英语

length

gb/lˈɛŋθ/ us/lˈɛŋθ/
A2 英语
~ 1200
义项
0 个义项
名词 A2 quantity
1

measurement from end to end

How long something is from one end to the other.

用法模式: the length of [something]
常见错误:
Learners sometimes confuse 'length' with 'height' or 'width'. 'Length' usually refers to the longest dimension.
近义词
distance (More general; can refer to space between two points not necessarily along an object.) | extent (More formal; refers to the size or scale of something in any dimension.)
反义词
shortness (Refers to having little length or being not long.)
搭配
full length |exact length |measuring length |in length |length of time
主题
measurement |geometry |daily life |space |core_vocabulary
例句
  • The length of the table is two meters.
  • She measured the length of the rope before cutting it.
  • This bridge is double the length of the old one.
  • The snake reached a surprising length.
  • We need to know the exact length of the fabric.
学习者例句
  • The length of this pen is 15 cm.
  • Please check the length of the bed.
  • The length of the road is very long.
  • He told me the length of the movie.
  • The length of the fish is 20 cm.
名词 B1 quantity
2

duration of time

How long something continues in time.

用法模式: the length of [event/time period]
常见错误:
Learners may overuse 'length' instead of 'time' in casual speech; 'length' sounds more formal for duration.
近义词
duration (Exact synonym in time-related contexts; slightly more formal.)
反义词
brevity (Refers to shortness in time or duration.)
搭配
length of time |considerable length |entire length |short length
主题
time |events |core_vocabulary
例句
  • The length of the meeting surprised everyone.
  • We discussed the project at length.
  • The film's length makes it hard to watch in one sitting.
  • Consider the length of your stay before booking.
学习者例句
  • The length of the lesson is one hour.
  • We talked about it for a long length.
  • The length of the game is 90 minutes.
  • She stayed for a short length.
  • The length of his speech was too long.
名词 B1 entity
3

piece with certain extent

A part or piece that is long in shape.

用法模式: a length of [material/rope/etc.]
近义词
segment (Refers to a part, but not necessarily long in shape.)
搭配
a length of rope |a length of wood |short length
主题
materials |construction |daily_life |core_vocabulary
例句
  • He cut a length of pipe for the repair.
  • We bought a length of fabric for curtains.
  • A short length of cable was missing from the box.
学习者例句
  • I need a length of string.
  • He gave me a short length of wood.
  • She bought a long length of cloth.
  • We used a length of wire for the project.
名词 B2 quantity
4

degree of thoroughness or detail

How much detail or thoroughness something has.

近义词
detail (Focuses specifically on fine points rather than overall extent.)
搭配
at great length |go to great lengths
主题
communication |core_vocabulary
例句
  • She explained her reasons at great length.
  • The report goes into considerable length on safety measures.
  • They discussed the matter at some length.
学习者例句
  • He talked at great length about his trip.
  • She wrote at some length about her family.
  • They explained at great length how it works.
语法
词典原形
length
IPA
GB/lˈɛŋθ/
US/lˈɛŋθ/
音节与重音
length (1 个音节)
Stress on 1st syllable (length)
词形变化
Noun
  • Base: length
  • Plural: length, lengths
词族
Forms
lengths noun
Core family
long adjective A1 lengthen verb B2 lengthy adjective B2
Related words
lengthwise adverb
Negative and opposite forms
short adjective A1 shorten verb A2
Advanced or less common
longitude noun B2 longitudinal adjective C1
相关表达

at length

1
/ˈæt lˈɛŋθ/
fixed phrase

in detail or for long time

For a long time or with many details.

例句
  • He spoke at length about his travels.
  • The topic was discussed at length during the meeting.

full-length

1
/fˈʊl lˈɛŋθ/
fixed phrase

covering whole extent in length

As long as possible or covering from top to bottom.

例句
  • She wore a full-length dress to the event.
  • The book is now available in full-length form.

go to great lengths

1
/ɡˈoʊ tə ɡɹˈeɪt lˈɛŋθs/
idiom

make a lot of effort

To try very hard to do something, often more than is usual or expected.

例句
  • She went to great lengths to make sure the party was perfect.
  • They go to great lengths to protect their privacy.

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