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middle

英  [ˈmɪdəl]
    

[ADJ, NOUN]

    ADJ. 形容词
  • 1当中的

    The middle object in a row of objects is the one that has an equal number of objects on each side.

    双语例句

    例:

    The middle button of his uniform jacket was strained over his belly.

    他制服上衣中间的那个扣子在他的肚子上绷得紧紧的。

    2中期的

    Middle is used to describe the part of a period of time that comes after the first part and before the last part.

    双语例句

    例:

    Many classical violinists and pianists become conductors in their middle years.

    许多古典小提琴手和钢琴演奏者在中年时变成了指挥家。

    NOUN. 名词
  • middles

    1[C 可数名词] 中间

    The middle of something is the part of it that is farthest from its edges, ends, or outside surface.

    双语例句

    例:

    Howard stood in the middle of the room sipping a cup of coffee.

    霍华德站在房子中间,一小口一小口地喝着一杯咖啡。

    例:

    They had a volleyball court in the middle of the courtyard.

    他们在院子中央有一个排球场。

    2[SING 单数型名词] 中期

    The middle of an event or period of time is the part that comes after the first part and before the last part.

    双语例句

    例:

    I woke up in the middle of the night and could hear a tapping on the window.

    我半夜醒来,听到轻敲窗户的声音。

    PHRASE. 习语
  • in the middle of

    1正忙于

    If you are in the middle of doing something, you are busy doing it.

    双语例句

    例:

    It's a bit hectic. I'm in the middle of cooking for nine people.

    有点儿忙不过来了。我正忙着给9个人做饭呢。

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