period

noun

UK/ˈpɪə.ri.əd/
US/ˈpɪr.i.əd/

Definitions of period noun

time(时间)

  1. B1Countable(可数名词)

    a duration of time.

    一段时间;时期

    • Her job requires her to be away from home for extended periods.

      她的工作需要她长时间离开家。

    • The unemployment rate in the first half of this year was 2.5% lower compared to the corresponding period last year.

      今年上半年的失业率与去年同期相比降低了2.5%。

    • A total of twelve people were killed over a five-day period.

      在五天的时间内,总共有十二人被杀。

  2. Countable(可数名词)

    a specific era or stage in someone's life or in history.

    (人生或历史上的)时期;阶段

    • Many adolescents experience a period of rebellion.

      许多青少年会经历一段叛逆时期。

    • This castle was built during the medieval period.

      这座城堡建于中世纪时期。

    • The artist's early works are considered his experimental period.

      这位艺术家的早期作品被认为是他的实验阶段。

  3. B1Countable(可数名词)

    a specific time during the school day when a particular subject is taught.

    (学校的)课时;一节课

    • We have five periods of math each week.

      我们每周有五节数学课。

    • The last period today is physical education.

      今天的最后一节课是体育课。

    • This period's lesson is about ecology.

      这节课的内容是关于生态学。

blood(血液)

  1. Countable(可数名词)

    the monthly flow of blood from the uterus, occurring as part of the menstrual cycle.

    (女性的)生理期;月经

    • She is experiencing severe period pains.

      她正在经历严重的经痛。

    • Her period was a few days late, which made her a bit worried.

      她的月经晚了几天,这让她有点担心。

    • Many women feel tired during their period.

      许多女性在月经期间感到疲劳。

mark(标记)

  1. Countable(可数名词)

    the punctuation mark (.) used to indicate the end of a sentence.

    句号

  2. Countable(可数名词)

    used to emphasize the finality of a statement, indicating no further discussion is wanted.

    (用于表示对某事不再讨论)到此为止;就这样

    • I don't want to hear any more excuses, period!

      我不想再听任何借口,就这样!

    • That's the decision, period.

      这就是决定,到此为止。

adjective

UK/ˈpɪə.ri.əd/
US/ˈpɪr.i.əd/

Phrases of period adjective

  • period costume/dress/furniture

    The clothing, furniture, or decor that is typical of a specific historical era.

    历史服装/古著/古具

    The set design of the movie, including all the exquisite antique furniture, was very specific to the period.

    电影的布景设计,包括所有精致的古董家具,都非常符合那个时代的特征。