lifetime
gb/lˈaɪftˌaɪm/ us/lˈaɪftˌaɪm/
A2
انگلیسی
~ 4800
معنیها
۰ معنی
اسم
A2
quantity
1
Entire span of a person's life
The whole time that someone is alive.
الگوی کاربرد:
[someone]'s lifetime
اشتباه رایج:
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.
هممعنیها
lifespan (Often used for both people and animals; slightly more scientific in tone.)
متضادها
moment (Refers to a very short period of time, the opposite of an entire life span.)
ترکیبهای رایج
in my lifetime
|during his lifetime
|over a lifetime
|average lifetime
موضوعها
daily life
|time
|personal
|core_vocabulary
نمونهها
- 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.
نمونههای زبانآموزی
- 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.
الگوی کاربرد:
[something]'s lifetime
هممعنیها
service life ('Service life' is more technical and often used in engineering contexts.)
متضادها
failure ('Failure' marks the end of usefulness, the opposite of the usable period.)
ترکیبهای رایج
battery lifetime
|product lifetime
|system lifetime
|service lifetime
موضوعها
technology
|products
|time
نمونهها
- 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.
نمونههای زبانآموزی
- 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.
الگوی کاربرد:
[a/an] lifetime [opportunity/experience]
هممعنیها
once-in-a-lifetime chance ('Once-in-a-lifetime' is a fixed phrase emphasizing rarity.)
متضادها
everyday occurrence ('Everyday occurrence' refers to something ordinary and frequent, opposite of rare.)
ترکیبهای رایج
a lifetime opportunity
|a lifetime experience
|a trip of a lifetime
موضوعها
experiences
|personal
|opportunity
|time
|daily_life
نمونهها
- 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.
نمونههای زبانآموزی
- This trip is the chance of a lifetime.
- It was the best day of my lifetime.
- Meeting my hero was a lifetime experience.
دستور زبان
صورت پایه
lifetime
IPA
GB/lˈaɪftˌaɪm/
US/lˈaɪftˌaɪm/
هجاها و تکیه
life - time (۲ هجا)
Stress on 1st syllable (life)
صورتهای واژه
Noun
- Base: lifetime
- Plural: lifetimes
خانوادهٔ واژه
عبارتها
(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.
نمونهها
- "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.
نمونهها
- "This concert is a once in a lifetime event," said the promoter.
- "Traveling to Antarctica was a once in a lifetime experience for me."