quarters
Произношение: [ˈkwɔrtərz]
Контекст: «time»
(noun) a quarter is a period of three months. It divides the year into four parts. Each part is the same length.
Пример
The company reported strong earnings in the second quarter of the year.
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In the past quarter, they did not meet their sales goals.
Пример
When does the next quarter start for the business?
Контекст: «money»
(noun) a quarter is a coin worth 25 cents in U.S. currency. It's the same as one fourth of a dollar.
Пример
I found a quarter in my pocket while washing my clothes.
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I can't buy a candy bar because I don't have a quarter.
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Do you have a quarter to help me pay for the bus?
Контекст: «housing»
(noun) quarters refer to living spaces or accommodations, especially for soldiers or workers. These are places where people stay.
Пример
The soldiers were assigned to their quarters for the duration of the training.
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Many employees dislike the old quarters provided by the company.
Пример
Where are your quarters located on the base?
Контекст: «division»
(noun) quarters can also mean one-fourth of something. This is used in different contexts, like dividing objects or people into parts.
Пример
He shared his pizza into quarters so everyone could have a piece.
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The quarter of the group that did not participate felt left out.
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Can we divide the cake into quarters for the party?