period
Derived from the Greek 'periodos', meaning 'a going around, lapse of time'.
NOUN
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[/ˈpɪəriəd/en-US]
期間
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時期
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時代
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概念文
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(No direct equivalent for the concept of 'period' in certain abstract contexts.)
A length or portion of time, which can be a specific duration, a historical era, or a phase in life. It also refers to the punctuation mark [.] (also known as a full stop) used at the end of a sentence in English, signifying completion. This punctuation usage is often extended informally to mean 'the end of a discussion or matter', indicating that nothing more needs to be said or added. Additionally, 'period' is a common term for a woman's regular menstrual bleeding.
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- The period of reconstruction after the war lasted for many years. — The time following a conflict.
- You should always put a period at the end of a declarative sentence. — The punctuation mark.
- That's all I have to say on the matter, period. — An informal way to emphasize finality.
- She was late for her period and worried she might be pregnant. — Referring to menstruation.
VERB
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[/ˈpɪəriəd/en-US]
To bring something to an end; to conclude. This verb usage is often informal and emphasizes finality, as if putting a full stop to a statement or discussion.
| past | present_participle |
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| perioded | perioding |