lifetime
gb/lˈaɪftˌaɪm/ us/lˈaɪftˌaɪm/
A2
Engleză
~ 4800
Sensuri
0 sensuri
Substantiv
A2
quantity
1
Entire span of a person's life
The whole time that someone is alive.
Tipar de utilizare:
[someone]'s lifetime
Greșeală frecventă:
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.
Sinonime
lifespan (Often used for both people and animals; slightly more scientific in tone.)
Antonime
moment (Refers to a very short period of time, the opposite of an entire life span.)
Colocații
in my lifetime
|during his lifetime
|over a lifetime
|average lifetime
Teme
daily life
|time
|personal
|core_vocabulary
Exemple
- 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.
Exemple pentru cursanți
- 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.
Substantiv
B1
quantity
2
Time something remains usable
The time something can be used before it stops working well.
Tipar de utilizare:
[something]'s lifetime
Sinonime
service life ('Service life' is more technical and often used in engineering contexts.)
Antonime
failure ('Failure' marks the end of usefulness, the opposite of the usable period.)
Colocații
battery lifetime
|product lifetime
|system lifetime
|service lifetime
Teme
technology
|products
|time
Exemple
- 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.
Exemple pentru cursanți
- This phone has a short battery lifetime.
- Good care will make the bike's lifetime longer.
- The light bulb has a long lifetime.
Substantiv
B1
event
3
Once-in-a-life opportunity
A very special chance that you will probably have only once in your life.
Tipar de utilizare:
[a/an] lifetime [opportunity/experience]
Sinonime
once-in-a-lifetime chance ('Once-in-a-lifetime' is a fixed phrase emphasizing rarity.)
Antonime
everyday occurrence ('Everyday occurrence' refers to something ordinary and frequent, opposite of rare.)
Colocații
a lifetime opportunity
|a lifetime experience
|a trip of a lifetime
Teme
experiences
|personal
|opportunity
|time
|daily_life
Exemple
- 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.
Exemple pentru cursanți
- This trip is the chance of a lifetime.
- It was the best day of my lifetime.
- Meeting my hero was a lifetime experience.
Gramatică
Forma de dicționar
lifetime
IPA
GB/lˈaɪftˌaɪm/
US/lˈaɪftˌaɪm/
Silabe și accent
life - time (2 silabe)
Stress on 1st syllable (life)
Forme ale cuvântului
Noun
- Base: lifetime
- Plural: lifetimes
Familie de cuvinte
Expresii
(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.
Exemple
- "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.
Exemple
- "This concert is a once in a lifetime event," said the promoter.
- "Traveling to Antarctica was a once in a lifetime experience for me."