split
split — 動詞
1. to break something apart by cutting or tearing, producing separate pieces; or to
分開；平分
將物品分開、切開或分配給多人
to break something apart by cutting or tearing, producing separate pieces; or to distribute something among people so that each gets a share.
Bilal split the log into pieces with an axe.
Bilal 用斧頭把木頭劈成碎片。
split + object + into + parts
The four friends split the cost of the taxi ride between them.
四個朋友分攤了計程車的費用。
split + object + between + people (share cost)
Hoa split her lip open when she fell off her bicycle.
Hoa 從腳踏車上摔下來時，摔裂了嘴唇。
The orange splits easily if you press on the seam.
這顆柳丁沿著紋路輕輕一壓就很容易剝開。
Camille and her brother split the pizza evenly between them.
Camille 和她的弟弟平均分掉了那塊披薩。
文法句型
split + object + into + parts
split + object + between/among + people
split + object + in half/two
split + (no object)
split + object + adjective (split something open)
用法筆記
Frequently used with 'up', 'into', 'between', 'among' to show how the division happens. The transitive form takes a direct object; the intransitive form describes the thing dividing itself.
常見錯誤
2. if a hard material splits, long narrow cracks or openings form in its surface, o
裂開；破裂
物品表面因壓力或溫差而出現裂縫
if a hard material splits, long narrow cracks or openings form in its surface, often because of heat, dryness, or pressure.
The old wooden table split down the middle after years in the sun.
那張舊木桌經過多年日曬，從中間裂開了。
material + split + location (time/condition)
Élise noticed that the paint on the ceiling had begun to split in several places.
Élise 注意到天花板的油漆有好幾處開始龜裂。
The dry ground split open under the summer heat.
乾燥的土地在盛夏高溫下裂開了口。
The bark of the old oak tree began to split in the freezing winter weather.
那棵老橡樹的樹皮在寒冷的冬天開始龜裂。
文法句型
split + (when/if/under) + condition
split + adverb
用法筆記
This sense is intransitive only — the material cracks on its own, not because someone actively splits it. Distinguish from verb/1 (DIVIDE) where a person or force actively separates something.
3. when members of a group disagree strongly and separate into smaller groups with
決裂；分裂
團體因意見不合而分成不同派系
when members of a group disagree strongly and separate into smaller groups with opposing views.
The committee split into two factions over the new budget plan.
委員會因新的預算方案分裂成兩派。
split + into + groups + over + issue
The issue of climate policy split the party down the middle.
氣候政策的議題使該政黨分裂成勢均力敵的兩邊。
issue + split + group (transitive, causing separation)
Tamar warned that the board would split if they did not find a way to agree.
Tamar 警告說，如果找不到共識的方法，董事會將會分裂。
After the election, the union split into three separate organisations.
選舉後，那個工會分裂成三個獨立的組織。
- unite
bringing groups together instead of apart
文法句型
split + (into) + groups
split + over + issue
split + (no object)
用法筆記
Subject is typically an organisation, political party, or group with internal disagreement. The transitive form (e.g. 'The issue split the group') means the issue caused the separation.
4. to accept a price or figure that lies midway between what each side originally p
折衷；妥協
雙方各退一步取中間價
to accept a price or figure that lies midway between what each side originally proposed.
Lucía wanted $120 for the lamp, and I offered $80, so we split the difference at $100.
Lucía 想以 120 元賣那盞燈，而我出價 80 元，所以我們折衷以 100 元成交。
split the difference at [amount]
The buyer and seller could not agree on a price until they decided to split the difference.
買賣雙方一直談不攏價格，直到他們同意折衷為止。
Eve suggested they split the difference between her holiday request and the manager's counteroffer.
Eve 建議在她的休假要求和經理的還價之間取一個中間值。
The tenants could not agree on a rent increase until the landlord offered to split the difference.
房客們對於漲租的金額無法達成共識，直到房東提議折衷。
- compromise
broader meaning — can involve any kind of mutual concession, not just a midpoint number
- meet halfway
more informal phrasal expression for reaching a middle ground
文法句型
split + the difference + (between X and Y)
用法筆記
Almost always used with the fixed phrase 'split the difference'. The difference being split is the gap between two numbers. Common in bargaining, negotiating, and everyday financial discussions.
常見錯誤
5. to reduce what you are asking for or change your position so that two sides can
讓步；退讓
降低要求以達成協議
to reduce what you are asking for or change your position so that two sides can reach an agreement.
Neither side wanted to split, so the negotiation went on for hours.
雙方都不願意讓步，因此協商持續了好幾個小時。
split as 'compromise' (negotiation context)
Allison refused to split, insisting on the full amount she had asked for.
Allison 拒絕讓步，堅持她要求全額的款項。
After hours of debate, both sides finally agreed to split.
經過數小時的辯論，雙方終於同意各退一步。
Bilal knew he would have to split if he wanted the deal to go through.
Bilal 知道如果想促成這筆交易，他就必須讓步。
- compromise
more formal; 'split' in this sense is informal
- insist
refusing to move from one's original position
文法句型
split + (no object) — in negotiation context
用法筆記
This sense overlaps with sense 4 (SPLIT DIFFERENCE) but is broader — it describes any compromise, not just splitting a numerical gap. Frequently used in informal negotiation contexts. Distinguish from sense 3 (GROUP SPLIT), where the result is separation rather than agreement.
6. to tell someone in authority a secret or damaging piece of information about ano
告密；出賣
向權威人士揭露他人的秘密
to tell someone in authority a secret or damaging piece of information about another person, especially one you were supposed to protect.
Gita split on her classmates when the teacher asked who had thrown the paper aeroplane.
老師問誰摺了紙飛機時，Gita 出賣了她的同學。
split + on + someone
Ravindra warned his friends not to split if the police questioned them.
Ravindra 警告他的朋友們，如果警察訊問他們，不要告密。
One of the gang members split and gave the others' names to the detectives.
幫派裡有一個人告密，向偵探供出了其他人的名字。
The teenagers split on their leader when the principal offered to reduce their punishment.
當校長提出可以減輕處罰時，那些青少年出賣了他們的老大。
文法句型
split + on + someone
split + (no object)
用法筆記
Strongly informal and negative in tone. Typically used in contexts of criminal activity, school mischief, or group secrets. The phrase 'split on someone' always has a negative connotation of betrayal.
7. to depart from somewhere, often in a hurry or without saying goodbye.
離開；閃人
匆忙或不告而別
to depart from somewhere, often in a hurry or without saying goodbye.
Haruto decided to split when he saw his ex-girlfriend walk into the party.
Haruto 看到前女友走進派對，便決定閃人了。
split = leave quickly (informal)
The band split after the show without speaking to any of the fans.
樂團在演出結束後就離開了，沒有跟任何粉絲說話。
Nala heard a siren and told everyone it was time to split.
Nala 聽到警笛聲，告訴大家該離開了。
The guests split before the police even arrived at the house.
客人們在警察抵達那棟房子之前就離開了。
- leave
neutral and formal; 'split' is much more casual
- get out of
informal phrasal verb; similar register
- take off
informal; implies sudden departure
文法句型
split + (no object)
split + location adverb
用法筆記
Very informal — common in casual conversation but inappropriate in formal writing. Often implies a hasty or secretive departure. Not to be confused with sense 8 (SEPARATE), which is about ending a relationship.
8. to end a romantic relationship or stop being together as a couple.
分手；分開
結束戀愛關係
to end a romantic relationship or stop being together as a couple.
Maja and Christopher split up after dating for three years.
Maja 和 Christopher 交往三年後分手了。
split + up (end a romantic relationship)
Hannah's parents split when she was eight years old.
Hannah 八歲時她的父母就分開了。
Allison decided to split with her partner after months of arguing.
Allison 經過幾個月的爭吵後，決定和伴侶分手。
The couple tried therapy, but they still ended up splitting.
那對伴侶嘗試過諮商，但最後還是分手了。
- get together
starting a relationship
- reconcile
repairing a broken relationship
文法句型
split + up + (with someone)
split + (no object)
split + up
用法筆記
Commonly appears as the phrasal verb 'split up' (inseparable). Can be used with 'with' to specify the person ('split up with someone'). More common in British English than American English for relationship endings.
常見錯誤
split — 名詞
1. a long thin opening or break in the surface of something, caused by it tearing o
裂縫；裂口
物體表面細長的裂開處
a long thin opening or break in the surface of something, caused by it tearing or separating.
There was a visible split in the wall where the house had settled unevenly.
牆壁上有一道明顯的裂縫，是因為房屋不均勻下沉造成的。
split in [surface/material]
Sade noticed a thin split running along the entire length of the wooden door.
Sade 注意到那扇木門上有一道細長的裂縫，從頭到尾貫穿整片門板。
Light was coming through a small split in the fabric of the old tent.
光線透過舊帳篷布料上的一個小裂縫照了進來。
Élise repaired the split in her hiking trousers with strong tape.
Élise 用強力膠帶修補了登山褲上的裂口。
用法筆記
Often used for damage in wood, fabric, plastic, or other materials where a clean break forms a thin opening. 'Crack' is more common for glass or stone, while 'split' typically describes wood or fabric.
2. when the members of an organisation or community disagree so strongly that they
分裂；分歧
團體因意見不合而產生的分化
when the members of an organisation or community disagree so strongly that they form smaller opposing groups.
The deep split within the party caused two leaders to emerge before the election.
黨內嚴重的分裂導致選前出現了兩位領袖。
split within [group]
A split in the family over the inheritance kept them from speaking for years.
家族因遺產問題而分裂，導致多年不說話。
split in [group] over [issue]
The board tried hard to avoid a split, but the disagreement was too deep.
董事會極力避免分裂，但分歧實在太深了。
Hoa warned that the proposed changes would cause a split among the members.
Hoa 警告說，提議的變更會導致成員之間產生分裂。
- unity
when a group stays together
用法筆記
Used with 'in', 'within', 'among', or 'between' to show where the division happens. 'Split over [issue]' names the topic causing the disagreement. Often collocates with 'deep', 'serious', or 'growing'.
3. a position in gymnastics, dance, or yoga where one leg is stretched forward and
劈腿；一字馬
體操或舞蹈的雙腿伸展姿勢
a position in gymnastics, dance, or yoga where one leg is stretched forward and the other backward, both forming a straight line with the floor.
The gymnast practised her splits every morning to improve her flexibility.
那位體操選手每天練習劈腿，以增進柔軟度。
do/practise the splits
Haruto could do the splits after just three months of yoga classes.
Haruto 只上了三個月的瑜伽課就能做一字馬了。
The dance instructor showed the class how to lower into a split safely.
舞蹈老師向全班示範如何安全地做出劈腿姿勢。
Camille held her split for ten seconds during the gymnastics routine.
Camille 在體操表演中保持劈腿姿勢長達十秒鐘。
用法筆記
Almost always used in the plural form 'the splits' or 'splits'. Common set expressions: 'do the splits', 'hold a split'. Not used in the singular countably (❌ 'a split position') except in technical descriptions.
常見錯誤
4. a runner's or swimmer's time measured at a particular stage of a contest, or the
分段時間
比賽中途各段累計時間
a runner's or swimmer's time measured at a particular stage of a contest, or the interval needed to cover a portion of the full distance.
The runner's split at the halfway mark was forty-five seconds ahead of schedule.
那位跑者在半程的分段時間比預定快了四十五秒。
split at [point] = time at that point
Christopher checked his split times on his watch after each kilometre of the marathon.
Christopher 在馬拉松的每一公里後都查看手錶上的分段時間。
split times = times for segments
The coach recorded every split during the 400-metre race to find where the athlete slowed down.
教練記錄了四百公尺比賽中的每個分段時間，以找出選手在哪裡速度變慢了。
The swimmer's final split was faster than the first, showing good pacing.
那位泳將最後一段的分段時間比第一段還快，顯示配速得宜。
用法筆記
Common in competitive running, swimming, and cycling. A 'split time' helps athletes see how their speed changes over different parts of a race. Often appears in the compound noun 'split time'.
split — 形容詞
1. describing something that has been divided into parts, or a group that is sharpl
分裂的
被分開或有不同意見的狀態
describing something that has been divided into parts, or a group that is sharply divided by disagreement.
The audience was split on whether the film deserved to win the top prize.
觀眾對於那部電影是否該得首獎的看法分歧。
be split on/over [issue]
Bilal found a split board in the pile and set it aside for firewood.
Bilal 在那堆木頭裡發現一塊裂開的木板，便把它放到一旁準備當柴燒。
The jury remained split even after three days of careful discussion.
陪審團經過三天的仔細討論後仍然意見分歧。
A split society rarely makes progress on important national issues.
一個分裂的社會很難在重大國家議題上取得進展。
- united
joined together as a whole
用法筆記
Used predicatively with 'be', 'remain', 'become' ('the group is split'). When modifying a noun directly ('a split society'), it describes a group divided by conflict. For physical objects, describes damage (a split piece of wood).