epoch
/ˈiːpɒk/ · /ˈepək/
CEFR level C1Topic HistoryWord #6320 in the learning path
时代；纪元
Definitions
n. a period of history marked by distinctive events or changes
时代；纪元
n. a division of geological time within a period
世（地质时间单位）
Example
These old photographs capture an epoch of rapid change.
这些老照片记录了一个迅速变革的时代。
The development of agriculture marked a new epoch in human history, transforming settlement patterns and social organisation.
农业的发展标志着人类历史进入了一个新时代，改变了聚居模式和社会组织形式。
Collocations
- a new epoch
- a historical epoch
- mark an epoch
Word family
- epochal (adj.)
Synonyms
- era
- age
Usage tip
比 period 更强调时代特征；地质学中译为“世”。
FAQ
- What does epoch mean?
- a period of history marked by distinctive events or changes a division of geological time within a period
- How is epoch pronounced?
- UK /ˈiːpɒk/, US /ˈepək/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
