Word · Frequency #3623
lifetimes
一生；寿命；使用期限
lifetimes is the plural of lifetime.
核心释义
The duration of a person's life or the period during which something functions.
- 1.
某人或某物的生命持续时间。
The duration of the life of someone or something.
- 2.
寿命；功能期
the period during which something is functional (as between birth and death)
某人或某物的生命持续时间。；寿命；功能期；一生；终生
用法In use
She has dedicated a lifetime to teaching.
用法提示：在这里，'lifetime'作为名词，表示一段人生历程。
This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.
用法提示：'lifetime'在短语'once-in-a-lifetime'中用作名词，表示一生中只一次。
He spent a lifetime studying ancient civilizations.
用法提示：'lifetime'作为名词，表示整个生命的时间长度。
in one's lifetime
She has never been to Europe in her lifetime.
她一生中从未去过欧洲。
a lifetime of + noun
He has dedicated a lifetime of service to the community.
相关词与表达Connections
搭配Collocations
- lifetime guarantee
- 终身保证
- This product comes with a lifetime guarantee.这个产品有终身保证。
- lifetime achievement
- 终身成就
- He received an award for lifetime achievement.他因终身成就获奖。
- once in a lifetime
- 一生一次
- Winning the lottery is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.中彩票是一生一次的机会。
- lifetime warranty
- 终身保修
- The company offers a lifetime warranty on all parts.该公司对所有零件提供终身保修。
- lifetime supply
学习提示Learner notes
记忆技巧Memory Tip
生命（life）的时间（time）就是一生。
语境与语域Context & Register
这个词语常用于描述人的一生或事物的整个存在期间，通常为中性语域。常见于传记、寿命讨论、产品保修等场景。
语法说明Grammar Note
常用作可数名词，如 a lifetime
发音与拼写Pronunciation & Spelling
All listed words share the same /aɪm/ sound as 'lifetime'. Beware of lookalikes like 'lifeless' (/ˈlaɪfləs/) or 'timely' (/ˈtaɪmli/) which have different endings or vowel quality.
用法优先级Usage priority
Collins 词频等级为 2，建议结合例句记忆，而不是只背中文释义。
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