lifetime
gb/lˈaɪftˌaɪm/ us/lˈaɪftˌaɪm/
A2
الإنجليزية
~ 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
خطأ شائع:
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.
المرادفات
lifespan (Often used for both people and animals; slightly more scientific in tone.)
الأضداد
moment (Refers to a very short period of time, the opposite of an entire life span.)
المتلازمات اللفظية
in my lifetime
|during his lifetime
|over a lifetime
|average lifetime
الموضوعات
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 للمتعلّمين
- 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
المرادفات
service life ('Service life' is more technical and often used in engineering contexts.)
الأضداد
failure ('Failure' marks the end of usefulness, the opposite of the usable period.)
المتلازمات اللفظية
battery lifetime
|product lifetime
|system lifetime
|service lifetime
الموضوعات
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 للمتعلّمين
- 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]
المرادفات
once-in-a-lifetime chance ('Once-in-a-lifetime' is a fixed phrase emphasizing rarity.)
الأضداد
everyday occurrence ('Everyday occurrence' refers to something ordinary and frequent, opposite of rare.)
المتلازمات اللفظية
a lifetime opportunity
|a lifetime experience
|a trip of a lifetime
الموضوعات
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 للمتعلّمين
- 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
عائلة الكلمة
التعبيرات
(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."