month
Meaning: One of the twelve periods of time that a year is divided into
A month is a unit of time corresponding roughly to the cycle of the moon, typically lasting 28 to 31 days. Months are fundamental to calendars worldwide. Common expressions include 'month by month' (gradually over time), 'this time next month' (the same date in the following month), and 'months on end' (for many consecutive months).
Examples
- The project should be finished within three months. 这个项目应该在三个月内完成。El proyecto debería terminarse en tres meses.プロジェクトは3ヶ月以内に完了するはずです。프로젝트는 3개월 이내에 완료될 것입니다.
- We haven't seen each other for months. 我们已经好几个月没见面了。No nos hemos visto en meses.私たちは何ヶ月も会っていません。우리는 몇 달 동안 만나지 못했습니다.
- She pays her rent at the beginning of each month. 她每个月初支付房租。Ella paga el alquiler a principios de cada mes.彼女は毎月初めに家賃を払います。그녀는 매달 초에 집세를 냅니다.
Pronunciation
Usage Guide
Context: general
Tone: neutral
Origin & History
From Old English 'mōnaþ', directly related to 'mōna' (moon). A month was originally one complete cycle of the moon — about 29.5 days — making it one of the oldest units of time measurement.
Cultural Context
Era: Modern
Generation: All ages
Social background: Universal
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