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fortnightly

UK //ˈfɔːtnaɪtli//US //ˈfɔːrtnaɪtli//

词源

源自中古英语 'fourtenight'(十四夜),由 'fortnight'(两周)加后缀 '-ly' 构成,表示时间频率。

adjective

❶ 指每两周发生一次的,或持续两周的。常用于描述定期活动或出版物的频率。

“We have a fortnightly team meeting to discuss progress.”

(我们每两周开一次团队会议讨论进展。)

“The magazine is published on a fortnightly basis.”

(这本杂志每两周出版一期。)

同义词:biweekly, every two weeks, semi-monthly

adverb

❶ 以每两周一次的频率。用来描述动作发生的间隔时间。

“The garbage is collected fortnightly in our area.”

(我们地区的垃圾每两周收一次。)

“He visits his grandparents fortnightly.”

(他每两周去看望祖父母一次。)

同义词:every other week, biweekly

常见短语

fortnightly newsletter — 指每两周发行一次的通讯或简报,常见于组织或社区的定期更新。

“Subscribe to our fortnightly newsletter for the latest updates.”

(订阅我们的双周通讯,获取最新动态。)