divide
/dɪˈvaɪd/
CEFR level B1Topic Daily lifeWord #2949 in the learning path
分开；分配
Definitions
v. to separate something into parts or share it among people
分开；分配
v. to calculate how many times one quantity fits into another
除；除以
n. a major difference separating people or groups
分歧；差距
Example
Let's divide the cake into slices before everyone arrives.
趁大家还没来，我们先把蛋糕切成小块吧。
Unequal access to reliable internet services can deepen the digital divide between urban and rural communities.
获得可靠互联网服务的机会不均，可能加深城乡社区之间的数字鸿沟。
Collocations
- divide into groups
- divide equally
- divide by
- the digital divide
Word family
- division (n.)
- divided (adj.)
- divisible (adj.)
- divisive (adj.)
Synonyms
- separate
- split
Antonyms
- unite
- combine
Usage tip
divide into表示分成；divide by表示除以。
FAQ
- What does divide mean?
- to separate something into parts or share it among people to calculate how many times one quantity fits into another a major difference separating people or groups
- How is divide pronounced?
- UK /dɪˈvaɪd/, US /dɪˈvaɪd/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
