| 单词 | period |
| 释义 | period (pɪəriəd ) Word forms: periods 1. countable noun B1 A period is a length of time. This crisis might last for a long period of time. [+ of] ...a period of a few months. [+ of] ...for a limited period only. Synonyms: time, term, season, space 2. countable noun B1+ A period in the life of a person, organization, or society is a length of time which is remembered for a particular situation or activity. ...a period of economic good health and expansion. [+ of] He went through a period of wanting to be accepted. [+ of] The South African years were his most creative period. 3. countable noun B1+ A particular length of time in history is sometimes called a period. For example, you can talk about the Victorian period or the Elizabethan period in Britain. ...the Roman period. No reference to their existence appears in any literature of the period. ...the most difficult periods of history. 4. adjective [ADJECTIVE noun] Period costumes, furniture, and instruments were made at an earlier time in history, or look as if they were made then. ...dressed in full period costume. ...replicas of period instruments. 5. countable noun [usually noun NOUN] Exercise, training, or study periods are lengths of time that are set aside for exercise, training, or study. They accompanied him during his exercise periods. 6. countable noun B1 At a school or college, a period is one of the parts that the day is divided into during which lessons or other activities take place. ...periods of private study. [+ of] ...taking his scripts to school in order to learn the lines in free periods. 7. countable noun When a woman has a period, she bleeds from her womb. This usually happens once a month. 8. adverb Some people say period after stating a fact or opinion when they want to emphasize that they are definite about something and do not want to discuss it further. [emphasis] I don't want to do it, period. 9. countable noun A period is the punctuation mark (.) which you use at the end of a sentence when it is not a question or an exclamation. [US] regional note: in BRIT, use full stop Collocations: difficult period We've advised her to take a complete rest during this difficult period and have put all her promotional commitments on hold. Times, Sunday Times (2007) This has been a difficult period and makes him vulnerable. The Sun (2016) He proved himself to be equipped for the task during an extremely difficult period. Times, Sunday Times (2006) The 15-month dry period has, however, left ground water in many parts of the country at unusually low levels. Times, Sunday Times But the country will be in for a long, dry period. Times,Sunday Times The worst instances occur when summer storms strike after a dry period. Times, Sunday Times During her dry period, she takes the only job she can get, a small role in a low-profile drama. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 The lakes levels are seasonally fluctuated from 0.5 m 1 m during dry period to seven meters during rainy season. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 The huge summer school runs over six weeks through the holiday period and provides tuition and examinations which can count towards degrees. Times, Sunday Times (2006) There are fears more youngsters will leave in the Easter holiday period. The Sun (2015) During the holiday period, he invited me for a picnic with his family. The Times Literary Supplement (2014) But there's no doubt the weather has become increasingly unpredictable in recent years, with sudden downpours leading to floods succeeded by lengthy periods of drought. Times, Sunday Times (2010) A lengthy period of consultation was undertaken with fans, who will soon be presented with a choice of designs for final approval. Times, Sunday Times (2015) Growing annual grain crops such as wheat over lengthy periods inevitably leads to soil damage. Times, Sunday Times (2009) After a year the payment of the benefit ceases and you need to have worked for a minimum period of thirteen weeks thereafter before you can reclaim. Say Goodbye to Debt (1994) The minimum hire period is 30 minutes and the hourly charge is £4.95. Times, Sunday Times (2006) A minimum period of 20 days notice is required should you wish to cancel your booking. The Sun (2014) It imposed a six-month notice period on investors who wanted to withdraw money from its 1.2 billion property fund. Times, Sunday Times (2008) There is a one-month notice period. Times, Sunday Times (2010) The notice period can be shortened, but only with the consent of both parties. Times, Sunday Times (2015) The long postwar period of prosperity, when it could still be thought of as the workshop of the world, was followed by decades of underperformance and relative decline. Times, Sunday Times It coincided with the slide from a long period of prosperity into the dark decade of stagflation. Times, Sunday Times The gawa reached their greatest period of prosperity in the 15th century. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 The town's period of prosperity in the 17th and 18th centuries was due to manufactures of glass and malt, and trade in corn and wool. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 The period of prosperity, however, did not last long. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 A period of stability here would be welcome. Times, Sunday Times Businesses need a period of stability to allow all the recent changes to employment legislation to bed down. Times, Sunday Times Whichever way the vote goes, a period of stability will be needed. The Sun I suspect further progress will require a period of stability and consistent growth, and perhaps some better signals from the eurozone. Times, Sunday Times We now need a period of stability and to make sure that the changes have been a success. The Sun The timing couldn't be better, as the island appears to be emerging from a period of turmoil. Times, Sunday Times He argued that bailouts would only encourage future reckless behaviour and ensure that 'the next period of turmoil will be on an even bigger scale'. Times, Sunday Times But, as we have learnt again and again in this long period of turmoil, the impossible can become inevitable without even passing through improbable. Times, Sunday Times However, there were warnings of potential conflicts of interest and a period of turmoil. Times, Sunday Times The collection grew only modestly during the following decade, a period of turmoil for the college. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 In a period of uncertainty, universities should be praised for their entrepreneurial acumen in developing a world-leading industry. Times, Sunday Times We're entering a period of uncertainty and, let's be honest, we don't have any idea how long it will last. Times, Sunday Times The local government there has just emerged from a protracted period of uncertainty when no single party was in control. Times, Sunday Times The moon enters your sign today, ending the recent period of uncertainty you've been struggling to break free of. The Sun We all face not just a constitutional mess but a protracted period of uncertainty as the various issues are thrashed out. Times, Sunday Times The focus should be on young people, for whom a significant period of unemployment can blight the rest of their working lives. Times, Sunday Times He worked in education, as a mentor and in behavioural support, before a period of unemployment before starting his current role a year ago. Times, Sunday Times To cover yourself for a longer period of unemployment, an income protection policy could be worth considering. The Sun He hopes to avoid a long period of unemployment by mobilising himself in the job market now. Times, Sunday Times Research suggests that a period of unemployment at the beginning of a working life has a notable effect on income, health and life chances even 25 years later. Times, Sunday Times Then normal wave activity returns lost sand to the beach over a period of years to decades. Christianity Today Most deals are structured over a period of years. Times, Sunday Times He could earn that over a period of years. The Sun Other exit strategies could involve selling to sovereign wealth funds, or placing the shares with institutional investors over a period of years. Times, Sunday Times Over a period of years she had accumulated seven thousand dollars. Christianity Today But have things changed in the postwar period? Times, Sunday Times That was 'old-fashioned politics', based on a short postwar period when people voted according to wealth and class. Times, Sunday Times Some correspondents ruefully admitted they had poorly served the public good, while intellectuals of the postwar period piled into the popular press. The Times Literary Supplement Paper was expensive in the postwar period, so he'd steal bits from school or draw on anything he could find, even bus tickets. Times,Sunday Times He stood for everything that was seen as noble and heroic about the game in the immediate postwar period. Times, Sunday Times After all, employers can fire a new member of staff within a probationary period. Times, Sunday Times The third year of the ban has been deferred for a probationary period of five years. Times, Sunday Times They should then face a two-year probationary period during which they would have to re-sit the test if they received six penalty points. Times, Sunday Times You should not use an internship program as a probationary period. Christianity Today The workers are paid minimum wage for a three-month probationary period before being awarded 'cold money' payments as compensation for working in refrigerated air. Times, Sunday Times The Highways Agency said yesterday its traffic control centre had begun to notice a more prolonged period of congestion. Times, Sunday Times (2007) Quite often people who have been unconscious for prolonged periods wake up and behave in a deeply strange manner. The Sun (2012) This is not the first time that a suspect has had to suffer a prolonged period of waiting. Times, Sunday Times (2016) The ship was sold recently after a protracted period of losses, but too late to patch up the company's battered finances. Times, Sunday Times The local government there has just emerged from a protracted period of uncertainty when no single party was in control. Times, Sunday Times We all face not just a constitutional mess but a protracted period of uncertainty as the various issues are thrashed out. Times, Sunday Times Taken together, these could signal the end of an extraordinarily benign and protracted period of low interest rates and cheap money. Times, Sunday Times Now it looks as if he will need to stop playing for another protracted period. Times, Sunday Times The problem for the consumer begins when the 0% purchase period expires. Times, Sunday Times When a co-buy goes live on the site, the price paid by each buyer falls as new buyers come in during a fixed purchase period. Times, Sunday Times However, you have the flexibility to upgrade to a newer model during the purchase period. Times, Sunday Times You will also have to make minimum repayments equivalent to 1% of the outstanding balance during the 0% purchase period, starting at 75 a month for 7,500. Times, Sunday Times Ministers should be able to keep their discussions confidential for a reasonable period, even on matters as serious as going to war. Times, Sunday Times Providers should give notice 'within a reasonable period before that rate of interest ceases to apply'. Times, Sunday Times These extended warranties, like year-long manufacturer warranties, do not replace your legal rights to expect goods you buy to last a reasonable period of time. Times, Sunday Times First, you must have good performance information - reliable and multi-dimensional data on how a person has performed over a reasonable period. Times, Sunday Times The target must also be achievable within a reasonable period of time, usually two to three years. Christianity Today It took many operations to get him walking again, and during his two-year recovery period, I took care of him. Times, Sunday Times (2007) The most effective way to burn calories is interval training - bursts of maximum effort followed by recovery periods. Times, Sunday Times (2007) The prognosis is for a recovery period of two to four weeks. Times, Sunday Times (2009) Also, in the case of loans, the repayment period must not be longer than five years. Times, Sunday Times Over the typical repayment period of 25 years, this amounts to 1.1 billion. Times, Sunday Times The banks note that many consumers are extending the repayment period on new cars, in some cases for as long as 72 months. ST The trustees have also agreed to extend the repayment period by two years, to 2026. Times, Sunday Times You can repay your loan in full at any time during the repayment period - between one and seven years - without charge. Times, Sunday Times It may just be that the 4 billion refinancing of the business has injected major complications, but that should not have had any impact on the relevant reporting period. Times, Sunday Times However, it warned that hot weather had taken a further toll since its reporting period ended. Times, Sunday Times Finally, the corresponding reporting period demonstrated greater volatility in those markets and this, inevitably, had an effect on post-trade. Times, Sunday Times Elsewhere, the dust was still setting after a busy reporting period for store groups. Times, Sunday Times A total of about 2.5 million in donations was recorded during the first reporting period of the 2015 general election campaign. Times, Sunday Times You have to make a decision on what course of action to take for a patient in a relatively short period of time. Times, Sunday Times For that short period of time, he began thinking - maybe he had done something big after all. Times, Sunday Times Few entertainers could have been more successful in such a short period. Times, Sunday Times He was knocked unconscious for a very short period of time and came round very quickly afterwards. Times, Sunday Times Last year she got three, totalling £1,900, in one short period. Times,Sunday Times Established in 1887, the historic buildings span the period 1907-1948. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 The songs are arranged chronologically by recording date and span the period from their first demo recordings in 1963 to the last singles in 1968. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Multiple forms of mining technology are exhibited there and span a period of approximately 6 thousands years. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 It has holdings of more than fifteen thousand works that span the period from the medium's invention in 1839 to the present. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 It includes buildings with a wide variety of architectural styles and whose worthy historical buildings span the period fron 1820 to 1900. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 And they can lock up clients' money for a specified period. Times, Sunday Times Most insurance contracts contain such provisions, which require the insured to bring any legal claims within a specified period following a loss. Christianity Today It required an applicant to make his application within the specified period. Times, Sunday Times Licenses usually are valid for only a specified period of time, and only in the county in which they were issued. Christianity Today These loans are payable over a specified period of time. Christianity Today There should be mutual give and take and if, over a sustained period, it's all one way, you need to distance yourself. Times, Sunday Times But that might be because no one has tried to get him out that way for any sustained period. Times, Sunday Times But she has not been outside for any sustained period during the day - without drastic consequences - for almost a decade. Times, Sunday Times After such a sustained period of hot weather, the resulting thunderstorms are expected to be unusually powerful. Times, Sunday Times No one yet knows if free schools work over a sustained period. Times, Sunday Times We want to discuss whether there would be a transition period when he could be part time. Times, Sunday Times (2006) It provides relocation allowances and housing subsidies and conducts orientation programmes to help new foreign staff during the transition period. Times, Sunday Times (2009) We are still in the throes of a transition period. THE ESSENTIAL DRUCKER (2001) We are in the transitional period between the old administrative system of management and the new, largely economic one. Inside Perestroika: The Future of the Soviet Economy (1990) We all know that this is a transitional period. Times, Sunday Times (2013) It was a transitional period for me and put me back on course. Times, Sunday Times (2007) Television will undergo a period of hairshirt puritanism before the pressure for ratings and income reasserts itself again. Times, Sunday Times After graduation to degree level, a chartered engineer has to undergo a period of focused training and prescribed employment and responsibility similar to that for qualification as a doctor. Times, Sunday Times He will have to undergo a period of retraining to atone for the breach of patient confidentiality in taking a picture of a patient for no medical purpose. Times, Sunday Times The conclusions that he draws are based on the fact that at early stages of development, humans undergo a period of hermaphrodism. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Both groups of students must undergo a period of apprenticeship under a practicing lawyer. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Translations: Chinese: 时期, 具特定历史时期特点的 Japanese: 期間, 時代物の |
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