era
gb/ˈɛɹə/ us/ˈɛɹə/
B1
Inglés
~ 4200
korszak, kor, éra
SUSTANTIVO
B1
1
Patrón de uso:
the [adjective] era
We live in an era of rapid technological change.
A gyors technológiai változások korszakában élünk.
The Victorian era was known for its strict social rules.
A viktoriánus kor szigorú társadalmi szabályairól volt ismert.
Her retirement marked the end of an era at the company.
The digital era has transformed the way we communicate.
This discovery could usher in a new era of medicine.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
We are in the digital era.
A digitális korszakban élünk.
The Roman era lasted many years.
A római kor sok évig tartott.
It was the start of a new era.
The war ended that era.
This is an important era in history.
Error frecuente:
Learners sometimes confuse 'era' with 'error' due to similar pronunciation; also, they might use 'era' for very short time frames, which is incorrect.
Significado
A distinct period in history
Colocaciones
modern era
|Victorian era
|digital era
|new era
Sinónimos
age (Often interchangeable, but 'age' can be broader and less formal.)
|
period (More general and less tied to historical significance.)
Antónimos
moment (Refers to a very short point in time, opposite in scale to an era.)
Temas
history
|culture
|time
|core_vocabulary
Definición
A period of time in history or life that has special events or qualities.
A span of time in history or a person's life that is characterized by particular events, developments, or features.
Gramática
Forma de diccionario
era
AFI
GB/ˈɛɹə/
US/ˈɛɹə/
Sílabas y acento
era (1 sílaba)
Stress on 1st syllable (era)
Formas de la palabra
Noun
- Base: era
- Plural: eras
Familia de palabras
Expresiones
end of an era
1/ˈɛnd əv ən ˈɛɹə/
fixed phrase
The close of a significant time period
When an important or special time in history or life finishes.
Ejemplos
- With his resignation, it truly was the end of an era for the company.
- The demolition of the old stadium marked the end of an era in local sports.
new era
1/njˈu ˈɛɹə/
fixed phrase
The start of a significant time period
When an important or special new time in history or life starts.
Ejemplos
- The peace agreement signaled the beginning of a new era for the country.
- This invention could usher in a new era of clean energy.