duration
gb/dˈʊɹˈeɪʃən/ us/dˈʊɹˈeɪʃən/
B1
英语
~ 4000
义项
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名词
B1
entity
1
length of time something lasts
The amount of time that something continues.
用法模式：
the duration of [something]
常见错误：
Learners sometimes confuse 'duration' with 'date' or 'deadline'. 'Duration' means how long something lasts, not when it happens or ends.
近义词
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.)
反义词
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.)
搭配
for the duration
|short duration
|long duration
|limited duration
|duration of the event
主题
time
|measurement
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
例句
- 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.
学习者例句
- 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.
语法
词典原形
duration
IPA
GB/dˈʊɹˈeɪʃən/
US/dˈʊɹˈeɪʃən/
音节与重音
dur - a - tion （3 个音节）
Stress on 1st syllable (dur)
词形变化
Noun
- Base: duration
- Plural: duration, durations
词族
相关表达
for the duration
1/fɚ ðə dˈʊɹˈeɪʃən/
fixed phrase
throughout the whole period
For all the time that something continues.
例句
- You must stay in your seat for the duration.
- The shop will be closed for the duration of repairs.