semi
noun [ C ] informal uk/ˈsem.i/ us/ˈsem.aɪ/ semis
(COMPETITION)
半决赛
one of the two games that are played to decide who will take part in the final game of a competition
We got through to the semis. 我们进入了半决赛。
Synonym: semifinal
(HOUSE)
UK 半独立式房子
a house that is semi-detached
(VEHICLE)
US (UK articulated lorry)铰接式大货车
a large lorry for carrying goods, consisting of a strong front part that pulls a large box-like container behind it