century
/ˈsentʃəri/
CEFR level A2Topic HistoryWord #1268 in the learning path
世纪；一百年
Definitions
n. A period of one hundred years.
世纪；一百年
Example
This bridge was built more than a century ago.
这座桥建于一个多世纪以前。
Over the past century, improvements in sanitation have contributed significantly to longer life expectancy worldwide.
过去一个世纪里，卫生条件的改善对全球预期寿命的延长作出了重大贡献。
Collocations
- the twentieth century
- over a century ago
- the turn of the century
Word family
- centennial (adj.)
Usage tip
世纪序数比年份前两位大一：如1901—2000为20世纪。
FAQ
- What does century mean?
- A period of one hundred years.
- How is century pronounced?
- UK /ˈsentʃəri/, US /ˈsentʃəri/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
