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decades

UK //ˈdɛkeɪdz//US //ˈdɛkeɪdz//

词源

源自拉丁语 'decas'(十的集合),经古法语 'décade' 进入英语,后演变为复数形式。

noun

❶ 指十年或几十年的时间段,常用于描述较长时间跨度或历史时期的变化与发展。

“The city has transformed dramatically over the past few decades.”

(这座城市在过去几十年里发生了翻天覆地的变化。)

“Scientists have been studying climate change for decades.”

(科学家们研究气候变化已有数十年。)

同义词:years, generations, periods

常见短语

for decades — 表示某事持续了很长时间,通常强调几十年间的持续性或长期影响。

“The artist remained popular for decades after his death.”

(这位艺术家去世后几十年间仍广受欢迎。)