era
gb/ˈɛɹə/ us/ˈɛɹə/
B1
Engelska
~ 4200
Betydelser
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Substantiv
B1
entity
1
A distinct period in history
A period of time in history or life that has special events or qualities.
Användningsmönster:
the [adjective] era
Vanligt misstag:
Learners sometimes confuse 'era' with 'error' due to similar pronunciation; also, they might use 'era' for very short time frames, which is incorrect.
Synonymer
age (Often interchangeable, but 'age' can be broader and less formal.)
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period (More general and less tied to historical significance.)
Antonymer
moment (Refers to a very short point in time, opposite in scale to an era.)
Ordkombinationer
modern era
|Victorian era
|digital era
|new era
Teman
history
|culture
|time
|core_vocabulary
Exempel
- We live in an era of rapid technological change.
- The Victorian era was known for its strict social rules.
- Her retirement marked the end of an era at the company.
- The digital era has transformed the way we communicate.
- This discovery could usher in a new era of medicine.
Exempel för inlärare
- We are in the digital era.
- The Roman era lasted many years.
- It was the start of a new era.
- The war ended that era.
- This is an important era in history.
Grammatik
Uttryck
end of an era
1/ˈɛnd əv ən ˈɛɹə/
fixed phrase
The close of a significant time period
When an important or special time in history or life finishes.
Exempel
- With his resignation, it truly was the end of an era for the company.
- The demolition of the old stadium marked the end of an era in local sports.
new era
1/njˈu ˈɛɹə/
fixed phrase
The start of a significant time period
When an important or special new time in history or life starts.
Exempel
- The peace agreement signaled the beginning of a new era for the country.
- This invention could usher in a new era of clean energy.