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lifetime

UK //ˈlaɪftaɪm//US //ˈlaɪftaɪm//

词源

来自古英语 'līf' (生命) + 'tīma' (时间),字面意思为'生命的时间'。

noun

❶ 指一个人从出生到死亡的整个时间段,也可用于事物存在或持续的完整周期。

“He dedicated his lifetime to scientific research.”

(他将一生奉献给了科学研究。)

“This watch comes with a lifetime warranty.”

(这块手表附带终身保修。)

同义词:life, existence, duration

常见短语

once in a lifetime — 形容极其罕见或独特的机会或经历,可能一生只会遇到一次。

“Seeing the northern lights was a once-in-a-lifetime experience.”

(看到北极光是一生难得的经历。)

lifetime achievement — 指一个人在其一生中取得的最重要或最显著的成就。

“He received an award for his lifetime achievement in medicine.”

(他因在医学领域的终身成就而获奖。)