halfway

• 指位于两点之间等距的位置；也用于比喻义，表示不完整的、部分的或中途的。

Describes something that is at an equal distance between two points; also used figuratively to mean incomplete or partial.

1. EquidistantB1formal

   Located at an equal distance from the ends or extremes of something.

   等距的

   • The midpoint is exactly halfway between the two cities.
   • We stopped at a town halfway along the route.
   • The two marks are halfway between the top and bottom edges.

   同义词centralmedianmiddlemidway

2. MidwayB1formal

   At a point that is equally far from two opposite extremes or limits.

   中途的

   • She reached the halfway point of the marathon feeling strong.
   • The project is halfway complete.
   • He stood halfway down the stairs, listening.

   同义词centralintermediatemedianmiddlemidway

3. PartialA2informal

   Including only half or roughly half of the whole; incomplete.

   不完全的

   • They only gave a halfway answer to the question.
   • Don't do a halfway job – finish the task properly.
   • His apology sounded halfway sincere at best.

   同义词halfincompletelimitedmoderatepartpartial

   反义词completeentirefullwhole

• 副词，表示“在半路上、到两地之间等距的位置”，或“部分地、未完全地”。可用于物理距离、进度或程度。

An adverb meaning 'at or to a point equidistant between two others' or 'partially, not completely.' It can refer to physical distance, progress, or degree.

1. At the midpointA2formal

   At a point that is equally distant from the start and the end; in the middle.

   在中途

   • We stopped halfway up the mountain to rest.
   • The marathon runner was exhausted halfway through the race.
   • She paused halfway down the stairs to answer the phone.

   同义词midway

2. Partially or incompletelyB1informal

   To some extent; not fully or completely.

   一半

   • He only halfway listened to the instructions.
   • The project is only halfway finished.
   • She was halfway convinced by his argument.

   同义词halfincompletelypartiallypartlysomewhat

   反义词completelyentirelyfullytotallywholly