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quarter
9 ENTRIES FOUND:
plural quarters
plural quarters
Learner's definition of QUARTER
1
[count] : one of four equal parts of something四分之一
- Cut the pie into quarters.把这个派切成四等份。
- A quarter [=fourth] of the class voted “no.”班上四分之一的人投了反对票。
2
[count] : a unit of something (such as weight or length) that equals one fourth of some larger unit（重量或长度的）四分之一
- an inch and a quarter*1.25英寸
- a quarter of a cup of sugar四分之一杯的糖
- It happened three quarters of a century ago. [=75 years ago]这事发生在75年前。
3
[count] : one of four divisions of an hour : a period of 15 minutes一刻钟；15分钟
- He was three quarters of an hour early.他提前了45分钟。
- It is now (a) quarter to four. = (US) It is now (a) quarter of four. [=it is 15 minutes before four o'clock]现在是差一刻四点。
- The alarm went off at (a) quarter past six. = (US) The alarm went off at (a) quarter after six. [=15 minutes after six o'clock]闹铃在六点一刻时响了起来。
4
[count] : one of four divisions of a year : a period of three months季度；三个月的时间
- The company's profits rose in the second quarter.公司的利润在第二季度有所增加。
- (Brit) quarter day [=the first day of a financial quarter when payments are due]季度结账日
6
[count] : one of the four equal parts of the playing time of a game (such as basketball or American football)（篮球或美式橄榄球每场比赛四节中的）一节
- There are two minutes left in the third quarter.离第三节比赛结束还有两分钟。
- The final quarter of the game was very exciting.最后一节比赛非常令人激动。
7
[count] : a coin of the United States and Canada that is worth 25 cents（美国和加拿大的）25分硬币
- Do you have a quarter for the parking meter?你有25分硬币投入停车收费器吗？
also : the sum of 25 cents*25分的金额
- The candy costs a quarter.这糖果的价钱是25美分。
8
[count] : a person or group of people or an area in which people live个人；群体；居民区
- Concern has been expressed in many quarters. [=many people have expressed concern]许多人都表示关心
- The move was met with dismay in this quarter.该行动引起了这个居民区的惶恐不安。
- My brother and I have not spoken in years so I expect no help from that quarter. [=I expect no help from my brother]我和弟弟已经多年没说过话了，所以我不指望他帮助我。
- Complaints came from all quarters. [=from many people or places]抱怨来自四面八方。
9
[count] : a part or area of a city（城市的）地区
- She lives in the historic quarter. [=district]她住在城里一个具有历史意义的地区。
10
quarters [plural] : the place where someone lives（某人的）居所，住处，居住区
- Our living quarters were very comfortable.我们的居所非常舒适。
- soldiers'/servants' quarters士兵/仆人的住房
11
[count] : one of the two times during a month when a quarter of the moon's surface can be seen上弦或下弦月
- The moon was in its/the first quarter.月亮正处于上弦。
- a quarter moon弦月
at/in close quarters
: close together usually in a very small space拥挤地；近距离地
- The sailors were living in close quarters.水手们住得非常拥挤。
- We could observe the behavior of all the animals at close quarters. [=from a short distance]我们可以近距离地观察动物的一举一动。
no quarter
literary : no pity or mercy毫不手软；毫不留情 — used to say that an enemy, opponent, etc., is treated in a very harsh way用于描述对待敌人或对手决不宽容
- The soldiers showed/gave no quarter to the enemy.士兵们对敌人毫不留情。
- They received no quarter or sympathy.他们没有得到任何同情或怜悯。
2 quarter /ˈkwoɚtɚ/ verb
quarters; quartered; quartering
2 quarter
/ˈkwoɚtɚ/
verb
quarters; quartered; quartering
Learner's definition of QUARTER
[+ object]
1
: to divide or separate (something) into four parts把…分成四份
- The hunters quartered the deer.猎人们把这只鹿分成了四份。
- She quartered the potatoes.她把土豆分成了四份。
2
: to provide (someone) with a place to stay for a usually short period of time : to provide living quarters for (someone)给…提供短期住宿
- We were quartered in log cabins at the camp.我们被临时安排在营地的小木屋里居住。
3 quarter /ˈkwoɚtɚ/ adjective
3 quarter
/ˈkwoɚtɚ/
adjective
Learner's definition of QUARTER
always used before a noun
: equal or about nearly equal in size, value, amount, etc., to one fourth of something四分之一的
- a quarter century ago二十五年前
- a quarter acre of land四分之一英亩的土地
- They live less than a quarter mile from us.他们住的地方离我们不到四分之一英里。
quar·ter ˈkwȯ(r)-tər 
also
ˈkȯ(r)- 2
: any of various units of capacity or weight equal to or derived from one fourth of some larger unit
4
: the fourth part of a measure of time: such as
b
: a school term of about 12 weeks
c
6
a
: one limb of a quadruped with the adjacent parts
especially : one fourth part of the carcass of a slaughtered animal including a leg
b
7
a
: the region or direction lying under any of the four divisions of the horizon
b
: one of the four parts into which the horizon is divided or the cardinal point corresponding to it
c
: a compass point or direction other than the cardinal points
9
a
: an assigned station or post
b
quarters plural : an assembly of a ship's company for ceremony, drill, or emergency
c
11
a
: a fourth part of the moon's period
b
: a half-illuminated phase of the moon that occurs a quarter period after or before a new moon
quartered; quartering; quarters
4
a
: to arrange or bear (different coats of arms) quarterly on one escutcheon
b
: to add (a coat of arms) to others on one escutcheon
c
: to divide (a shield) into distinct sections (as by stripes)
: consisting of or equal to a quarter
Synonyms
Example Sentences
Noun Cut the pie into quarters. an inch and a quarter a quarter of a cup of sugar He was three quarters of an hour early. Verb The hunters quartered the deer. We were quartered in log cabins at the camp. Adjective a quarter acre of land They live less than a quarter mile from us. See More
Recent Examples on the Web
Allison Morrow, CNN, 13 Sep. 2022 Could Wenning persuade the Schickhaus Company, in Kearny, New Jersey, to manufacture the new quarter-pound frankfurter? Adam Reiner, Fortune, 12 Sep. 2022 On the other sideline, Saguaro coach Jason Mohns voiced his own displeasure with the officials, highlighting a third quarter play on which receiver Deric English was ejected for cursing. Theo Mackie, The Arizona Republic, 10 Sep. 2022 How the Wisconsin quarter error occurred A USA Today investigation published in 2006 concluded that as many as 50,000 coins include the flaw. Jr Radcliffe, Journal Sentinel, 8 Sep. 2022 First, after the Huskies stunned the Utah State crowd with a 14-0 opening quarter, Nate Carter’s fumble at the beginning of the second brought the white sea of fans to life. Joe Arruda, Hartford Courant, 4 Sep. 2022 Your desk is American, of quarter-sawn oak, and dates to circa 1905. Jerry L. Dobesh, oregonlive, 3 Sep. 2022 However, the shot of the rear quarter panel shows character lines that appear awfully similar to those on the current Crosstrek. Eric Stafford, Car and Driver, 2 Sep. 2022 Meater Plus is a wireless meat thermometer system consisting of three components: a five-and-quarter-inch-long stainless steel and ceramic probe, its magnetic bamboo base, and a smartphone app. Wes Siler, Outside Online, 1 Sep. 2022 Los Angeles Times, 14 Oct. 2021 Before unleashing the herbivores, the Carr’s will survey a client’s land, ensuring no imminent hazard, and quarter it off into four different sections. Camille Sauers, Chron, 30 Sep. 2021 Ochoa responded to my question with an adage—the only way to eat an elephant is to quarter it into pieces. Patrick Moorhead, Forbes, 7 May 2021 Use a sharp paring knife to cut the citrus in half lengthwise and then quarter each half to create four wedges. Rebekah Peppler, Los Angeles Times, 2 Apr. 2021 If using white mushrooms, halve the small ones and quarter the bigger ones. Dallas News, 28 Dec. 2020 Loomer cosponsored legislation to draw and quarter Jack Dorsey or replace John Roberts with QAnon on the Supreme Court. Isaac Schorr, National Review, 20 Aug. 2020 As the pasta cooks, quarter the sausages lengthwise, then slice 1/2-inch thick. The New York Times News Service Syndicate, The Denver Post, 11 Mar. 2020 According to McDonald, all the elk were quartered out. Joe Genzel, Outdoor Life, 10 Feb. 2020 Jeff Mcdonald, San Antonio Express-News, 21 Dec. 2021 First quarter earnings season is slated to kick off next week with the release of results from several banks. Jessica Menton, USA TODAY, 8 Apr. 2020 Details could be revealed when the company releases first quarter earnings Tuesday. Phoebe Wall Howard, Detroit Free Press, 27 Apr. 2020 First quarter earnings season is also still a few weeks out, and investors have to fly blind in terms of the financial impact on businesses. Anneken Tappe, CNN, 14 Mar. 2020 Davidson jumped out of his car, moved to the front quarter panel of the car and drew his Taser. oregonlive, 4 Feb. 2020 Day time rain totals of up to a tenth or quarter inch are possible. Matt Rogers, Washington Post, 31 Oct. 2019 The Street didn't get too much of a high from Aurora Cannabis' 4th quarter earnings late Wednesday, but the cannabis company is still reporting strong growth. Anne Sraders, Fortune, 12 Sep. 2019 The longtime justice spoke with Katherine Baicker, dean of the Harris School of Public Policy, before about 400 people, reflecting on her career as an attorney battling for women’s rights and her quarter century on the nation’s highest court. Jessica Villagomez, chicagotribune.com, 9 Sep. 2019 See More
Noun
Most observers expect Jay Powell to announce yet another three-quarter-point hike, though the odds of a full-point hike — pretty much unthinkable before this week — aren't insignificant. Allison Morrow, CNN, 13 Sep. 2022 Could Wenning persuade the Schickhaus Company, in Kearny, New Jersey, to manufacture the new quarter-pound frankfurter? Adam Reiner, Fortune, 12 Sep. 2022 On the other sideline, Saguaro coach Jason Mohns voiced his own displeasure with the officials, highlighting a third quarter play on which receiver Deric English was ejected for cursing. Theo Mackie, The Arizona Republic, 10 Sep. 2022 How the Wisconsin quarter error occurred A USA Today investigation published in 2006 concluded that as many as 50,000 coins include the flaw. Jr Radcliffe, Journal Sentinel, 8 Sep. 2022 First, after the Huskies stunned the Utah State crowd with a 14-0 opening quarter, Nate Carter’s fumble at the beginning of the second brought the white sea of fans to life. Joe Arruda, Hartford Courant, 4 Sep. 2022 Your desk is American, of quarter-sawn oak, and dates to circa 1905. Jerry L. Dobesh, oregonlive, 3 Sep. 2022 However, the shot of the rear quarter panel shows character lines that appear awfully similar to those on the current Crosstrek. Eric Stafford, Car and Driver, 2 Sep. 2022 Meater Plus is a wireless meat thermometer system consisting of three components: a five-and-quarter-inch-long stainless steel and ceramic probe, its magnetic bamboo base, and a smartphone app. Wes Siler, Outside Online, 1 Sep. 2022 Verb
To start, quarter the whole apples, then toss into a large saucepan and cover with 1 inch of cold water. Los Angeles Times, 14 Oct. 2021 Before unleashing the herbivores, the Carr’s will survey a client’s land, ensuring no imminent hazard, and quarter it off into four different sections. Camille Sauers, Chron, 30 Sep. 2021 Ochoa responded to my question with an adage—the only way to eat an elephant is to quarter it into pieces. Patrick Moorhead, Forbes, 7 May 2021 Use a sharp paring knife to cut the citrus in half lengthwise and then quarter each half to create four wedges. Rebekah Peppler, Los Angeles Times, 2 Apr. 2021 If using white mushrooms, halve the small ones and quarter the bigger ones. Dallas News, 28 Dec. 2020 Loomer cosponsored legislation to draw and quarter Jack Dorsey or replace John Roberts with QAnon on the Supreme Court. Isaac Schorr, National Review, 20 Aug. 2020 As the pasta cooks, quarter the sausages lengthwise, then slice 1/2-inch thick. The New York Times News Service Syndicate, The Denver Post, 11 Mar. 2020 According to McDonald, all the elk were quartered out. Joe Genzel, Outdoor Life, 10 Feb. 2020 Adjective
There was the fourth-quarter cross-quarter bounce pass to Keldon Johnson for a 3-pointer. Jeff Mcdonald, San Antonio Express-News, 21 Dec. 2021 First quarter earnings season is slated to kick off next week with the release of results from several banks. Jessica Menton, USA TODAY, 8 Apr. 2020 Details could be revealed when the company releases first quarter earnings Tuesday. Phoebe Wall Howard, Detroit Free Press, 27 Apr. 2020 First quarter earnings season is also still a few weeks out, and investors have to fly blind in terms of the financial impact on businesses. Anneken Tappe, CNN, 14 Mar. 2020 Davidson jumped out of his car, moved to the front quarter panel of the car and drew his Taser. oregonlive, 4 Feb. 2020 Day time rain totals of up to a tenth or quarter inch are possible. Matt Rogers, Washington Post, 31 Oct. 2019 The Street didn't get too much of a high from Aurora Cannabis' 4th quarter earnings late Wednesday, but the cannabis company is still reporting strong growth. Anne Sraders, Fortune, 12 Sep. 2019 The longtime justice spoke with Katherine Baicker, dean of the Harris School of Public Policy, before about 400 people, reflecting on her career as an attorney battling for women’s rights and her quarter century on the nation’s highest court. Jessica Villagomez, chicagotribune.com, 9 Sep. 2019 See More Word History
Etymology
Noun
Middle English, from Anglo-French, from Latin quartarius, from quartus fourth
First Known Use
Noun
14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1
Verb
14th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1a
Adjective
14th century, in the meaning defined above
Time Traveler
The first known use of quarter was in the 14th century Phrases Containing quarter
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