halve /hɑːv/ TEM4 ( halving, halved, halves )

• 1. 

  V-T/V-I When you halve something or when it halves, it is reduced to half its previous size or amount. 使减半; 减为一半

  例：

  Dr. Lee believes that men who exercise can halve their risk of colon cancer.

  李医生认为，男人坚持锻炼，可以使他们患结肠癌的风险减半。

• 2. 

  V-T If you halve something, you divide it into two equal parts. 把…对半分开

  例：

  Halve the pineapple and scoop out the inside.

  把菠萝对半切开，并取出内瓤。

• 3. 

  Halves is the plural of . (half)的复数形式