segment

• 名词，指整体中被分开或可以分开的一部分、一段或一个部门。

A noun referring to a part, section, or division of something that is separated or can be separated from the whole.

1. Part of a wholeB1formal

   A part or section of something that is divided or separated from the rest.

   部分

   • The orange was divided into several segments.
   • Each segment of the documentary focuses on a different topic.
   • The company operates in the technology segment of the market.

   同义词bitchunkcomponentdivisionfragmentpartpieceportionsectionslice

2. Geometric partB2formal

   A part of a line, circle, or other geometric figure cut off by a line or plane.

   几何部分

   • The teacher drew a segment of a circle on the board.
   • A line segment connects two points.
   • The area of the segment was calculated using a formula.

   同义词partpieceportionsection

3. Time or program partB1informal

   A distinct part of a broadcast, show, or schedule.

   节目片段

   • The news segment lasted for ten minutes.
   • The radio show has a comedy segment every hour.
   • The final segment of the movie was the most exciting.

   同义词featureinstallmentitempartpieceportionsectionslot

• 动词，表示将某物分割或分成若干部分或段。

A verb used to indicate the act of dividing or separating something into distinct parts or sections.

1. Divide into partsB2formal

   To separate or split something into distinct parts or sections.

   分割成部分

   • The market researchers segmented the audience by age group.
   • The company decided to segment its product line into luxury and budget categories.
   • The software allows you to segment the data for easier analysis.

   同义词break upcompartmentalizedividefragmentpartitionsectionseparatesplitsubdivide

   反义词amalgamatecombineintegratejoinmergeunite