quar.tern
n.(名词)One fourth of something, especially of some weights and measures.四分之一:某物的四分之一,尤指某些重量单位及度量单位的Chiefly British A loaf of bread weighing about 4 pounds (.8 kilograms).【多用于英国】 四磅重的面包:一块重约四磅(.8公斤)的面包
来源:Middle English quartron 中古英语 quartron from Old French quarteron 源自 古法语 quarteron from quartier [quarter] * see quarter 源自 quartier [四分之一] *参见 quarter