lifetime
gb/lˈaɪftˌaɪm/ us/lˈaɪftˌaɪm/
A2
إنجليزي
~ 4800
المعاني
0 معنى
اسم
A2
quantity
1
Entire span of a person's life
The whole time that someone is alive.
نمط الاستخدام:
[someone]'s lifetime
غلطة شائعة:
Learners sometimes confuse 'lifetime' with 'lifespan'. 'Lifetime' is often used for people and can be more personal or emotional, while 'lifespan' is more neutral or scientific.
مرادفات
lifespan (Often used for both people and animals; slightly more scientific in tone.)
أضداد
moment (Refers to a very short period of time, the opposite of an entire life span.)
تراكيب شائعة
in my lifetime
|during his lifetime
|over a lifetime
|average lifetime
مواضيع
daily life
|time
|personal
|core_vocabulary
أمثلة
- She achieved more in her lifetime than many do in several.
- He collected stamps throughout his lifetime.
- During her lifetime, she traveled to over 50 countries.
- My grandfather saw many changes over his lifetime.
- The invention changed the course of his lifetime.
أمثلة للمتعلمين
- He worked hard all his lifetime.
- She met many people in her lifetime.
- In my lifetime, I have seen big changes.
- They were friends for a lifetime.
اسم
B1
quantity
2
Time something remains usable
The time something can be used before it stops working well.
نمط الاستخدام:
[something]'s lifetime
مرادفات
service life ('Service life' is more technical and often used in engineering contexts.)
أضداد
failure ('Failure' marks the end of usefulness, the opposite of the usable period.)
تراكيب شائعة
battery lifetime
|product lifetime
|system lifetime
|service lifetime
مواضيع
technology
|products
|time
أمثلة
- The battery has a lifetime of about five years.
- Regular maintenance can extend the lifetime of your car.
- This paint offers a longer lifetime than standard brands.
- The software's lifetime is expected to be at least a decade.
أمثلة للمتعلمين
- This phone has a short battery lifetime.
- Good care will make the bike's lifetime longer.
- The light bulb has a long lifetime.
اسم
B1
event
3
Once-in-a-life opportunity
A very special chance that you will probably have only once in your life.
نمط الاستخدام:
[a/an] lifetime [opportunity/experience]
مرادفات
once-in-a-lifetime chance ('Once-in-a-lifetime' is a fixed phrase emphasizing rarity.)
أضداد
everyday occurrence ('Everyday occurrence' refers to something ordinary and frequent, opposite of rare.)
تراكيب شائعة
a lifetime opportunity
|a lifetime experience
|a trip of a lifetime
مواضيع
experiences
|personal
|opportunity
|time
|daily_life
أمثلة
- Winning that scholarship was the opportunity of a lifetime.
- Climbing Mount Everest was truly the experience of a lifetime.
- Meeting the president was a lifetime moment for her.
أمثلة للمتعلمين
- This trip is the chance of a lifetime.
- It was the best day of my lifetime.
- Meeting my hero was a lifetime experience.
القواعد
الصيغة المعجمية
lifetime
IPA
GB/lˈaɪftˌaɪm/
US/lˈaɪftˌaɪm/
المقاطع والنبر
life - time (٢ مقاطع)
Stress on 1st syllable (life)
تصريفات الكلمة
Noun
- Base: lifetime
- Plural: lifetimes
عيلة الكلمة
تعبيرات
(the) chance of a lifetime
1/ðə t͡ʃˈæns əv ə lˈaɪftˌaɪm/
fixed phrase
(Best) rare opportunity ever
(The) best and rarest chance you will have in your life.
أمثلة
- "Getting that internship was the chance of a lifetime for her career."
- "Winning the competition gave him the chance of a lifetime to perform on stage."
(the) experience of a lifetime
1/ðə ɪkspˈɪɹiəns əv ə lˈaɪftˌaɪm/
fixed phrase
(the) experience of a lifetime
(the) experience of a lifetime
once in a lifetime
1/wˈʌns ˈɪn ə lˈaɪftˌaɪm/
fixed phrase
Happens only once ever
Happening only one time in your whole life.
أمثلة
- "This concert is a once in a lifetime event," said the promoter.
- "Traveling to Antarctica was a once in a lifetime experience for me."