half

half的音标是[hɑːf]，基本意思是“一半”或“二分之一”。记忆技巧是：half意为“一半”，由“hal”和“f”两个部分组成，其中“hal”源自阿拉伯语，意为“一半”，而“f”则表示强调。

英文单词“half”的词源：

half这个词源于古英语单词“haefel”，意为“一半”。

变化形式：

1. 比较级：halfer, heftriest。

2. 最高级：halfsomest, heftriest。

相关单词：

1. half-day：半天 - 指一天的一半时间。

2. half-empty：半空的 - 形容事物处于半完成或半失败的状态。

3. half-fare：半价 - 指票价的一半。

4. half-life：半衰期 - 用于描述放射性元素的放射强度逐渐减少一半所需的时间。

5. half-year：半年 - 指一年中的一半时间。

6. half-dozen：半打 - 表示数量的一半或六分之一。

7. half-hearted：半心半意的 - 形容做事不专心或不认真。

8. half-truth：半真半假的陈述 - 指部分真实，部分虚假的陈述。

9. half-way：半途的 - 形容处于某个阶段或过程中的一半位置。

10. halftime：中场休息 - 指比赛或演出中一半时间结束时的休息时间。

常用短语：

1. half of

2. half as

3. half way

4. on the half

5. half way up

6. half and half

7. in half

例句：

1. Half of the students passed the exam.

2. He is half as tall as his sister.

3. We are halfway through the project.

4. She is standing half on the grass and half on the path.

5. Half of my childhood memories are of playing in the woods.

6. They shared half of the cake between them.

7. The book was cut in half when it was dropped.

英文小作文：

Half of Life

Life is like a journey, filled with ups and downs, successes and failures, joy and sorrow. Half of life is about learning from our experiences and making the most of what we have. We should never give up on our dreams, no matter how difficult they may seem to be. Instead, we should embrace them with courage and determination, knowing that they will help us grow as individuals and make our lives more meaningful.

On the other hand, half of life is about enjoying the little things in life, like a sunny day, a cup of coffee, or a good book. We should appreciate the beauty and simplicity of life, and let go of the unnecessary stresses and worries that can sometimes take over our minds. By doing so, we can find peace within ourselves and create a better life for ourselves and those we love.

In conclusion, life is a journey that we should embrace with open arms, learning from our experiences and cherishing the moments that make us happy. By doing so, we can create a fulfilling life that is worth living and remembering for a lifetime.