era
Significado: A long period of history marked by distinctive characteristics
An era is a long and distinct period of history characterised by particular features, events, or developments. It can refer to geological time periods, historical ages, or any significant span marked by notable qualities. The word suggests a time with a unique character that sets it apart.
Ejemplos
- The Victorian era was a time of great change. 维多利亚时代是一个巨大变革的时代。La era victoriana fue una época de grandes cambios.ビクトリア朝時代は大きな変化の時代でした。빅토리아 시대는 큰 변화의 시대였습니다.
- We are entering a new era of space exploration. 我们正在进入太空探索的新时代。Estamos entrando en una nueva era de exploración espacial.私たちは宇宙探査の新時代に入っています。우리는 우주 탐사의 새로운 시대에 들어서고 있습니다.
- The end of the Cold War marked the beginning of a new era. 冷战的结束标志着新时代的开始。El fin de la Guerra Fría marcó el comienzo de una nueva era.冷戦の終結は新時代の始まりを示しました。냉전의 종식은 새 시대의 시작을 알렸습니다.
Pronunciación
Guía de uso
Contexto: general
Tono: neutral
Origen e historia
From Late Latin 'aera' meaning 'an epoch, a period of time', possibly from Latin 'aera' (counters used for calculation), plural of 'aes' (brass, money). The sense of 'a historical period' developed in the 17th century.
Contexto cultural
Era: Modern
Generation: All ages
Social background: Universal
Historia y curiosidades
The word 'era' comes from Latin 'aera' meaning 'counters used for calculation.' It originally referred to a fixed point in time from which years are counted, like the Christian era beginning with the birth of Christ. Over time, it came to mean any significant historical period.
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