬币。
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Do you have a quarter for the vending machine?
你有一枚25美分硬币给自动售货机吗？