duration
Duration refers to the length of time that something continues or exists. It is commonly used to measure the span of events, processes, or specific conditions from start to finish.
예시
3 / 5The duration of the flight from London to New York is approximately eight hours.
The duration of the flight from London to New York is approximately eight hours.
The duration of this agreement shall be twelve months, effective from the date of signing.
The duration of this agreement shall be twelve months, effective from the date of signing.
I couldn't believe the duration of that line at the grocery store; it took forever!
I couldn't believe the duration of that line at the grocery store; it took forever!
어휘 가족
암기 팁
Think of the word 'Durable'. Something that is durable (tough) stays in good condition for a long 'duration' (time).
빠른 퀴즈
The total ______ of the seminar was three hours, including the lunch break.
정답!
정답은: duration
예시
The duration of the flight from London to New York is approximately eight hours.
everydayThe duration of the flight from London to New York is approximately eight hours.
The duration of this agreement shall be twelve months, effective from the date of signing.
formalThe duration of this agreement shall be twelve months, effective from the date of signing.
I couldn't believe the duration of that line at the grocery store; it took forever!
informalI couldn't believe the duration of that line at the grocery store; it took forever!
Researchers monitored the duration of the chemical reaction under varying temperatures.
academicResearchers monitored the duration of the chemical reaction under varying temperatures.
We must minimize the duration of the system downtime to avoid losing customers.
businessWe must minimize the duration of the system downtime to avoid losing customers.
어휘 가족
자주 쓰는 조합
자주 쓰는 구문
for the duration
until the end of a specific period
of short duration
not lasting very long
throughout the duration
during the whole time
자주 혼동되는 단어
'During' is a preposition used to indicate when something happens, while 'duration' is a noun referring to the length of time.
'Endurance' refers to the ability to withstand hardship or stress, while 'duration' simply measures the time span.
사용 참고사항
Duration is most often used in technical, medical, or formal contexts to specify exact time frames. In casual speech, people often use 'how long' instead.
자주 하는 실수
Learners often try to use 'duration' as a verb. Remember that 'duration' is only a noun; use 'last' or 'endure' for the verb form.
암기 팁
Think of the word 'Durable'. Something that is durable (tough) stays in good condition for a long 'duration' (time).
어원
Derived from the Latin 'duratio', which comes from 'durare', meaning 'to last or harden'.
문법 패턴
문화적 맥락
In American and British work culture, 'duration' is frequently used in project management to define timelines and deadlines.
빠른 퀴즈
The total ______ of the seminar was three hours, including the lunch break.
정답!
정답은: duration
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