semi

• 名词，根据语境可指半独立式住宅、半挂卡车或半决赛。

A noun that can refer to a semi-detached house, a semi-trailer truck, or a semifinal competition, depending on context.

1. Semi-trailer truckA2informalamerican

   A large truck consisting of a tractor unit and a trailer for transporting goods.

   半挂车

   • A semi passed us on the highway.
   • He drives a semi for a living.
   • The semi was carrying a load of lumber.

   同义词articulated lorrytractor trailer

2. Semi-detached houseA2informalbritish

   A house that shares one common wall with another house.

   半独立式住宅

   • They live in a semi on the outskirts of town.
   • The semi has a small garden in the back.
   • She bought a semi in a quiet neighborhood.

   同义词semidetached

3. SemifinalB1informal

   A match or round in a competition that determines who will advance to the final.

   半决赛

   • The team won their semi and advanced to the finals.
   • She played in the semi of the tennis tournament.
   • The semi was a very close game.

   同义词semifinal