half-hour

half-hour的音标是[hɑːfˈaʊtə]，基本翻译是半小时，速记技巧是谐音记忆。

half-hour的英文词源：

half-hour来源于拉丁语词汇“semi-hora”，意为“半小时”。

变化形式：

1. hour：原形，表示小时。

2. half：表示一半，由hour派生而来。

相关单词：

1. quarter：一刻钟，等于十五分钟，由quarter表示一刻钟引申为四分之一。

2. thirty minutes：半小时，由half和minutes两个词组合而成，表示半小时的时间长度。

3. hourly：每小时的，表示时间频率。

4. half-past：意为半小时后，由half和past组合而成。

5. midday：中午，表示正午时分，与half-hour没有直接关系。

6. half-day：半天，表示半天的工作或学习时间，与half-hour有直接关系。

7. half-year：半年，由half和year两个词组合而成，表示半年的时间长度。

8. hourglass：沙漏，一种计时器，由hourglass形状引申为时间流逝的象征，与half-hour没有直接关系。

9. half-life：半衰期，指放射性元素自发生成相同数量同位素的半数所需的时间，与half-hour没有直接关系。

10. half-way：半途，表示在路程中一半的位置，与half-hour有直接关系。

常用短语：

1. half an hour

2. half an hour"s break

3. half an hour"s work

4. half an hour"s delay

5. half an hour"s journey

6. half an hour"s conversation

7. half an hour"s reading

例句：

1. We had a break of half an hour.

2. It took us half an hour to finish the work.

3. The journey took half an hour.

4. Half an hour"s reading is enough to relax me.

5. Half an hour"s conversation with my friends is enough to relieve my stress.

6. I need a break after work, so I take a half-hour walk every day.

英文小作文：

Half an Hour of Rest

Every day, I feel tired after work, but I always try to push myself to finish my tasks before taking a break. However, recently, I realized that I need to take a break more often to recharge my batteries and improve my productivity. So, I started to take a half-hour rest after work every day.

During this break, I usually go for a walk or listen to some music to relax my mind and body. It helps me to clear my mind and prepare for the next day"s work with a fresh mindset. Besides, it also helps me to maintain a healthy lifestyle and improve my overall well-being.

I believe that taking a break regularly is essential for maintaining good health and productivity. It helps us to avoid burnout and keep us motivated to work hard and achieve our goals. So, take a break more often and enjoy the benefits of a healthy lifestyle!