英语

ephemerality

gb/ˈɛfɪmɚəlɪti/ us/ˈɛfɪmɚəlɪti/
C1 英语
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名词 formal C1 property
1

quality of being short-lived

the fact that something lasts only a short time

用法模式: the ephemerality of [something]
常见错误:
Often confused with the adjective ephemeral (e.g., 'ephemeral beauty') or with ephemera (small short-lived items).
近义词
transience (More common and slightly more general; often used in philosophical contexts.) | impermanence (Emphasizes that something is not permanent, sometimes with a reflective tone.) | temporariness (Plain and practical; less literary than ephemerality.)
反义词
permanence (The quality of lasting indefinitely rather than passing quickly.) | endurance (Focuses on continuing over time despite change or difficulty.)
搭配
the ephemerality of life |the ephemerality of youth |the ephemerality of beauty |the ephemerality of happiness |the ephemerality of pleasure |the ephemerality of fame |the ephemerality of the moment |the ephemerality of experience |a sense of ephemerality |embrace ephemerality
主题
time |feelings |philosophy |arts
例句
  • The poem reflects on the ephemerality of youth and how quickly it slips away.
  • Part of the photo’s appeal is its ephemerality: the light will never look exactly the same again.
  • He felt a sudden awareness of the ephemerality of success in a fast-moving industry.
学习者例句
  • I noticed the ephemerality of the moment.
  • Fame can have ephemerality.
名词 technical C2 property
2

content designed to disappear

when online content disappears after a short time

用法模式: the ephemerality of [content/platform]
常见错误:
Learners may say 'ephemeralness' instead; ephemerality is the standard noun form in formal writing.
近义词
disappearing content (Plain descriptive phrase; less abstract than ephemerality.) | temporary availability (Broader term that can apply beyond social media.)
反义词
permanence (In digital contexts, content remains accessible rather than expiring.) | persistence (Emphasizes that data continues to exist and can be retrieved.)
搭配
digital ephemerality |platform ephemerality |message ephemerality |ephemerality by design |built-in ephemerality |the ephemerality of stories |the ephemerality of posts |the ephemerality of content |privacy and ephemerality |the appeal of ephemerality
主题
technology |social_media |communication |privacy
例句
  • Users like the ephemerality of the app’s messages because they feel less permanent.
  • The design team debated whether to add ephemerality to reduce the long-term privacy risk.
  • Ephemerality can encourage more casual sharing, but it can also be misleading if people assume nothing is saved.
学习者例句
  • This app has ephemerality: the messages disappear.
  • Some people prefer ephemerality for privacy.
名词 technical C2 property
3

short-lived natural condition

when something in nature happens only briefly

用法模式: the ephemerality of [phenomenon]
常见错误:
This sense is usually used in academic or scientific writing; in everyday English, people often say 'it’s seasonal' or 'it doesn’t last long.'
近义词
seasonality (Specifically tied to seasons; ephemerality can be brief without being seasonal.) | intermittence (Emphasizes stopping and starting, not just short duration.)
反义词
perenniality (Lasting year-round rather than appearing briefly.) | continuity (Ongoing and unbroken over time.)
搭配
the ephemerality of rainfall |the ephemerality of blooms |the ephemerality of desert lakes |the ephemerality of streams |seasonal ephemerality |high ephemerality |ecological ephemerality |the ephemerality of habitats
主题
nature |science |environment
例句
  • Researchers noted the ephemerality of the pond, which appeared only after heavy rains.
  • The ephemerality of spring blossoms makes them especially valued in the region.
  • Local wildlife has adapted to the ephemerality of water sources in the dry season.
学习者例句
  • The ephemerality of the flowers surprised me.
语法
词典原形
ephemerality
IPA
GB/ˈɛfɪmɚəlɪti/
US/ˈɛfɪmɚəlɪti/
音节与重音
eph - em - er - al - ity (5 个音节)
Stress on 1st syllable (eph)
词形变化
Noun
  • Base: ephemerality
  • Plural: ephemeralities
词族
Forms
ephemeralities noun
Core family
ephemeral adjective C1
Related words
ephemera noun C1
Negative and opposite forms
permanent adjective B1 permanence noun C1
Advanced or less common
ephemerally adverb
相关表达

digital ephemerality

1
/dˈɪd͡ʒɪtəl ˈɛfɪmɚəlɪti/
fixed phrase technical

online content that disappears

online posts or messages that do not stay forever

例句
  • Digital ephemerality is a key feature of many messaging apps.
  • Some researchers argue that digital ephemerality can improve privacy expectations online.
  • The product team added digital ephemerality to reduce the risks of old content resurfacing.

planned ephemerality

1
/plˈænd ˈɛfɪmɚəlɪti/
fixed phrase formal

designed to be temporary

when something is made to be temporary on purpose

例句
  • The installation relied on planned ephemerality: it would be dismantled after one weekend.
  • Planned ephemerality can make people feel safer sharing personal updates.
  • The campaign embraced planned ephemerality to keep the message fresh and time-bound.

the ephemerality of life

1
/ðə ˈɛfɪmɚəlɪti əv lˈaɪf/
fixed phrase formal

life is brief and passing

the idea that life does not last long

例句
  • The novel returns again and again to the ephemerality of life.
  • Standing in the old cemetery, she felt the ephemerality of life more sharply than usual.
  • His speech was a quiet reminder of the ephemerality of life and the value of time.

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