duration
gb/dˈʊɹˈeɪʃən/ us/dˈʊɹˈeɪʃən/
B1
Inglés
~ 4000
időtartam
SUSTANTIVO
B1
1
időtartam
B1
Patrón de uso:
the duration of [something]
The duration of the meeting was two hours.
Az értekezlet időtartama két óra volt.
You must remain seated for the duration of the flight.
A repülés teljes időtartama alatt ülve kell maradnia.
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.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
The movie has a duration of two hours.
A film időtartama két óra.
Please stay here for the duration of the lesson.
Kérlek, maradj itt az óra teljes időtartama alatt.
The game lasted for a short duration.
We waited for the duration of the rain.
He worked there for the duration of summer.
Error frecuente:
Learners sometimes confuse 'duration' with 'date' or 'deadline'. 'Duration' means how long something lasts, not when it happens or ends.
Significado
length of time something lasts
Colocaciones
for the duration
|short duration
|long duration
|limited duration
|duration of the event
Sinónimos
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.)
Antónimos
instant (A single moment in time, the opposite of a span or period.)
|
moment (A very short point in time, contrasting with an extended period.)
Temas
time
|measurement
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
Definición
The amount of time that something continues.
The period of time during which something continues or exists.
Gramática
Forma de diccionario
duration
AFI
GB/dˈʊɹˈeɪʃən/
US/dˈʊɹˈeɪʃən/
Sílabas y acento
dur - a - tion (3 sílabas)
Stress on 1st syllable (dur)
Formas de la palabra
Noun
- Base: duration
- Plural: duration, durations
Familia de palabras
Expresiones
for the duration
1/fɚ ðə dˈʊɹˈeɪʃən/
fixed phrase
throughout the whole period
For all the time that something continues.
Ejemplos
- You must stay in your seat for the duration.
- The shop will be closed for the duration of repairs.