length

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Meaning: The measurement of something from end to end; duration of time

长度,时长
longitud, duración
長さ、期間
길이, 기간

'Length' measures how long something is from one end to the other, or how long something lasts in time. 'At length' means for a long time or in detail. 'Go to great lengths' means to try very hard. 'Full-length' describes something complete (full-length film, full-length mirror).

「length」测量某物从一端到另一端的距离,或某事持续的时间。「at length」意味着长时间或详细地。「go to great lengths」意味着非常努力。「full-length」描述完整的东西(全长电影、全身镜)。
«Length» mide cuán largo es algo de un extremo a otro, o cuánto dura algo en el tiempo. «At length» significa durante mucho tiempo o en detalle. «Go to great lengths» significa esforzarse mucho.
「length」は何かの端から端までの長さ、または時間の長さを測ります。「at length」は長い時間、または詳しくという意味です。「go to great lengths」は非常に努力するという意味です。
'Length'는 한쪽 끝에서 다른 쪽 끝까지의 측정값이나 시간적 지속 기간을 나타냅니다. 'At length'는 오랫동안 또는 자세히라는 뜻입니다. 'Go to great lengths'는 매우 열심히 노력하다는 뜻입니다. 'Full-length'는 완전한 것을 의미합니다(장편 영화, 전신 거울).

Examples

  1. What is the length of the garden?
    花园的长度是多少?
    ¿Cuál es la longitud del jardín?
    庭の長さはどれくらいですか?
    정원의 길이는 얼마나 되나요?
  2. The length of the film is about two hours.
    电影的时长大约是两个小时。
    La duración de la película es de unas dos horas.
    映画の長さは約2時間です。
    영화의 길이는 약 2시간입니다.
  3. She went to great lengths to make him feel welcome.
    她费尽心思让他感到宾至如归。
    Hizo todo lo posible para que se sintiera bienvenido.
    彼女は彼を歓迎するために大変な努力をしました。
    그녀는 그를 환영하기 위해 대단한 노력을 기울였습니다.

Pronunciation

Usage Guide

Context: general

Tone: neutral

Origin & History

From Old English 'lengþu' meaning 'distance from end to end', from 'lang' (long) plus the abstract noun suffix '-þu'. Of Germanic origin, related to Dutch 'lengte' and German 'Länge'.

Cultural Context

Era: Modern

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal

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