lifetime
gb/lˈaɪftˌaɪm/ us/lˈaɪftˌaɪm/
A2
אנגלית
~ 4800
משמעויות
0 משמעויות
שם עצם
A2
quantity
1
Entire span of a person's life
The whole time that someone is alive.
תבנית שימוש:
[someone]'s lifetime
טעות נפוצה:
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.
מילים נרדפות
lifespan (Often used for both people and animals; slightly more scientific in tone.)
הפכים
moment (Refers to a very short period of time, the opposite of an entire life span.)
צירופים
in my lifetime
|during his lifetime
|over a lifetime
|average lifetime
נושאים
daily life
|time
|personal
|core_vocabulary
דוגמאות
- 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.
דוגמאות ללומדים
- 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.
שם עצם
B1
quantity
2
Time something remains usable
The time something can be used before it stops working well.
תבנית שימוש:
[something]'s lifetime
מילים נרדפות
service life ('Service life' is more technical and often used in engineering contexts.)
הפכים
failure ('Failure' marks the end of usefulness, the opposite of the usable period.)
צירופים
battery lifetime
|product lifetime
|system lifetime
|service lifetime
נושאים
technology
|products
|time
דוגמאות
- 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.
דוגמאות ללומדים
- This phone has a short battery lifetime.
- Good care will make the bike's lifetime longer.
- The light bulb has a long lifetime.
שם עצם
B1
event
3
Once-in-a-life opportunity
A very special chance that you will probably have only once in your life.
תבנית שימוש:
[a/an] lifetime [opportunity/experience]
מילים נרדפות
once-in-a-lifetime chance ('Once-in-a-lifetime' is a fixed phrase emphasizing rarity.)
הפכים
everyday occurrence ('Everyday occurrence' refers to something ordinary and frequent, opposite of rare.)
צירופים
a lifetime opportunity
|a lifetime experience
|a trip of a lifetime
נושאים
experiences
|personal
|opportunity
|time
|daily_life
דוגמאות
- 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.
דוגמאות ללומדים
- This trip is the chance of a lifetime.
- It was the best day of my lifetime.
- Meeting my hero was a lifetime experience.
דקדוק
צורת המילון
lifetime
IPA
GB/lˈaɪftˌaɪm/
US/lˈaɪftˌaɪm/
הברות והטעמה
life - time (2 הברות)
Stress on 1st syllable (life)
צורות המילה
Noun
- Base: lifetime
- Plural: lifetimes
משפחת מילים
ביטויים
(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.
דוגמאות
- "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.
דוגמאות
- "This concert is a once in a lifetime event," said the promoter.
- "Traveling to Antarctica was a once in a lifetime experience for me."