first quarter

• Термин, обозначающий первые три месяца финансового или календарного года, или фазу Луны, когда освещена половина её видимой поверхности после новолуния.

A term referring to the first three months of a fiscal or calendar year, or the phase of the moon when half of its visible surface is illuminated after the new moon.

1. Lunar phaseB2formal

   The phase of the moon when it is half-illuminated, occurring about one week after the new moon.

   Первая четверть

   • The first quarter moon is visible in the afternoon and evening sky.
   • We observed the first quarter through a telescope.
   • The first quarter marks the halfway point between new moon and full moon.

2. Financial periodB2formal

   The first three-month period of a company's fiscal year.

   Первый квартал

   • The company reported strong sales in the first quarter.
   • Investors are waiting for the first quarter earnings report.
   • Our first quarter profits exceeded expectations.

3. Sports periodA2informalamerican

   The first of four equal periods of play in certain sports, such as basketball or American football.

   Первая четверть

   • The team scored 20 points in the first quarter.
   • He made a great play in the first quarter.
   • The first quarter ended with a tie score.