🇬🇧🇨🇳 fraction - 分数 : English Lesson

Meaning of "fraction" ("分数"), detailed definition, and a short video lesson below.

A fraction is a way to show that you have a piece of something instead of the whole thing, like when you cut a pizza into slices and you only get some of the slices, not the entire pizza.

Watch and listen to this English flashcard to understand the word in more detail, with an easy example sentence.

My dad said a fraction of his hair turned gray when he saw my report card, and I think it was the biggest fraction possible.

When I asked for a raise in allowance, my parents offered a fraction of a dollar and a full lecture.

The baby ate a fraction of her peas and used the rest as modern art on the high chair.

I cut my donut into fractions to share, then kept “just a little more than half” for quality control.

Fractions have been used for thousands of years—ancient Egyptians even used special fraction symbols to share bread and beer fairly, which is very important snack math.

At the park a girl held a round pizza and cut a fraction away, then gave another fraction to a friend. Each small fraction made each child smile. A shy boy got one more fraction and jumped up. The last fraction made the group clap and eat together, all happy. They felt warm inside.

This word is at the B2 level, which means it’s used in more complex conversations and texts. It helps you discuss abstract ideas, express opinions clearly, and engage in discussions on a variety of topics, both personal and professional.

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