duration
gb/dˈʊɹˈeɪʃən/ us/dˈʊɹˈeɪʃən/
B1
Английский
~ 4000
Значения
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Существительное
B1
entity
1
length of time something lasts
The amount of time that something continues.
Модель употребления:
the duration of [something]
Частая ошибка:
Learners sometimes confuse 'duration' with 'date' or 'deadline'. 'Duration' means how long something lasts, not when it happens or ends.
Синонимы
length (Refers to the extent of time or space, but can also apply to physical distance.)
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period (A span of time, often used for specific intervals or repeated cycles.)
Антонимы
instant (A single moment in time, the opposite of a span or period.)
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moment (A very short point in time, contrasting with an extended period.)
Коллокации
for the duration
|short duration
|long duration
|limited duration
|duration of the event
Темы
time
|measurement
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
Примеры
- The duration of the meeting was two hours.
- You must remain seated for the duration of the flight.
- The treatment is effective for the duration of the illness.
- We discussed the project over the entire duration of lunch.
- Her contract is valid for the duration of the tournament.
Примеры для изучающих
- The movie has a duration of two hours.
- Please stay here for the duration of the lesson.
- The game lasted for a short duration.
- We waited for the duration of the rain.
- He worked there for the duration of summer.
Грамматика
Словарная форма
duration
IPA
GB/dˈʊɹˈeɪʃən/
US/dˈʊɹˈeɪʃən/
Слоги и ударение
dur - a - tion (3 слога)
Stress on 1st syllable (dur)
Формы слова
Noun
- Base: duration
- Plural: duration, durations
Родственные слова
Выражения
for the duration
1/fɚ ðə dˈʊɹˈeɪʃən/
fixed phrase
throughout the whole period
For all the time that something continues.
Примеры
- You must stay in your seat for the duration.
- The shop will be closed for the duration of repairs.