period
/ˈpɪəriəd/ · /ˈpɪriəd/
CEFR level A2Topic Daily lifeWord #1133 in the learning path
一段时间；时期
Definitions
n. A length of time or a stage in history.
一段时间；时期
n. A scheduled length of time for a school lesson.
课时；一节课
n. The monthly flow of blood from the uterus.
月经；经期
Example
We stayed indoors during a short period of heavy rain.
在那阵短暂的大雨期间，我们一直待在室内。
A prolonged period of unemployment can affect both financial security and mental health.
长期失业既会影响经济保障，也会影响心理健康。
Collocations
- a period of time
- a transition period
- a historical period
- a heavy period
Word family
- periodic (adj.)
- periodically (adv.)
Usage tip
表示一段时间常用a period of；美式英语也指句号。
FAQ
- What does period mean?
- A length of time or a stage in history. A scheduled length of time for a school lesson. The monthly flow of blood from the uterus.
- How is period pronounced?
- UK /ˈpɪəriəd/, US /ˈpɪriəd/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
