A1 noun 중립 #3,946 가장 일반적인

lifetime

/ˈlaɪf.taɪm/

A lifetime is the entire period of time that a person is alive. It can also refer to the length of time that an object, like a machine, works correctly.

예시

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1

He lived in the same house for his entire lifetime.

He lived in the same house for his entire lifetime.

2

The manufacturer provides a lifetime guarantee for this product.

The manufacturer provides a lifetime guarantee for this product.

3

Waiting for the results felt like a lifetime!

Waiting for the results felt like a lifetime!

어휘 가족

명사
lifetime
형용사
lifelong
관련
life
💡

암기 팁

Think of the word as a sum: LIFE + TIME. It is simply the total TIME of a LIFE.

빠른 퀴즈

Traveling to the moon would be a once in a _______ opportunity.

정답!

정답은: lifetime

예시

1

He lived in the same house for his entire lifetime.

everyday

He lived in the same house for his entire lifetime.

2

The manufacturer provides a lifetime guarantee for this product.

formal

The manufacturer provides a lifetime guarantee for this product.

3

Waiting for the results felt like a lifetime!

informal

Waiting for the results felt like a lifetime!

4

Researchers are studying the effects of diet over a human lifetime.

academic

Researchers are studying the effects of diet over a human lifetime.

5

We need to calculate the lifetime value of our current customers.

business

We need to calculate the lifetime value of our current customers.

어휘 가족

명사
lifetime
형용사
lifelong
관련
life

자주 쓰는 조합

lifetime achievement lifetime achievement
once in a lifetime once in a lifetime
average lifetime average lifetime
lifetime warranty lifetime warranty
whole lifetime whole lifetime

자주 쓰는 구문

once in a lifetime opportunity

once in a lifetime opportunity

the chance of a lifetime

the chance of a lifetime

a lifetime ago

a lifetime ago

자주 혼동되는 단어

lifetime vs lifespan

Lifespan is more technical and biological, while lifetime is used more generally for both people and objects.

lifetime vs life

Life refers to the state of being alive, whereas lifetime refers specifically to the duration of that state.

📝

사용 참고사항

Lifetime is usually used as a singular noun. It is very common in marketing (lifetime warranty) and in hyperbolic speech to mean a very long time.

⚠️

자주 하는 실수

Learners sometimes use 'all my life' and 'my whole lifetime' interchangeably, but 'lifetime' is more often used when discussing the length or duration specifically.

💡

암기 팁

Think of the word as a sum: LIFE + TIME. It is simply the total TIME of a LIFE.

📖

어원

Derived from Old English 'līf' (life) and 'tīma' (time), combined to describe the duration of an existence.

문법 패턴

Countable noun (usually singular) Can be used as an attributive noun (e.g., lifetime member)
🌍

문화적 맥락

In many cultures, a 'Lifetime Achievement Award' is the highest honor one can receive for their career work.

빠른 퀴즈

Traveling to the moon would be a once in a _______ opportunity.

정답!

정답은: lifetime

관련 표현

Time 관련 단어

Monday

A1

Monday is the day of the week between Sunday and Tuesday. In many parts of the world, it is regarded as the first day of the working and school week.

Tuesday

A1

Tuesday is the third day of the week, positioned between Monday and Wednesday. In most Western cultures and business environments, it is regarded as the second day of the standard work week.

Thursday

A1

Thursday is the day of the week that comes after Wednesday and before Friday. It is typically considered the fourth day of the working week in most Western countries.

Saturday

A1

Saturday is the day of the week that follows Friday and comes before Sunday. It is widely considered the first day of the weekend and is typically a day for rest or leisure in many cultures.

Sunday

A1

Sunday is the seventh day of the week, positioned between Saturday and Monday. In many parts of the world, it is considered the final day of the weekend and is typically a day for rest or religious activities.

weekend

A1

The weekend is the period of time at the end of the week, typically including Saturday and Sunday. It is generally a time when people do not work or attend school and use the time for rest or leisure.

yesterday

A1

Yesterday refers to the day immediately before today. It is used to describe events, actions, or states that occurred in the very recent past, specifically one day ago.

day after tomorrow

A1

The day that comes after the one that follows today. It refers to a point in time two days into the future from the current day.

day before yesterday

A1

The day that occurred immediately before yesterday, referring to two days ago from today. It is used to pinpoint a specific time in the recent past in relation to the current day.

January

A1

January is the first month of the calendar year. It has 31 days and follows December of the previous year.

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