generation
/ˌdʒenəˈreɪʃən/
CEFR level B1Topic SocietyWord #3002 in the learning path
一代人；一代
Definitions
n. people born and living at roughly the same time
一代人；一代
n. the process of producing something, especially electricity
产生；发电
n. a stage in the development of a product or technology
产品的一代
Example
Three generations of our family gathered for dinner yesterday.
昨天我们家三代人聚在一起吃晚饭。
Each generation faces different challenges as technological progress changes the skills required in the workplace.
随着技术进步改变职场所需的技能，每一代人都面临不同的挑战。
Collocations
- future generations
- generation gap
- electricity generation
- younger generation
Word family
- generate (v.)
- generator (n.)
- generational (adj.)
Usage tip
表示“一代人”时可数；表示“产生”时通常不可数。
FAQ
- What does generation mean?
- people born and living at roughly the same time the process of producing something, especially electricity a stage in the development of a product or technology
- How is generation pronounced?
- UK /ˌdʒenəˈreɪʃən/, US /ˌdʒenəˈreɪʃən/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
