duration
gb/dˈʊɹˈeɪʃən/ us/dˈʊɹˈeɪʃən/
B1
الإنجليزية
~ 4000
المعاني
0 معنى
اسم
B1
entity
1
length of time something lasts
The amount of time that something continues.
نمط الاستخدام:
the duration of [something]
خطأ شائع:
Learners sometimes confuse 'duration' with 'date' or 'deadline'. 'Duration' means how long something lasts, not when it happens or ends.
المرادفات
length (Refers to the extent of time or space, but can also apply to physical distance.)
|
period (A span of time, often used for specific intervals or repeated cycles.)
الأضداد
instant (A single moment in time, the opposite of a span or period.)
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moment (A very short point in time, contrasting with an extended period.)
المتلازمات اللفظية
for the duration
|short duration
|long duration
|limited duration
|duration of the event
الموضوعات
time
|measurement
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
أمثلة
- The duration of the meeting was two hours.
- You must remain seated for the duration of the flight.
- The treatment is effective for the duration of the illness.
- We discussed the project over the entire duration of lunch.
- Her contract is valid for the duration of the tournament.
أمثلة للمتعلّمين
- The movie has a duration of two hours.
- Please stay here for the duration of the lesson.
- The game lasted for a short duration.
- We waited for the duration of the rain.
- He worked there for the duration of summer.
القواعد
الصيغة المعجمية
duration
IPA
GB/dˈʊɹˈeɪʃən/
US/dˈʊɹˈeɪʃən/
المقاطع والنبر
dur - a - tion (٣ مقاطع)
Stress on 1st syllable (dur)
تصريفات الكلمة
Noun
- Base: duration
- Plural: duration, durations
عائلة الكلمة
التعبيرات
for the duration
1/fɚ ðə dˈʊɹˈeɪʃən/
fixed phrase
throughout the whole period
For all the time that something continues.
أمثلة
- You must stay in your seat for the duration.
- The shop will be closed for the duration of repairs.