first half

• 指某事物或某段时间的前半部分，常用于体育比赛、活动或时间段的语境中。

Refers to the initial portion or period of something, such as a game, event, or time frame, often used in sports or scheduling contexts.

1. First period of a gameA2formal

   The initial period of a sports match, typically in soccer, basketball, or American football, before the halftime break.

   上半场

   • The team scored two goals in the first half.
   • The first half ended with a score of 1-0.
   • The coach made adjustments after a disappointing first half.

2. First part of a periodB1formal

   The initial portion of any time period, such as a year, month, or event.

   前半段

   • Sales increased significantly in the first half of the year.
   • The first half of the movie was slow but the ending was exciting.
   • We completed the first half of the project ahead of schedule.