lifetime
gb/lˈaɪftˌaɪm/ us/lˈaɪftˌaɪm/
A2
Английски
~ 4800
Значения
0 значения
Съществително
A2
quantity
1
Entire span of a person's life
The whole time that someone is alive.
Модел на употреба:
[someone]'s lifetime
Честа грешка:
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.
Синоними
lifespan (Often used for both people and animals; slightly more scientific in tone.)
Антоними
moment (Refers to a very short period of time, the opposite of an entire life span.)
Колокации
in my lifetime
|during his lifetime
|over a lifetime
|average lifetime
Теми
daily life
|time
|personal
|core_vocabulary
Примери
- 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.
Примери за учащи
- 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.
Съществително
B1
quantity
2
Time something remains usable
The time something can be used before it stops working well.
Модел на употреба:
[something]'s lifetime
Синоними
service life ('Service life' is more technical and often used in engineering contexts.)
Антоними
failure ('Failure' marks the end of usefulness, the opposite of the usable period.)
Колокации
battery lifetime
|product lifetime
|system lifetime
|service lifetime
Теми
technology
|products
|time
Примери
- 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.
Примери за учащи
- This phone has a short battery lifetime.
- Good care will make the bike's lifetime longer.
- The light bulb has a long lifetime.
Съществително
B1
event
3
Once-in-a-life opportunity
A very special chance that you will probably have only once in your life.
Модел на употреба:
[a/an] lifetime [opportunity/experience]
Синоними
once-in-a-lifetime chance ('Once-in-a-lifetime' is a fixed phrase emphasizing rarity.)
Антоними
everyday occurrence ('Everyday occurrence' refers to something ordinary and frequent, opposite of rare.)
Колокации
a lifetime opportunity
|a lifetime experience
|a trip of a lifetime
Теми
experiences
|personal
|opportunity
|time
|daily_life
Примери
- 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.
Примери за учащи
- This trip is the chance of a lifetime.
- It was the best day of my lifetime.
- Meeting my hero was a lifetime experience.
Граматика
Речникова форма
lifetime
IPA
GB/lˈaɪftˌaɪm/
US/lˈaɪftˌaɪm/
Срички и ударение
life - time (2 срички)
Stress on 1st syllable (life)
Форми на думата
Noun
- Base: lifetime
- Plural: lifetimes
Семейство думи
Изрази
(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.
Примери
- "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.
Примери
- "This concert is a once in a lifetime event," said the promoter.
- "Traveling to Antarctica was a once in a lifetime experience for me."