periodical
/ˌpɪəriˈɒdɪkəl/ · /ˌpɪriˈɑːdɪkəl/
CEFR level C1Topic MediaWord #6535 in the learning path
期刊；杂志
Definitions
n. A publication released regularly, containing articles on particular subjects.
期刊；杂志
adj. Happening or appearing repeatedly at intervals.
定期的；周期性的
Example
The library keeps that periodical beside the newspapers.
图书馆把那种期刊放在报纸旁边。
Academic periodicals allow researchers to share findings, although subscription costs can limit access for smaller institutions.
学术期刊让研究人员能够分享成果，但订阅费用可能限制小型机构获取这些资源。
Collocations
- academic periodical
- monthly periodical
- periodical publication
Word family
- period (n.)
- periodic (adj.)
- periodically (adv.)
Synonyms
- journal
- magazine
Usage tip
名词指期刊；表示定期发生时，periodic更常用。
FAQ
- What does periodical mean?
- A publication released regularly, containing articles on particular subjects. Happening or appearing repeatedly at intervals.
- How is periodical pronounced?
- UK /ˌpɪəriˈɒdɪkəl/, US /ˌpɪriˈɑːdɪkəl/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
