Wordiyofraction
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Definitions
n.
A small part of a whole; a mathematical expression showing one number divided by another, e.g. ¾.
小部分，一点儿；分数（如¾）
v.
To divide or break something into fractions or smaller parts.
将…分成若干部分；分馏
🧩 Root Breakdown
Root-derivedCommon Collocations
- 1.a fraction of...的一小部分
- 2.a [small/tiny/large] fraction小/极小/大的一部分
- 3.in a fraction of a second在瞬间内
Example Sentences
- 1.
Only a fraction of the population attended the meeting, despite its importance.
- 2.
In mathematics, fractions like 3/4 represent parts of a whole number.
- 3.
The accident occurred in a fraction of a second before anyone could react.