duration
gb/dˈʊɹˈeɪʃən/ us/dˈʊɹˈeɪʃən/
B1
Англійська
~ 4000
Значення
0 значень
Іменник
B1
entity
1
length of time something lasts
The amount of time that something continues.
Модель уживання:
the duration of [something]
Поширена помилка:
Learners sometimes confuse 'duration' with 'date' or 'deadline'. 'Duration' means how long something lasts, not when it happens or ends.
Синоніми
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.)
Антоніми
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.)
Словосполучення
for the duration
|short duration
|long duration
|limited duration
|duration of the event
Теми
time
|measurement
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
Приклади
- 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.
Навчальні приклади
- 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.
Граматика
Словникова форма
duration
IPA
GB/dˈʊɹˈeɪʃən/
US/dˈʊɹˈeɪʃən/
Склади й наголос
dur - a - tion (3 склади)
Stress on 1st syllable (dur)
Форми слова
Noun
- Base: duration
- Plural: duration, durations
Споріднені слова
Вирази
for the duration
1/fɚ ðə dˈʊɹˈeɪʃən/
fixed phrase
throughout the whole period
For all the time that something continues.
Приклади
- You must stay in your seat for the duration.
- The shop will be closed for the duration of repairs.