lifetime
gb/lˈaɪftˌaɪm/ us/lˈaɪftˌaɪm/
A2
Anh
~ 4800
Các nghĩa
0 nghĩa
Danh từ
A2
quantity
1
Entire span of a person's life
The whole time that someone is alive.
Mẫu sử dụng:
[someone]'s lifetime
Lỗi thường gặp:
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.
Từ đồng nghĩa
lifespan (Often used for both people and animals; slightly more scientific in tone.)
Từ trái nghĩa
moment (Refers to a very short period of time, the opposite of an entire life span.)
Cụm từ đi kèm
in my lifetime
|during his lifetime
|over a lifetime
|average lifetime
Chủ đề
daily life
|time
|personal
|core_vocabulary
Ví dụ
- 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.
Ví dụ cho người học
- 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.
Danh từ
B1
quantity
2
Time something remains usable
The time something can be used before it stops working well.
Mẫu sử dụng:
[something]'s lifetime
Từ đồng nghĩa
service life ('Service life' is more technical and often used in engineering contexts.)
Từ trái nghĩa
failure ('Failure' marks the end of usefulness, the opposite of the usable period.)
Cụm từ đi kèm
battery lifetime
|product lifetime
|system lifetime
|service lifetime
Chủ đề
technology
|products
|time
Ví dụ
- 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.
Ví dụ cho người học
- This phone has a short battery lifetime.
- Good care will make the bike's lifetime longer.
- The light bulb has a long lifetime.
Danh từ
B1
event
3
Once-in-a-life opportunity
A very special chance that you will probably have only once in your life.
Mẫu sử dụng:
[a/an] lifetime [opportunity/experience]
Từ đồng nghĩa
once-in-a-lifetime chance ('Once-in-a-lifetime' is a fixed phrase emphasizing rarity.)
Từ trái nghĩa
everyday occurrence ('Everyday occurrence' refers to something ordinary and frequent, opposite of rare.)
Cụm từ đi kèm
a lifetime opportunity
|a lifetime experience
|a trip of a lifetime
Chủ đề
experiences
|personal
|opportunity
|time
|daily_life
Ví dụ
- 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.
Ví dụ cho người học
- This trip is the chance of a lifetime.
- It was the best day of my lifetime.
- Meeting my hero was a lifetime experience.
Ngữ pháp
Dạng từ điển
lifetime
IPA
GB/lˈaɪftˌaɪm/
US/lˈaɪftˌaɪm/
Âm tiết và trọng âm
life - time (2 âm tiết)
Stress on 1st syllable (life)
Các dạng từ
Noun
- Base: lifetime
- Plural: lifetimes
Họ từ
Cách diễn đạt
(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.
Ví dụ
- "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.
Ví dụ
- "This concert is a once in a lifetime event," said the promoter.
- "Traveling to Antarctica was a once in a lifetime experience for me."