century
의미: A period of one hundred years
Century refers to a period of 100 years, especially when counted from the start of the Common Era. The 21st century began in 2001. In cricket, a 'century' is scoring 100 runs. 'Turn of the century' refers to the time when one century ends and another begins.
예문
- This castle was built in the 15th century. 这座城堡建于15世纪。Este castillo fue construido en el siglo XV.この城は15世紀に建てられました。이 성은 15세기에 지어졌습니다.
- We're living in the 21st century now. 我们现在生活在21世纪。Ahora vivimos en el siglo XXI.私たちは今21世紀に生きています。우리는 지금 21세기에 살고 있습니다.
- The tradition dates back several centuries. 这个传统可以追溯到几个世纪前。La tradición se remonta a varios siglos atrás.その伝統は数世紀前にさかのぼります。그 전통은 수 세기 전으로 거슬러 올라갑니다.
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맥락: general
어조: neutral
기원과 역사
From Latin 'centuria' meaning 'a group of one hundred', originally a unit of 100 Roman soldiers. From 'centum' (hundred). The time sense developed because years were counted in groups of hundreds.
문화적 배경
Era: Modern
Generation: All ages
Social background: Universal
이야기와 상식
From Latin 'centuria' originally meaning a group of 100 Roman soldiers. The time sense developed because the Roman calendar counted years in groups of hundreds.
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