halve
/hɑːv/ · /hæv/
CEFR level B2Topic EconomyWord #4732 in the learning path
减半
Definitions
v. To reduce something to half its original amount.
减半
v. To divide something into two equal parts.
把…分成两半
Example
Sharing a taxi would halve the cost for each person.
两人合乘一辆出租车，每人的费用就能减半。
The city aims to halve household food waste by expanding composting services and promoting more careful shopping.
该市计划通过扩大堆肥服务和提倡更审慎的购物，将家庭食物浪费减半。
Collocations
- halve the cost
- halve emissions
- halve a lemon
Word family
- half (n)
- halved (adj)
Antonyms
- double
Usage tip
halve是动词，half可作名词；halve中的l不发音。
FAQ
- What does halve mean?
- To reduce something to half its original amount. To divide something into two equal parts.
- How is halve pronounced?
- UK /hɑːv/, US /hæv/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
