Definition of semi-final in English:

semi-final

nounsɛmɪˈfʌɪn(ə)l

A match or round immediately preceding the final, the winner of which goes on to the final.
半决赛
as modifier their semi-final defeat
Example sentencesExamples
- I got to the semi-finals of my first tournament and knew that I wanted to play professionally.
- The league is being played in four geographical groups, with two semi-finals and a final at the end of the season.
- After so many lost finals and semi-finals and rank bad breaks, does his team still have the stomach for the fight?
- Chinese women have made the semi-finals in hockey and the quarter-finals in volleyball.
- The Marshfield men beat favourites Morecambe in a thrilling game to reach the semi-finals.
- The win gives Bronte a home tie in the semi-final when they will meet Grassington United.
- Stevens was gracious in defeat and he has now lost two finals in addition to three semi-finals at Sheffield.
- A number of other athletes got through to the finals and semi-finals of their events.
- The team progressed from Saturday's semi-finals to reach the final on Sunday.
- Without question it was being knocked out of the play-off semi-final by Cardiff.
- He played for the Catalan club in the semi-finals of the Champions' League in 2000.
- They only just lost in their semi-final missing out on the opportunity of an all Ilkley final.
- Two tables will be used in the main theatre for the quarter-finals and one for the semi-finals and final.
- The winners of the semi-finals will take part in a county final to decide the winner.
- England beat them in the semi-final in one of the best games of the tournament.
- Actually it was the quarter-final, the semi-final and the final all in one night.
- The semi-finals and final will be played this coming Sunday at New Earswick.
- England have only made the semi-finals twice and been knocked out in the first round four times.
- That may be the case but Mowbray still wants semi-finals and finals for his players.
- The top two teams in each division will play off in a semi-final followed by a final to decide the winners.
Synonyms
contest, competition, game, tournament, tie, cup tie, event, fixture, trial, test, test match, meet, bout, fight, duel

Derivatives

semi-finalist

nounsɛmɪˈfʌɪnəlɪst

He was afforded a bit of leeway as a World Cup semi-finalist, as the normal length of service is two years.
Example sentencesExamples
- In fact, for the first time in many years, none of the men's semi-finalists was a former or the current National champion.
- It was the Swede's 24th goal in 72 internationals but after that the 1994 semi-finalists lost their early momentum.
- Most World Cups have an oddball semi-finalist and Ukraine have the potential to be this year's.
- The losing semi-finalists play off for the bronze medal.

Rhymes

doctrinal, final, spinal, urinal

单词	semi-final
释义	Definition of semi-final in English: semi-final nounsɛmɪˈfʌɪn(ə)l A match or round immediately preceding the final, the winner of which goes on to the final. 半决赛 as modifier their semi-final defeat Example sentencesExamples I got to the semi-finals of my first tournament and knew that I wanted to play professionally. The league is being played in four geographical groups, with two semi-finals and a final at the end of the season. After so many lost finals and semi-finals and rank bad breaks, does his team still have the stomach for the fight? Chinese women have made the semi-finals in hockey and the quarter-finals in volleyball. The Marshfield men beat favourites Morecambe in a thrilling game to reach the semi-finals. The win gives Bronte a home tie in the semi-final when they will meet Grassington United. Stevens was gracious in defeat and he has now lost two finals in addition to three semi-finals at Sheffield. A number of other athletes got through to the finals and semi-finals of their events. The team progressed from Saturday's semi-finals to reach the final on Sunday. Without question it was being knocked out of the play-off semi-final by Cardiff. He played for the Catalan club in the semi-finals of the Champions' League in 2000. They only just lost in their semi-final missing out on the opportunity of an all Ilkley final. Two tables will be used in the main theatre for the quarter-finals and one for the semi-finals and final. The winners of the semi-finals will take part in a county final to decide the winner. England beat them in the semi-final in one of the best games of the tournament. Actually it was the quarter-final, the semi-final and the final all in one night. The semi-finals and final will be played this coming Sunday at New Earswick. England have only made the semi-finals twice and been knocked out in the first round four times. That may be the case but Mowbray still wants semi-finals and finals for his players. The top two teams in each division will play off in a semi-final followed by a final to decide the winners. Synonyms contest, competition, game, tournament, tie, cup tie, event, fixture, trial, test, test match, meet, bout, fight, duel Derivatives semi-finalist nounsɛmɪˈfʌɪnəlɪst He was afforded a bit of leeway as a World Cup semi-finalist, as the normal length of service is two years. Example sentencesExamples In fact, for the first time in many years, none of the men's semi-finalists was a former or the current National champion. It was the Swede's 24th goal in 72 internationals but after that the 1994 semi-finalists lost their early momentum. Most World Cups have an oddball semi-finalist and Ukraine have the potential to be this year's. The losing semi-finalists play off for the bronze medal. Rhymes doctrinal, final, spinal, urinal
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