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half-measure的意思

half-measure

基本解释

折衷办法

英文词源

half-measure (n.)
"incomplete effort," 1798, from half + measure (n.).

实用例句

1. Elliott crossed the finish line just half a second behind his adversary.
埃利奥特跨过终点线时仅比对手落后半秒钟。
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2. She'd half expected him to withdraw from the course.
她多少已经预料到他会中途就退出这门课程。
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3. The French, who led 21-3 at half time, scored eight tries.
上半场以21:3领先的法国队有8个达阵得分。
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4. The curtains were half drawn to cut out the sunlight.
窗帘拉上了一半以遮挡阳光。
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5. From what I hear, half the campus is lusting after her.
从我听到的来看,半个学校的人都想和她上床。
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