A1 noun 中性 #105 最常用

era

/ˈɪərə/

An era is a long and distinct period of history with a particular feature or characteristic. It is used to group years together based on a specific theme, person, or invention.

例句

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1

We live in the digital era where computers are everywhere.

We live in the digital period where computers are everywhere.

2

The Victorian era saw many changes in British society.

The Victorian time period saw many changes in British society.

3

I think I am entering my 'traveling' era this year.

I think I am starting my 'traveling' phase this year.

词族

名词
era
相关
epoch
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记忆技巧

Think of the letters: E-R-A. 'Events Reset Ages.' An era is a big block of time defined by big events.

快速测验

The invention of the steam engine started a new ___ in transport.

正确!

正确答案是: era

例句

1

We live in the digital era where computers are everywhere.

everyday

We live in the digital period where computers are everywhere.

2

The Victorian era saw many changes in British society.

formal

The Victorian time period saw many changes in British society.

3

I think I am entering my 'traveling' era this year.

informal

I think I am starting my 'traveling' phase this year.

4

Geologists divide the history of the Earth into different eras.

academic

Geologists divide the history of the Earth into different long time blocks.

5

This merger marks a new era for our company's future.

business

This merger marks a new period for our company's future.

词族

名词
era
相关
epoch

常见搭配

golden era a very successful or happy time
digital era the modern time of technology
end of an era the finish of a famous period
new era a fresh start in history
post-war era the period after a war

常用短语

The dawn of a new era

The very beginning of a new historical period

A bygone era

A time period that happened long ago

Defined an era

Was the most important thing about that time

容易混淆的词

era vs area

Area refers to a physical space or location, while era refers to a length of time.

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使用说明

Use 'era' to describe a span of time that is defined by a specific quality, such as 'the steam era' or 'the era of peace'. It is usually much longer than a few years.

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常见错误

Learners often misspell the word as 'area' because the sounds and letters are similar, but the meaning is completely different.

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记忆技巧

Think of the letters: E-R-A. 'Events Reset Ages.' An era is a big block of time defined by big events.

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词源

Derived from the Latin 'aera', which meant 'counters' or 'items of calculation' used to track time.

语法模式

Countable noun: one era, two eras Usually takes the definite article 'the' (e.g., The space era) Often followed by the preposition 'of'
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文化背景

In modern social media, people use 'era' to describe their current personal mood or lifestyle phase, such as their 'fitness era'.

快速测验

The invention of the steam engine started a new ___ in transport.

正确!

正确答案是: era

更多Time词汇

lifetime

A1

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.

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.

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