Split



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• n. / v. 分裂, 裂开
• ［英］ 分裂, 裂开 ( to divide lengthwise usu. along a grain or seam)
• ［例］ split the firewood with an axe／split into factions ( 分裂成多个派别)

Webster Collegiate

I. verb (split; splitting)

• Etymology: Dutch splitten, from Middle Dutch; akin to Middle High German splīzen to split and probably to Old High German spaltan to split
• Date: 1567
• transitive verb
  • 1.
    • a. to divide lengthwise usually along a grain or seam or by layers
    • b. to affect as if by cleaving or forcing apart <the river splits the town in two>
  • 2.
    • a.
      • (1) to tear or rend apart ; burst
      • (2) to subject (an atom or atomic nucleus) to artificial disintegration by fission
    • b. to affect as if by breaking up or tearing apart ; shatter <a roar that split the air>
  • 3. to divide into parts or portions: as
    • a. to divide between persons ; share
    • b. to divide into factions, parties, or groups
    • c. to mark (a ballot) or cast or register (a vote) so as to vote for candidates of different parties
    • d.
      • (1) to divide or break down (a chemical compound) into constituents <split a fat into glycerol and fatty acids>
      • (2) to remove by such separation <split off carbon dioxide>
    • e. to divide (stock) by issuing a larger number of shares to existing shareholders usually without increase in total par value
  • 4. to separate (the parts of a whole) by interposing something <split an infinitive>
  • 5. leave <split the party><split town>
• intransitive verb
  • 1.
    • a. to become split lengthwise or into layers
    • b. to break apart ; burst
  • 2.
    • a. to become divided up or separated off <split into factions><split from the group>
    • b. to sever relations or connections ; separate
    • c. leave; especially to leave without delay <split for the coast>
  • 3. British to betray confidence ; act as an informer — usually used with on
  • 4. to apportion shares
• Synonyms: see tear

II. adjective

• Date: 1593
• 1. divided, fractured
• ［b］［c da

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