hemisphere

A noun referring to half of a sphere, especially half of the Earth's surface divided by the equator or a meridian, or half of the brain.

• 🇨🇳名词，指球体的一半，尤指地球被赤道或子午线分成的半个球面，也指大脑的半球。

1. Half of the Earth B1 formal scientific

   One of the two halves of the Earth, divided by the equator (Northern and Southern) or by the prime meridian (Eastern and Western).

   • The Northern Hemisphere experiences summer in June.
   • Australia is located in the Southern Hemisphere.
   • The equator divides the Earth into two hemispheres.

   🇨🇳半球

2. Half of the brain B2 formal scientific

   One of the two halves of the cerebrum of the brain, controlling different functions.

   • The left hemisphere of the brain controls language.
   • Damage to the right hemisphere can affect spatial awareness.
   • Scientists study how each hemisphere processes information.

   🇨🇳大脑半球

   同义词: cerebral hemisphere

• hemispheres plural form
• hemispheres' possessive plural form
• hemisphere's possessive singular form