B2 noun 중립

period

/ˈpɪəriəd/

A length or portion of time that is defined by specific events, characteristics, or conditions. It can also refer to one of the divisions of a school day or a punctuation mark used at the end of a sentence.

예시

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1

I need a short rest period after lunch to regain my energy.

I need a short rest period after lunch to regain my energy.

2

The contract spans a period of three fiscal years and is subject to renewal.

The contract spans a period of three fiscal years and is subject to renewal.

3

I'm so tired, and I still have a double history period this afternoon.

I'm so tired, and I still have a double history period this afternoon.

어휘 가족

명사
period
부사
periodically
형용사
periodic
관련
periodicity
💡

암기 팁

Think of a 'period' mark (.)—it marks the end of a thought, just as a time 'period' marks a segment of time with a beginning and an end.

빠른 퀴즈

The Victorian ___ was a time of significant social change and industrial expansion in Britain.

정답!

정답은: period

예시

1

I need a short rest period after lunch to regain my energy.

everyday

I need a short rest period after lunch to regain my energy.

2

The contract spans a period of three fiscal years and is subject to renewal.

formal

The contract spans a period of three fiscal years and is subject to renewal.

3

I'm so tired, and I still have a double history period this afternoon.

informal

I'm so tired, and I still have a double history period this afternoon.

4

The Jurassic period is characterized by the dominance of dinosaurs and the appearance of birds.

academic

The Jurassic period is characterized by the dominance of dinosaurs and the appearance of birds.

5

During the peak period, our customer support team handles over five hundred calls daily.

business

During the peak period, our customer support team handles over five hundred calls daily.

어휘 가족

명사
period
부사
periodically
형용사
periodic
관련
periodicity

자주 쓰는 조합

grace period grace period
trial period trial period
peak period peak period
time period time period
extended period extended period

자주 쓰는 구문

period of time

period of time

end of period

end of period

period.

And that's final (used for emphasis at the end of a statement).

자주 혼동되는 단어

period vs full stop

'Period' is the American English term for the punctuation mark, while 'full stop' is the British English equivalent.

period vs era

An 'era' usually refers to a much longer, major division of history, whereas a 'period' can be any specific length of time.

📝

사용 참고사항

In academic settings, it specifically refers to the blocks of time into which a school day is divided. When used as an interjection at the end of a sentence, it signals that the speaker's mind is made up and no further discussion is allowed.

⚠️

자주 하는 실수

Learners sometimes use 'time' when 'period' is more precise for a duration with a specific start and end, such as a 'probation period' rather than a 'probation time'.

💡

암기 팁

Think of a 'period' mark (.)—it marks the end of a thought, just as a time 'period' marks a segment of time with a beginning and an end.

📖

어원

Derived from the Greek 'periodos', meaning 'circuit', 'cycle', or 'going around'.

문법 패턴

Countable noun Often follows adjectives like 'brief', 'long', 'stable', or 'transitional' Used with the preposition 'of' to specify duration (e.g., a period of six months)
🌍

문화적 맥락

In the United States, students often refer to their classes by number (e.g., 'third period math'), which dictates their daily social and academic schedule.

빠른 퀴즈

The Victorian ___ was a time of significant social change and industrial expansion in Britain.

정답!

정답은: period

관련 단어

overhospence

C1

Describing a quality of being excessively or intrusively hospitable to the point of making a guest feel overwhelmed or uncomfortable. It implies that the host's efforts to be welcoming have crossed a boundary into being burdensome or stifling.

excelership

C1

Describing a state of superior leadership and technical mastery, particularly within a corporate or organizational structure. It characterizes individuals or actions that demonstrate both exceptional performance and the ability to guide others toward high-level goals.

homosophful

C1

Describing a state of possessing shared wisdom or having a mindset that aligns with universal human understanding. It is often used to characterize individuals or groups that exhibit profound, common-sense insight or an intellectual harmony with their community.

abphotoion

C1

To remove or displace an ion from a molecular structure using concentrated light energy or radiation. It is a specialized term used in advanced physics and chemical engineering to describe the precise detachment of particles via photon interaction.

undertrudless

C1

To execute a series of tasks or navigate a complex system with a complete absence of resistance or friction. It implies bypassing the usual 'trudge' or difficulty associated with a process, often in a mechanical or systematic way.

prodentation

C1

Characterized by the forward projection or protrusion of teeth or tooth-like structures. It is a specialized term used primarily in anatomical, biological, or technical descriptions to indicate a feature that juts outward.

regratine

C1

Regratine refers to the historical trade practice of purchasing commodities, particularly food, at a market and reselling them in the same or a nearby market at an inflated price. It was traditionally considered a form of unethical profiteering or price manipulation in medieval and early modern economic systems.

prehabment

C1

The process of engaging in physical conditioning and strengthening exercises prior to a surgical procedure or a period of intense physical exertion. It is used to improve physiological resilience, reduce the risk of injury, and accelerate the subsequent recovery process.

anteregess

C1

A specialized term used primarily in academic and logical testing contexts to describe a preliminary stage of advancement or a forward-moving phase that precedes a primary event. It represents an initial step in a sequence that establishes the necessary conditions for further progress.

inclarive

C1

A noun referring to a rhetorical or logical construct that is intentionally broad yet lacks specific detail, often used to encompass various possibilities without committing to one. It describes a state where inclusion is prioritized over precision, leading to a calculated ambiguity.

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