lifetime
gb/lˈaɪftˌaɪm/ us/lˈaɪftˌaɪm/
A2
Ingles
~ 4800
Mga kahulugan
0 kahulugan
Pangngalan
A2
quantity
1
Entire span of a person's life
The whole time that someone is alive.
Padron ng paggamit:
[someone]'s lifetime
Karaniwang pagkakamali:
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.
Mga kasingkahulugan
lifespan (Often used for both people and animals; slightly more scientific in tone.)
Mga kasalungat
moment (Refers to a very short period of time, the opposite of an entire life span.)
Mga kolokasyon
in my lifetime
|during his lifetime
|over a lifetime
|average lifetime
Mga tema
daily life
|time
|personal
|core_vocabulary
Mga Halimbawa
- 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.
Mga Halimbawa para sa Nag-aaral
- 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.
Pangngalan
B1
quantity
2
Time something remains usable
The time something can be used before it stops working well.
Padron ng paggamit:
[something]'s lifetime
Mga kasingkahulugan
service life ('Service life' is more technical and often used in engineering contexts.)
Mga kasalungat
failure ('Failure' marks the end of usefulness, the opposite of the usable period.)
Mga kolokasyon
battery lifetime
|product lifetime
|system lifetime
|service lifetime
Mga tema
technology
|products
|time
Mga Halimbawa
- 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.
Mga Halimbawa para sa Nag-aaral
- This phone has a short battery lifetime.
- Good care will make the bike's lifetime longer.
- The light bulb has a long lifetime.
Pangngalan
B1
event
3
Once-in-a-life opportunity
A very special chance that you will probably have only once in your life.
Padron ng paggamit:
[a/an] lifetime [opportunity/experience]
Mga kasingkahulugan
once-in-a-lifetime chance ('Once-in-a-lifetime' is a fixed phrase emphasizing rarity.)
Mga kasalungat
everyday occurrence ('Everyday occurrence' refers to something ordinary and frequent, opposite of rare.)
Mga kolokasyon
a lifetime opportunity
|a lifetime experience
|a trip of a lifetime
Mga tema
experiences
|personal
|opportunity
|time
|daily_life
Mga Halimbawa
- 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.
Mga Halimbawa para sa Nag-aaral
- This trip is the chance of a lifetime.
- It was the best day of my lifetime.
- Meeting my hero was a lifetime experience.
Gramatika
Anyo sa diksyunaryo
lifetime
IPA
GB/lˈaɪftˌaɪm/
US/lˈaɪftˌaɪm/
Mga pantig at diin
life - time (2 pantig)
Stress on 1st syllable (life)
Mga anyo ng salita
Noun
- Base: lifetime
- Plural: lifetimes
Mga kaugnay na salita
Mga ekspresyon
(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.
Mga Halimbawa
- "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.
Mga Halimbawa
- "This concert is a once in a lifetime event," said the promoter.
- "Traveling to Antarctica was a once in a lifetime experience for me."