decade
Meaning: A period of ten years
The word 'decade' means a period of ten years. It's often used to refer to specific periods like 'the sixties' (1960-1969) or 'the nineties' (1990-1999). 'For decades' means for a very long time, emphasising something has continued over many years.
Examples
- I've lived here for over a decade. 我在这里住了十多年了。He vivido aquí durante más de una década.ここに10年以上住んでいます。저는 여기에 10년 넘게 살고 있습니다.
- Fashion has changed a lot in the past decade. 过去十年时尚变化很大。La moda ha cambiado mucho en la última década.この10年でファッションは大きく変わりました。지난 10년간 패션이 크게 변했습니다.
- The building hadn't been renovated for decades. 这座建筑几十年没有翻新过了。El edificio no había sido renovado durante décadas.その建物は何十年も改装されていませんでした。그 건물은 수십 년간 리모델링되지 않았습니다.
Pronunciation
Usage Guide
Context: general
Tone: neutral
Origin & History
From Greek 'dekas' (genitive 'dekados') meaning 'a group of ten', from 'deka' (ten). Entered English via Latin 'decas' and Old French 'decade' in the 15th century.
Cultural Context
Era: Modern
Generation: All ages
Social background: Universal
Story & Trivia
From Greek 'dekas' meaning 'a group of ten.' The same root appears in 'December' (originally the tenth month in the Roman calendar) and 'decimal.'
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