B2 verb 중립

duration

/djʊəˈreɪʃən/

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

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1

The 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.

2

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.

3

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

명사
duration
Verb
endure
부사
durably
형용사
durable
관련
durability
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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

1

The duration of the flight from London to New York is approximately eight hours.

everyday

The duration of the flight from London to New York is approximately eight hours.

2

The duration of this agreement shall be twelve months, effective from the date of signing.

formal

The duration of this agreement shall be twelve months, effective from the date of signing.

3

I couldn't believe the duration of that line at the grocery store; it took forever!

informal

I couldn't believe the duration of that line at the grocery store; it took forever!

4

Researchers monitored the duration of the chemical reaction under varying temperatures.

academic

Researchers monitored the duration of the chemical reaction under varying temperatures.

5

We must minimize the duration of the system downtime to avoid losing customers.

business

We must minimize the duration of the system downtime to avoid losing customers.

어휘 가족

명사
duration
Verb
endure
부사
durably
형용사
durable
관련
durability

자주 쓰는 조합

short duration short duration
entire duration entire duration
average duration average duration
fixed duration fixed duration
maximum duration maximum duration

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

duration vs during

'During' is a preposition used to indicate when something happens, while 'duration' is a noun referring to the length of time.

duration vs endurance

'Endurance' refers to the ability to withstand hardship or stress, while 'duration' simply measures the time span.

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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.

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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).

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어원

Derived from the Latin 'duratio', which comes from 'durare', meaning 'to last or harden'.

문법 패턴

Usually a countable noun in technical contexts (e.g., 'various durations') Often used in the structure 'the duration of [something]' Commonly follows the preposition 'for'
🌍

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

관련 단어

exarchness

C1

The state or quality of being an exarch, specifically referring to the authoritative status or regional jurisdiction of a deputy ruler or high-ranking ecclesiastical official. It describes the inherent power and dignity associated with governing a province or diocese on behalf of a higher sovereign.

perihumer

C1

A technical term referring to the anatomical region or specific tissue structures immediately surrounding the humerus bone in the upper arm. It is primarily used in orthopedic medicine and physical therapy to describe areas of concern during surgery, injury assessment, or prosthetic fitting.

microfluship

C1

A precise, automated release of a minimal amount of fluid or data used to clear a micro-system or reset high-sensitivity sensors. It is typically employed in microfluidic engineering and advanced computing to prevent sediment buildup or signal noise.

antiponness

C1

The quality or state of being opposed to or averse to hard labor, toil, or physical exertion. It describes a deep-seated resistance to performing arduous tasks, often found in philosophical or psychological discussions about the nature of work.

forenumerary

C1

Describes something that pertains to an initial or preliminary counting or listing that occurs before the main enumeration. It is typically used in administrative, historical, or technical contexts to refer to items or individuals recorded ahead of a final official tally.

detangite

C1

To separate components, strands, or ideas that have become intricately intertwined or knotted. It is most frequently used in formal or technical contexts to describe the process of unravelling a complex situation, data set, or physical structure.

unitangine

C1

Describing a process or system that operates through a single point of contact or a singular, unbranching focus. It is often used in technical or analytical contexts to denote a direct and isolated interaction between two entities.

enjectment

C1

Ejectment is a legal action or remedy brought by a person who claims title to real property to recover possession of that property. It is primarily used to remove a tenant or squatter who is wrongfully occupying the land and to settle disputes regarding the rightful owner's title.

invertite

C1

Describing something that has been reversed in position, order, or nature, or turned upside down. It is a highly specialized or archaic term used primarily in technical, historical, or biological contexts to denote a state of inversion.

malteghood

C1

Describing a state marked by deep-seated communal loyalty and historical resilience. It refers to qualities or behaviors that prioritize the preservation of a group's collective identity and shared fortitude above individual interests.

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