English-Thai Dictionary
semi-
PRF ครึ่ง kruang
semi-circular canal
N ท่อ ครึ่งวงกลม ของ หู ชั้นใน ซึ่ง ทำ หน้า ที่ รักษา สมดุล ของ ร่างกาย to-krung-wong-klom-kong-hu-chan-nai
semi-official
ADJ กึ่งทางการ kuang-tang-kan
Webster's 1828 Dictionary
SEMI-ACIDIFIED
a. or pp. Half acidified. [See Acidified. ]
SEMI-AMPLEXICAUL
a.[L. semi, amplexus, or amplector, to embrace, and caulis, stem. ] In botang, embracing the stem half way, as a stem.
SEMI-ANNUAL
a.[semi and annual. ] Half yearly.
SEMI-ANNUALLY
adv. Every half year.
SEMI-ANNULAR
a.[L. semi and annulus, a ring. ] Having the figure of a half circle; that is, half round.
SEMI-APERTURE
n.[semi and aperture. ] The half of an aperture.
SEMI-ARIAN
n.[See Arian. ] In ecclesiastical history, the Semi-arians were a branch of the Arians, who in appearance condemned the errors of Arius, but acquiesced in some of his principles, disguising them under more moderate terms. they did not acknowledge the Son to be consubstantial with the Father, that is, of the same substance, but admitted him to be of a like substance with the Father, not by nature, but by a peculiar priviledge.
SEMI-ARIAN
a.Pertaining to semi-arianism.
SEMI-ARIANISM
n.The doctrines or tenets of the Semi-arians. The semi-arianism of modern times consists in maintaining the Son to have been from all eternity begotten by the will of the father.
SEMI-BARBARIAN
a.[semi and barbarian. ] Half savage; partially civilized.
SEMI-CASTRATE
v.t.To deprive of one testicle.
SEMI-CASTRATION
n.Half castration; deprivation of one testicle.
SEMI-COLUMNAR
a.[semi and columnar. ] Like a half column; flat on one side and round on the other; a term of botany, applied to a stem, leaf or petiole.
SEMI-COMPACT
a.[semi and compact. ] Half compact; imperfectly indurated.
SEMI-CRUSTACEOUS
a.[semi and crustaceous. ] Half crustaceous.
SEMI-CYLINDRIC, SEMI-CYLINDRICAL
a.[semi and cylindric.] Half cylindrical.
SEMI-DEISTICAL
a.Half deistical; bordering on deism.
SEMI-DIAMETER
n.[semi and diameter. ] Half the diameter; a right line or the length of a right line drawn from the center or sphere to its circumference or periphery; a radius.
SEMI-DIAPASON
n.[semi and diapason. ] In music, an imperfect octave, or an octave diminished by a lesser semitone.
SEMI-DIAPENTE
n.An imperfect fifth; a hemi-diapente.
SEMI-DIAPHANEITY
n.[See Semidiaphanous. ] Half or imperfect transparency. [Little used. ] [Instead of this, translucency is used. ]
SEMI-DIAPHANOUS
a.[semi and diaphanous. ] Half or imperfecty transparent. [Instead of this, translecent is now used. ]
SEMI-DIATESSARON
n.[semi and diatessaron. ] In music, an imperfect or defective fourth.
SEMI-DITONE
n.[semi and It. ditono.] In music, a lesser third, having its terms as 6 to 5; a hemi-ditone.
SEMI-DOUBLE
n.[semi and double. ] In the Romish breviary, an office celebrated with less solemnity than the double ones, but with more than the single ones.
SEMI-FLUID
a.[semi and fluid. ] Imperfectly fluid.
SEMI-FORMED
a.[semi and formed. ] Half formed; imperfectly formed; as semi-formed crystals.
SEMI-INDURATED
a.[semi and indurated. ] Imperfectly indurated or hardened.
SEMI-LAPIDIFIED
a.[semi and lapidified.] Imperfectly changed into stone.
SEMI-LENTICULAR
a.[semi and lenticular. ] Half lenticular or convex; imperfectly resembling a lens.
SEMI-METAL
n.[semi and metal. ] An imperfect metal, or rather a metal that is not malleable, as bismuth, arsenic, nickel, cobalt, zinc, antimony, maganese, tungsten, molybden, and uranite. The name however is usually given to the regulus of these substances.
SEMI-METALLIC
a.Pertaining to a semi-metal, or partaking of its noture and qualities.
SEMI-OPA-COUS, SEMI-OPAKE
a.[L. semi and opacus.] Half transparent only.
SEMI-OPAL
n.A variety of opal.
SEMI-ORBICLAR
a.[semi and orbicular. ] Having the shape of a half orb or sphere.
SEMI-ORDINATE
n.[semi and ordinate. ] In conic sections, a line drawn at right angles to and bisected by the axis, and reaching from one side of the section to the other; the half of which is properly semi-ordinate, but is now called the ordinate.
SEMI-OSSEOUS
a.[semi and osseous. ] Half as hard as bone.
SEMI-OVATE
a.[semi and ovate. ] Half egg-shaped.
SEMI-OXYGENATED
a.Half saturated with oxygen.
SEMI-PALMATE, SEMI-PALMATED
a.[semi and palmate. ] Half palmated or webbed.
SEMI-PELAGIAN
n.In ecclesiastical history, the Semi-pelagians are persons who retain some tincture of the doctrines of pelagius. See Pelagianism. They hold that God has not by predestination dispensed his grace to one more than another; that Christ died to all men; that the grace purchased by Christ and necessary to salvation, is offered to all men; that man, before he receives grace, is capable of faith and holy desires; and that man being born free, is capable of accepting grace, or of resisting its influences.
SEMI-PELAGIAN
a.Pertaining to the Semi-pelagians, or other tenets.
SEMI-PELAGIANISM
n.The doctrines or tenets of the Semi-pelagians, supra.
SEMI-PELLUCID
a.[semi and pellucid. ] Half clear, or imperfectly transparent; as a semi-pellucid gem.
SEMI-PELLUCIDITY
n.The quality or state of being imperfecty transparent.
SEMI-PERSPICUOUS
a.[semi and perspicuous. ] Half transparent; imperfectly clear.
SEMI-PHLOGISTICATED
a.[semi and phlogisticated.] Partially impregnated with phlogiston.
SEMI-PRIMIGENOUS
a.[semi and primigenous. ] In geology, of a middle nature between substances of primary and secondaryformation.
SEMI-PROOF
n.[semi and proof. ] Half proof evidence from the testimony of a single witness. [Little used. ]
SEMI-PROTOLITE
n.[semi and Gr. first and stone. ] A species of fossil of a middle nature between substances of primary and those of secondary formation.
SEMI-QUADRATE, SEMI-QUARTILE
n.[L. semi and quadratus, or quartus, fourth. ] An aspect of the planets, when distant from each other at half a quadrant, or forty-five degrees, one sign and a half.
SEMI-QUINTILE
n.[L. semi and quintilis.] An aspect of the planets, when distant from each other half of the quintile, or thirty-six degrees.
SEMI-SAVAGE
a.[semi and savage. ] Half savage; half barbarian.
SEMI-SAVAGE
n.One who is half savage or imperfectly civilized.
SEMI-SEXTILE
n.[semi and sextile. ] An aspect of the planets, when they are distant from each other the twelfth part of a circle, or thirty degrees.
SEMI-SPHERIC, SEMI-SPHERICAL
a.[semi and spherical. ] Having the figure of a half sphere.
SEMI-SPHEROIDAL
a.[semi and spheroidal. ] Formed like a half spheroid.
SEMI-TRANSEPT
n.[semi and transept; L. trans and septum. ] the half of a transept or cross aisle.
SEMI-TRANSPARENT
a.[semi and transparent. ] Half or imperfectly transparent.
SEMI-TRANSPARENCY
n.Imperfect transparency; partial opakeness.
SEMI-VITREOUS
a.Partially vitreous.
SEMI-VITRIFICATION
n.[semi and vitrification. ] 1. The state of being imperfectly vitrified.
2. A substance imperfectly vitrified.
SEMI-VITRIFIED
a.[See Vitrify. ] Half or imperfectly vitrified; partially converted into glass.
SEMI-VOCAL
a.[semi and vocal. ] Pertaining to a semi-vowel; Half vocal; imperfectly sounding.
SEMI-VOWEL
n.[semi and vowel. ] In grammar, a half vowel, or an articulation which is accompanied with an imperfect sound. Thus el, em, en, though uttered with close organs do not wholly interrupt the sound; and they are called semi-vowels.
Webster's 1913 Dictionary
SEMI-
Sem "i-. Etym: [L. semi; akin to Gr. sami-, AS. sam-, and prob. to E.same, from the division into two parts of the same size. Cf. Hemi-, Sandelend.]
Defn: A prefix signifying half, and sometimes partly or imperfectly; as, semiannual, half yearly; semitransparent, imperfectly transparent.
Note: The prefix semi is joined to another word either with the hyphen or without it. In this book the hyphen is omitted except before a capital letter; as, semiacid, semiaquatic, semi-Arian, semiaxis, semicalcareous.
SEMI-ARIAN
Sem `i-A "ri *an, n. Etym: [See Arian. ] (Eccl. Hist. )
Defn: A member of a branch of the Arians which did not acknowledge the Son to be consubstantial with the Father, that is, of the same substance, but admitted him to be of a like substance with the Father, not by nature, but by a peculiar privilege.
SEMI-ARIAN
SEMI-ARIAN Sem "i-A "ri *an, a.
Defn: Of or pertaining to Semi-Arianism.
SEMI-ARIANISM
SEMI-ARIANISM Sem `i-A "ri *an *ism, n.
Defn: The doctrines or tenets of the Semi-Arians.
SEMI-CHRISTIANIZED
SEMI-CHRISTIANIZED Sem `i-Chris "tian *ized, a.
Defn: Half Christianized.
SEMI-DIESEL
SEMI-DIESEL Sem `i-Die "sel, a.
Defn: Designating an internal-combustion engine of a type resembling the Diesel engine in using as fuel heavy oil which is injected in a spray just before the end of the compression stroke and is fired without electrical ignition. The fuel is sprayed into an iron box (called a hot bulb or hot pot ) opening into the combustion chamber, and heated for ignition by a blast-lamp until the engine is running, when it is, ordinarily, kept red hot by the heat of combustion.
SEMI-PELAGIAN
Sem `i-Pe *la "gi *an, n. (Eccl. Hist. )
Defn: A follower of John Cassianus, a French monk (died about 448 ), who modified the doctrines of Pelagius, by denying human merit, and maintaining the necessity of the Spirit's influence, while, on the other hand, he rejected the Augustinian doctrines of election, the inability of man to do good, and the certain perseverance of the saints.
SEMI-PELAGIAN
SEMI-PELAGIAN Sem `i-Pe *la "gi *an, a.
Defn: Of or pertaining to the Semi-Pelagians, or their tenets.
SEMI-PELAGIANISM
SEMI-PELAGIANISM Sem `i-Pe *la "gi *an *ism, n.
Defn: The doctrines or tenets of the Semi-Pelagians.
SEMI-SAXON
SEMI-SAXON Sem `i-Sax "on, a.
Defn: Half Saxon; -- specifically applied to the language intermediate between Saxon and English, belonging to the period 115 - 125 .
New American Oxford Dictionary
semi-
semi- |ˈsɛmi | ▶prefix 1 half: semicircular. • occurring or appearing twice in a specified period: semiannual. 2 partly; in some degree or particular: semiconscious. • almost: semidarkness. ORIGIN from Latin; related to Greek hēmi -.
semi-deponent
semi-deponent |sɛmɪdɪˈpəʊnənt | ▶adjective (of a Latin verb ) having active forms in present tenses, and passive forms with active sense in perfect tenses.
semi-independent
sem i-in de pend ent ▶adjective partially free from outside control; not wholly depending on another's authority: detachments are semi-independent units that are armed differently from their regiment.
semi-infinite
semi-infinite |sɛmɪˈɪnfɪnɪt | ▶adjective Mathematics (of a line or solid ) limited in one direction and stretching to infinity in the other.
semi-invalid
sem i-in va lid |ˌsemēˈinvəlid, ˌsemˌī -ˌsɛmaɪ ˈɪnvələd | ▶noun a partially disabled or somewhat infirm person.
semi-modal
semi-modal ▶noun a verb that functions to some extent like a modal verb, typically in the way it forms negative and interrogative constructions. English semi-modals include need and dare .
semi-opera
sem i-op er a |ˌseˌmēˈäp (ə )rə, ˌsemˌī -ˌsɛmaɪ ˈɑpərə | ▶noun a drama or similar entertainment with a substantial proportion of vocal music in addition to instrumental movements.
semi-Pelagian
semi-Pelagian |ˌsɛmɪpɪˈleɪdʒɪən |Christian Theology ▶adjective denoting the doctrine that the first steps towards good can be taken by the human will, though supervening divine grace is needed for salvation. It was (questionably ) attributed to John Cassian (d.435 ), and was generally held to be heretical. See also Pelagius. ▶noun an adherent of the semi-Pelagian doctrine. DERIVATIVES semi-Pelagianism noun
semi-skimmed
semi-skimmed ▶adjective Brit. (of milk ) having had some of the cream removed.
Oxford Dictionary
semi-
semi- |ˈsɛmi | ▶prefix 1 half: semicircular. • occurring or appearing twice in a specified period: semi-annual. 2 partly; in some degree or particular: semi-conscious. • almost: semi-darkness. ORIGIN from Latin; related to Greek hēmi -.
semi-acoustic
semi-acoustic ▶adjective (of a guitar ) having one or more pickups and a hollow body, typically with f-holes. ▶noun a semi-acoustic guitar.
semi-annual
semi-annual |sɛmɪˈanjʊəl | ▶adjective occurring twice a year: their semi-annual meetings. DERIVATIVES semi-annually adverb
semi-autobiographical
semi-autobiographical ▶adjective (of a written work ) dealing partly with the writer's own life but also containing fictional elements.
semi-automatic
semi-automat ¦ic ▶adjective partially automatic: a semi-automatic gearbox. • (of a firearm ) having a mechanism for self-loading but not for continuous firing: semi-automatic rifles. ▶noun a semi-automatic firearm.
semi-autonomous
semi-autono ¦mous |sɛmɪɔːˈtɒnəməs | ▶adjective acting independently to some degree: semi-autonomous working groups. • (of a country, state, or community ) having a degree of, but not complete, self-government: one of Spain's 17 semi-autonomous regions.
semi-basement
semi-basement |sɛmɪˈbeɪsm (ə )nt | ▶noun a storey of a building partly below ground level.
semi-classical
semi-classic ¦al ▶adjective Physics (of a theory or method ) intermediate between a classical or Newtonian description and one based on quantum mechanics or relativity.
semi-conscious
semi-conscious |sɛmɪˈkɒnʃəs | ▶adjective only partially conscious: he dragged out the semi-conscious pilot.
semi-conservative
semi-conserva ¦tive ▶adjective Biochemistry relating to or denoting replication of a nucleic acid in which one complete strand of each double helix is directly derived from the parent molecule.
semi-crystalline
semi-crystal ¦line ▶adjective Chemistry (of a solid ) possessing crystalline character to some degree.
semi-cylinder
semi-cylinder ▶noun Geometry half of a cylinder cut longitudinally. DERIVATIVES semi-cylindrical adjective
semi-darkness
semi-darkness |sɛmɪˈdɑːknɪs | ▶noun [ mass noun ] a light level in which it is possible to see, but not clearly.
semi-deponent
semi-deponent |sɛmɪdɪˈpəʊnənt | ▶adjective (of a Latin verb ) having active forms in present tenses, and passive forms with active sense in perfect tenses.
semi-detached
semi-detached Brit. ▶adjective (of a house ) joined to another house on one side only by a common wall. ▶noun a semi-detached house.
semi-documentary
semi-documen ¦tary |sɛmɪdɒkjʊˈmɛnt (ə )ri | ▶adjective (of a film ) having a factual background and a fictitious story. ▶noun a semi-documentary film.
semi-dome
semi-dome |ˈsɛmɪdəʊm | ▶noun Architecture a half-dome formed by vertical section.
semi-double
semi-double |sɛmɪˈdʌb (ə )l | ▶adjective (of a flower ) intermediate between single and double in having only the outer stamens converted to petals.
semi-elliptical
semi-elliptic ¦al ▶adjective having the shape of half of an ellipse bisected by one of its diameters, especially the major axis.
semi-final
semi-final ▶noun a match or round immediately preceding the final, the winner of which goes on to the final. DERIVATIVES semi-finalist noun
semi-finished
semi-finished |sɛmɪˈfɪnɪʃt | ▶adjective prepared for the final stage of manufacture: crude steel and semi-finished metal products.
semi-fitted
semi-fitted |sɛmɪˈfɪtɪd | ▶adjective (of a garment ) shaped to the body but not closely fitted: a single-breasted semi-fitted jacket.
semi-fluid
semi-fluid |sɛmɪˈfluːɪd | ▶adjective having a thick consistency between solid and liquid. ▶noun a semi-fluid substance.
semi-independent
semi-independ ¦ent |sɛmɪɪndɪˈpɛnd (ə )nt | ▶adjective partially free from outside control.
semi-infinite
semi-infinite |sɛmɪˈɪnfɪnɪt | ▶adjective Mathematics (of a line or solid ) limited in one direction and stretching to infinity in the other.
semi-invalid
semi-invalid |sɛmɪˈɪnvəliːd | ▶noun a partially disabled or somewhat infirm person.
semi-lethal
semi-lethal ▶adjective Genetics relating to or denoting an allele or chromosomal abnormality which impairs the viability of most of the individuals homozygous for it.
semi-liquid
semi-liquid |sɛmɪˈlɪkwɪd | ▶adjective & noun another term for semi-fluid.
semi-literate
semi-literate |sɛmɪˈlɪt (ə )rət | ▶adjective unable to read or write with ease or fluency; poorly educated: a high proportion of the population is still relatively poor and semi-literate. • (of a text ) poorly written: the semi-literate glossies. DERIVATIVES semi-literacy noun
semi-modal
semi-modal ▶noun a verb that functions to some extent like a modal verb, typically in the way it forms negative and interrogative constructions. English semi-modals include need and dare .
semi-monocoque
semi-monocoque ▶adjective relating to or denoting aircraft or vehicle structures combining a load-bearing shell with integral frames.
semi-monthly
semi-monthly |sɛmɪˈmʌnθli | ▶adjective chiefly N. Amer. occurring or published twice a month: semi-monthly pay days.
semi-official
semi-official |sɛmɪəˈfɪʃ (ə )l | ▶adjective having some, but not full, official authority or recognition: a semi-official visit. DERIVATIVES semi-officially adverb
semi-opaque
semi-opaque |sɛmɪə (ʊ )ˈpeɪk | ▶adjective not fully clear or transparent.
semi-opera
semi-opera ▶noun a drama or similar entertainment with a substantial proportion of vocal music in addition to instrumental movements.
semi-Pelagian
semi-Pelagian |ˌsɛmɪpɪˈleɪdʒɪən |Christian Theology ▶adjective denoting the doctrine that the first steps towards good can be taken by the human will, though supervening divine grace is needed for salvation. It was (questionably ) attributed to John Cassian (d.435 ), and was generally held to be heretical. See also Pelagius. ▶noun an adherent of the semi-Pelagian doctrine. DERIVATIVES semi-Pelagianism noun
semi-permanent
semi-perman ¦ent |sɛmɪˈpəːm (ə )nənt | ▶adjective not permanent, but involving some stability or endurance: the company employs him on a semi-permanent basis. DERIVATIVES semi-permanently adverb
semi-precious
semi-precious ▶adjective denoting minerals which can be used as gems but are considered to be less valuable than precious stones.
semi-pro
semi-pro |sɛmɪˈprəʊ | ▶adjective & noun ( pl. semi-pros ) informal short for semi-professional.
semi-professional
semi-profes ¦sion ¦al ▶adjective receiving payment for an activity but not relying entirely on it for a living: a semi-professional musician. ▶noun a person who is engaged in an activity on a semi-professional basis.
semi-prone position
semi-prone pos |ition ▶noun another term for recovery position.
semi-retired
semi-retired |sɛmɪrɪˈtʌɪəd | ▶adjective having retired or withdrawn from employment or an occupation but continuing to work part-time or occasionally. DERIVATIVES semi-retirement noun
semi-rigid
semi-rigid |sɛmɪˈrɪʤɪd | ▶adjective stiff and solid, but not inflexible: a semi-rigid polyethylene hose. • (of an airship ) having a stiffened keel attached to a flexible gas container. • (of an inflatable boat ) having a rigid hull and inflatable sponsons.
semi-skilled
semi-skilled ▶adjective (of work or a worker ) having or needing some, but not extensive, training: assembly lines of semi-skilled workers.
semi-skimmed
semi-skimmed ▶adjective Brit. (of milk ) having had some of the cream removed.
semi-solid
semi-solid |sɛmɪˈsɒlɪd | ▶adjective highly viscous; slightly thicker than semi-fluid.
semi-submersible
semi-submers ¦ible ▶adjective denoting an oil or gas drilling platform or barge with submerged hollow pontoons able to be flooded with water when the vessel is anchored on site in order to provide stability. ▶noun a semi-submersible oil rig.
semi-synthetic
semi-synthet ¦ic |sɛmɪsɪnˈθɛtɪk | ▶adjective Chemistry (of a substance ) made by synthesis from a naturally occurring material.
semi-trailer
semi-trailer ▶noun chiefly N. Amer. a trailer having wheels at the back but supported at the front by a towing vehicle. • an articulated lorry.
semi-transparent
semi-transpar ¦ent |sɛmɪtransˈpar (ə )nt | ▶adjective partially or imperfectly transparent.
semi-tropics
semi-tropics |sɛmɪˈtrɒpɪks | ▶plural noun another term for subtropics. DERIVATIVES semi-tropical adjective
Duden Dictionary
semi-
se mi- , Se mi- Präfix Semi- lateinisch semi- = halb bedeutet in Bildungen mit Adjektiven oder Substantiven halb, fast, teilweise semistationär | Semivokal
French Dictionary
semi-
semi- élément Élément du latin signifiant « à demi ». L ’élément semi-, qui est invariable, se joint à un nom ou à un adjectif avec un trait d ’union. : Des semi-conducteurs, des armes semi-automatiques. Note Technique Par rapport au mot demi- qui s ’emploie couramment, le préfixe semi- est de registre plus technique.
semi-annuel
semi-annuel FORME FAUTIVE Calque de « semi-annual » pour semestriel.
semi-automatique
semi-automatique adj. adjectif Qui est partiellement automatique. : Une arme semi-automatique.
semi-auxiliaire
semi-auxiliaire adj. et n. m. adjectif et nom masculin grammaire Se dit d ’un verbe construit avec un infinitif et jouant le rôle d ’un auxiliaire pour situer le moment de l ’action (auxiliaire de temps ou d ’aspect ), pour marquer la possibilité, l ’obligation, la probabilité (auxiliaire de modalité ), pour indiquer que le sujet fait faire l ’action par autrui (auxiliaire factitif ). Note Grammaticale Exemples d ’auxiliaires de temps: • Antériorité – Aller + infinitif. Le réveil va sonner. – Être sur le point de + infinitif. Tu es sur le point de dormir. • Simultanéité – Se mettre à + infinitif. Les enfants se sont mis à jouer. – Finir de + infinitif. Ils finissent de manger. • Postériorité – Venir de + infinitif. Elle vient de téléphoner. – Avoir fini de + infinitif. Nous avons fini de discuter. Note Grammaticale Exemples d ’auxiliaires de modalité: • Possibilité – Pouvoir + infinitif. Ces adolescents peuvent fêter: ils ont réussi leurs examens. • Obligation – Devoir + infinitif. Ils doivent rentrer avant minuit. • Probabilité – Pouvoir, devoir + infinitif. Le chiffre d ’affaires peut atteindre un million. Il doit neiger ce soir. Note Grammaticale Exemples d ’auxiliaires factitifs: – Faire + infinitif. Nos voisins ont fait construire une maison. – Laisser + infinitif. Ils ont laissé les enfants dormir.
semi-circulaire
semi-circulaire adj. adjectif En demi-cercle. : Une allée semi-circulaire bordée de fleurs délimite le jardin.
semi-détachée (maison)
semi-détachée (maison ) FORME FAUTIVE Calque de « semi-detached house » pour maison jumelée.
semi-fini
semi-fini , ie adj. adjectif économie Se dit d ’un produit industriel qui a subi une transformation partielle (par opposition à matière première ), mais qui n ’est pas encore propre à la consommation (par opposition à produit fini ). : Des produits semi-finis. SYNONYME semi-ouvré .
semi-ouvré
semi-ouvré , ée adj. adjectif Se dit d ’un produit partiellement fabriqué. : Des produits semi-ouvrés. SYNONYME semi-fini .
semi-privée (chambre)
semi-privée (chambre ) FORME FAUTIVE Calque de « semi-private room » pour chambre à deux lits.
semi-remorque
semi-remorque n. m. et f. (pl. semi-remorques ) nom masculin Véhicule routier composé d ’un tracteur et d ’une remorque. nom féminin Remorque dont la partie antérieure s ’articule sur l ’arrière d ’un tracteur routier. : Une semi-remorque (et non *van, *vanne ).
Spanish Dictionary
semi-
semi- Elemento prefijal de origen latino que entra en la formación de nombres y adjetivos con el significado de ‘medio ’, ‘casi ’, ‘no del todo ’:semicorchea, semiconductor, semidormido, semitransparente .Cuando este prefijo se une a una palabra que comienza por i-, se produce una reducción vocálica (-ii- > -i- ). No obstante, no es válida esta reducción cuando cambia el significado de la palabra a la que se une el prefijo, como por ejemplo semiilegal .
Sanseido Wisdom Dictionary
semi-
sem i- /sémi , ｟米 ｠sémaɪ /接頭辞 〖形容詞 名詞 に付いて 〗1 半 …▸ semi automatic 半自動式の ▸ semi circle 半円 2 やや …, いくぶん …, 不十分な ▸ semi educated 半ば [中途半端な ]教育を受けた 3 〈一定期間内に 〉2回 (→bi- )▸ semi annual 年2回の
semi-detached
s è mi-det á ched /-t /形容詞 1 半ば離れた .2 ｟英 ｠〈家が 〉二軒一棟式の .名詞 C ｟英 ｠二軒一棟の家屋 (semi-detached house , ｟くだけて ｠semi; →detached ).
semi-professional
s è mi-prof é ssional 形容詞 半ば職業的な, セミプロの .名詞 C セミプロの人 .
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