lifetime
UK/'laiftaim/US
B2
Definitions
n.
The whole length of time that someone lives or something lasts.
一生，终生
n.
(figurative) A very long time.
（比喻）很长的时间
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedlife + time = the span of a whole life. Often used to stress rarity or supremacy: a lifetime achievement, the chance of a lifetime — 'as big as your entire life.'
Root lif still carries 7 more wordsCommon Collocations
- 1.lifetime achievement终身成就
- 2.lifetime warranty终身保修
- 3.once in a lifetime千载难逢
- 4.in a lifetime在一生中
Example Sentences
- 1.
He received a lifetime achievement award for his films.
- 2.
This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to study abroad.
- 3.
The tools come with a lifetime warranty.