
split
词源
源自中古荷兰语 'splitten',与古高地德语 'splīzan'(劈开)相关,最终可能源自原始印欧语词根 *(s)plei-(分裂)。
verb
❶ 将某物分成两部分或多部分,通常指用力或突然的动作使其分离。
“She split the log with an axe.”
(她用斧头劈开了木头。)
“The plate split in two when it fell on the floor.”
(盘子掉在地上时裂成了两半。)
noun
❶ 分裂或分开的结果,通常指裂口或分歧。
“There's a split in the seam of my pants.”
(我的裤子接缝处有个裂口。)
“The political party faced a major split last year.”
(这个政党去年面临了一次重大分裂。)
adjective
❶ 描述被分开或分裂的状态。
“We ordered a split pizza with different toppings on each half.”
(我们点了一份分半披萨,两边有不同的配料。)
“She has split loyalties between her two best friends.”
(她对两个最好的朋友都有忠诚,难以取舍。)
常见短语
split up — 指关系或群体的分离,常用于描述情侣分手或团队解散。
“After five years together, they decided to split up.”
(在一起五年后,他们决定分手。)
split the difference — 在争议中采取折中方案,双方各让一步达成妥协。
“You want $50 and I offer $30 - let's split the difference at $40.”
(你要50美元而我出30美元——我们折中一下40美元吧。)
split second — 极短的时间,瞬间,强调事情发生得非常快。
“In a split second, the car swerved to avoid the pedestrian.”
(汽车在一瞬间转向避开了行人。)