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
관련 문법 규칙
관련 단어
to
A1Used to indicate the place, person, or thing that someone or something moves toward. It can also mark the recipient of an action or the limit of a range.
and
A1A primary conjunction used to connect words, phrases, or clauses that are grammatically equal. It indicates addition, a sequence of events, or a relationship between two things.
a
A1A word used before a singular noun that is not specific or is being mentioned for the first time. It is used only before words that begin with a consonant sound to indicate one of something.
that
A1This word is a demonstrative pronoun used to indicate a specific person, object, or idea that is further away in space or time from the speaker. It is also used to refer back to something that has already been mentioned or to introduce a clause that identifies something.
I
A1The pronoun 'I' is used by a speaker or writer to refer to themselves as the subject of a verb. It is the first-person singular subject pronoun in English and is always capitalized regardless of its position in a sentence.
for
A1Used to show who is intended to have or use something, or to explain the purpose or reason for an action. It is also frequently used to indicate a specific duration of time.
not
A1A function word used to express negation or denial. It is primarily used to make a sentence or phrase negative, often following an auxiliary verb or the verb 'to be'.
with
A1A preposition used to indicate that people or things are together, in the same place, or performing an action together. It can also describe the instrument used to perform an action or a characteristic that someone or something has.
he
A1A pronoun used to refer to a male person or animal that has already been mentioned or is easily identified. It functions as the subject of a sentence.
you
A1Used to refer to the person or people that the speaker is addressing. It is the second-person pronoun used for both singular and plural subjects and objects.
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