lifetime
gb/lˈaɪftˌaɪm/ us/lˈaɪftˌaɪm/
A2
Inglese
~ 4800
élet, élettartam, vissza nem térő lehetőség, életre szóló élmény
SOSTANTIVO
A2
1
élet
A1
élettartam
B2
Schema d'uso:
[someone]'s lifetime
She achieved more in her lifetime than many do in several.
Többet ért el életében, mint mások több élet alatt.
He collected stamps throughout his lifetime.
Egész életében bélyegeket gyűjtött.
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.
Esempi per chi studia
He worked hard all his lifetime.
Egész életében keményen dolgozott.
She met many people in her lifetime.
Sok emberrel találkozott élete során.
In my lifetime, I have seen big changes.
They were friends for a lifetime.
Errore comune:
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.
Significato
Entire span of a person's life
Collocazioni
in my lifetime
|during his lifetime
|over a lifetime
|average lifetime
Sinonimi
lifespan (Often used for both people and animals; slightly more scientific in tone.)
Contrari
moment (Refers to a very short period of time, the opposite of an entire life span.)
Temi
daily life
|time
|personal
|core_vocabulary
Definizione
The whole time that someone is alive.
The total period of time during which a person is alive.
SOSTANTIVO
B1
2
élettartam
B2
Schema d'uso:
[something]'s lifetime
The battery has a lifetime of about five years.
Az akkumulátor élettartama körülbelül öt év.
Regular maintenance can extend the lifetime of your car.
A rendszeres karbantartás meghosszabbíthatja az autó élettartamát.
This paint offers a longer lifetime than standard brands.
The software's lifetime is expected to be at least a decade.
Esempi per chi studia
This phone has a short battery lifetime.
Ennek a telefonnak rövid az akkumulátorának az élettartama.
Good care will make the bike's lifetime longer.
A gondos karbantartás meghosszabbítja a bicikli élettartamát.
The light bulb has a long lifetime.
Significato
Time something remains usable
Collocazioni
battery lifetime
|product lifetime
|system lifetime
|service lifetime
Sinonimi
service life ('Service life' is more technical and often used in engineering contexts.)
Contrari
failure ('Failure' marks the end of usefulness, the opposite of the usable period.)
Temi
technology
|products
|time
Definizione
The time something can be used before it stops working well.
The length of time during which something continues to function or be useful.
SOSTANTIVO
B1
3
Schema d'uso:
[a/an] lifetime [opportunity/experience]
Winning that scholarship was the opportunity of a lifetime.
Az ösztöndíj elnyerése vissza nem térő lehetőség volt számára.
Climbing Mount Everest was truly the experience of a lifetime.
A Mount Everest megmászása valóban életre szóló élmény volt.
Meeting the president was a lifetime moment for her.
Esempi per chi studia
This trip is the chance of a lifetime.
Ez az utazás vissza nem térő lehetőség.
It was the best day of my lifetime.
Életem legjobb napja volt.
Meeting my hero was a lifetime experience.
Significato
Once-in-a-life opportunity
Collocazioni
a lifetime opportunity
|a lifetime experience
|a trip of a lifetime
Sinonimi
once-in-a-lifetime chance ('Once-in-a-lifetime' is a fixed phrase emphasizing rarity.)
Contrari
everyday occurrence ('Everyday occurrence' refers to something ordinary and frequent, opposite of rare.)
Temi
experiences
|personal
|opportunity
|time
|daily_life
Definizione
A very special chance that you will probably have only once in your life.
An event or chance so special that it is likely to happen only once in a person's life.
Grammatica
Forma base
lifetime
IPA
GB/lˈaɪftˌaɪm/
US/lˈaɪftˌaɪm/
Sillabe e accento
life - time (2 sillabe)
Stress on 1st syllable (life)
Forme flesse
Noun
- Base: lifetime
- Plural: lifetimes
Famiglia di parole
Espressioni
(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.
Esempi
- "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.
Esempi
- "This concert is a once in a lifetime event," said the promoter.
- "Traveling to Antarctica was a once in a lifetime experience for me."