| 单词 | lifespan |
| 释义 | lifespan (laɪfspæn ) also life span Word forms: lifespans 1. variable noun [oft with poss] The lifespan of a person, animal, or plant is the period of time for which they live or are normally expected to live. A 15-year lifespan is not uncommon for a dog. They have extended the potential life span of humanity everywhere. 2. countable noun [oft with poss] The lifespan of a product, organization, or idea is the period of time for which it is expected to work properly or to last. Most boilers have a lifespan of 15 to 20 years. [+ of] Collocations: human lifespan It is hoped that as a result human lifespan will increase. The Sun (2014) Science has so far shown that genetics accounts for variability in human lifespan by a third. The Sun (2014) Trees remind us that the human lifespan is a fleeting thing. Times, Sunday Times (2014) They might inspire us to challenge the limitations currently hemming in the human lifespan. The Times Literary Supplement (2013) The tortoises appeared to be the elephants of the reptile world, with a memory that matched their extremely long lifespan. Times,Sunday Times They have a reputation for hardy healthiness and usually enjoy a long lifespan. Times, Sunday Times They mapped the genome of the bowhead whale - the only mammal in the world to live to 200 - and identified some of the genes for its long lifespan. The Sun The company invests in long lifespan projects in energy, transport, healthcare and education. Times, Sunday Times Second, the individuals in this community must have a relatively long lifespan in order to encounter several opportunities to react with sympathy. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Nothing enlivens trading floors like the elixir of central bank liquidity, but this fillip will have a short lifespan. Times, Sunday Times The short lifespan of mayflies should remind us of how fleeting our own lives on earth are, he argues. Christianity Today They also have a short lifespan, enabling study of the full developmental cycle of various genes. The Scientist It was khaki, which, according to the short lifespan of hot designer colours, should have been long over by that time. Globe and Mail They also have a relatively short lifespan. The Sun Rotten teeth and gum disease can shorten your lifespan by years. Times, Sunday Times Cut daffodils can shorten their lifespan. The Sun Warmer temperatures would actually increase their metabolism and shorten their lifespan. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 The presence of foreign ions commonly found in tap water will drastically shorten the lifespan of a lead-acid battery. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 It's a big deal and severely shortens the lifespan of the game. The Sun Translations: Chinese: 寿命人或动植物的, 使用期限产品、组织或想法的 Japanese: 寿命, 寿命 |
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