half-yearly

half-yearly的音标是[hɑːf"jɪərɪlɪ]，基本翻译是“半年一次的”，速记技巧是“半（hɑːf）+年（jɪər）+一次（ɪlɪ）”。

英文单词“half-yearly”的词源：

词根“half”表示“一半”，是原始印欧词根。

前缀“half-”在英语中表示“半”或“二分之一”。

词尾“-ly”表示“状态或方式”。

变化形式：

过去式：halved。

过去分词：halved。

现在分词：halving。

相关单词：

1. half-year（半年）：表示时间，指一年中的一半时间。

2. semi-annual（半年度的）：由前缀“semi-”和“annual”组成，指一年两次的报告或付款时间。

3. annual report（年度报告）：由“annual”和“report”组成，指每年发布的报告，通常包含公司或组织的财务信息。

4. bi-monthly（双月刊）：由前缀“bi-”和“monthly”组成，指每两个月出版一次的刊物。

5. quarterly（季度的）：由前缀“quart-”或“quarter”和“-ly”组成，指按季度出版的刊物。

6. bimonthly（双月刊）：与“semi-annual”相似，指每两个月出版一次的刊物。

7. semi-monthly（半月刊）：由前缀“semi-”和“monthly”组成，但不如“semi-annual”常用。

8. half-time（半场休息）：足球等运动中的术语，指比赛的一半时间。

9. half-day（半天）：指一天中的一半时间，通常用于工作或学习。

10. half-life（半衰期）：物理学中的术语，指放射性元素自发生成相同数量另一种元素所需的时间的一半。

常用短语：

1. half-yearly report

2. on a half-yearly basis

3. half-yearly review

4. half-yearly progress report

5. half-yearly financial statement

6. half-yearly dividend

7. half-yearly revenue

例句：

1. We are required to submit a half-yearly report on our progress in implementing our business plan.

2. We need to conduct a half-yearly review of our operations to ensure that we are on track to meet our objectives.

3. The company has been making steady progress in its half-yearly report, with revenue up by 10% compared to last year.

4. The company has been paying half-yearly dividends for the past few years, providing shareholders with a regular source of income.

5. The company"s half-yearly financial statement showed a significant increase in profits, indicating that the business is performing well.

6. We need to keep our half-yearly targets in mind when making decisions about our budgeting and resource allocation.

7. The company"s half-yearly revenue exceeded expectations, indicating that its business model is working well and generating sustainable profits.

英文小作文：

Half-Yearly Review - Our Business Perspective

As we approach the end of the first half of the year, it"s time for a half-yearly review of our business performance and progress. Through this review, we can identify areas for improvement and opportunities for growth, ensuring that we are on track to achieve our long-term objectives.

Looking at our financial statements, we can see that revenue has increased by 15% compared to last year, while profits have also increased significantly. This is a testament to the effectiveness of our business model and the hard work of our team. However, we must remain vigilant and continue to innovate and adapt to stay ahead of the competition.

We have also made significant progress in areas such as customer satisfaction and product development, which have contributed to our growth and success. However, we must remain focused on areas where we still have room for improvement, such as improving efficiency and reducing costs.

Going forward, we need to maintain our focus on key areas and continue to invest in our people and technology to ensure that we remain competitive in the market. With this in mind, we are confident that we will continue to grow and succeed in the second half of the year and beyond.