halftime /ˈhæˌftaɪm/

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  N-UNCOUNT Halftime is the short period of time between the two parts of a sports event such as a football, rugby, or basketball game, when the players take a short rest. (球赛的) 中场休息

  例：

  The game started in brilliant sunshine but during halftime fog closed in.

  比赛在灿烂的阳光中开始，但在中场休息时却起雾了。