lifetime
gb/lˈaɪftˌaɪm/ us/lˈaɪftˌaɪm/
A2
Английский
~ 4800
Значения
0 значений
Существительное
A2
quantity
1
Entire span of a person's life
The whole time that someone is alive.
Модель употребления:
[someone]'s lifetime
Частая ошибка:
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.
Синонимы
lifespan (Often used for both people and animals; slightly more scientific in tone.)
Антонимы
moment (Refers to a very short period of time, the opposite of an entire life span.)
Коллокации
in my lifetime
|during his lifetime
|over a lifetime
|average lifetime
Темы
daily life
|time
|personal
|core_vocabulary
Примеры
- 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.
Примеры для изучающих
- 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.
Существительное
B1
quantity
2
Time something remains usable
The time something can be used before it stops working well.
Модель употребления:
[something]'s lifetime
Синонимы
service life ('Service life' is more technical and often used in engineering contexts.)
Антонимы
failure ('Failure' marks the end of usefulness, the opposite of the usable period.)
Коллокации
battery lifetime
|product lifetime
|system lifetime
|service lifetime
Темы
technology
|products
|time
Примеры
- 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.
Примеры для изучающих
- This phone has a short battery lifetime.
- Good care will make the bike's lifetime longer.
- The light bulb has a long lifetime.
Существительное
B1
event
3
Once-in-a-life opportunity
A very special chance that you will probably have only once in your life.
Модель употребления:
[a/an] lifetime [opportunity/experience]
Синонимы
once-in-a-lifetime chance ('Once-in-a-lifetime' is a fixed phrase emphasizing rarity.)
Антонимы
everyday occurrence ('Everyday occurrence' refers to something ordinary and frequent, opposite of rare.)
Коллокации
a lifetime opportunity
|a lifetime experience
|a trip of a lifetime
Темы
experiences
|personal
|opportunity
|time
|daily_life
Примеры
- 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.
Примеры для изучающих
- This trip is the chance of a lifetime.
- It was the best day of my lifetime.
- Meeting my hero was a lifetime experience.
Грамматика
Словарная форма
lifetime
IPA
GB/lˈaɪftˌaɪm/
US/lˈaɪftˌaɪm/
Слоги и ударение
life - time (2 слога)
Stress on 1st syllable (life)
Формы слова
Noun
- Base: lifetime
- Plural: lifetimes
Родственные слова
Выражения
(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.
Примеры
- "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.
Примеры
- "This concert is a once in a lifetime event," said the promoter.
- "Traveling to Antarctica was a once in a lifetime experience for me."