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单词 during
释义

during

preposition

dur·​ing ˈdu̇r-iŋ How to pronounce during (audio)
 also  ˈdyu̇r-
1
: throughout the duration of
swims every day during the summer
2
: at a point in the course of
was offered a job during a visit to the capital

Synonyms

  • amid
  • amidst
  • by
  • over
  • pending
  • through
  • throughout
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Example Sentences

She swims every day during the summer. We got along well during the trip. He worked in the field during most of the day. During the interview, they asked about my previous jobs. The fire alarm went off during the ceremony.
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Word History

Etymology

Middle English, from present participle of duren to last, from Anglo-French durer, from Latin durare to harden, endure, last, from durus hard; perhaps akin to Sanskrit dāru wood — more at tree entry 1

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

during

preposition

dur·​ing ˌdu̇r-iŋ How to pronounce during (audio)
ˌdyu̇r-
1
: throughout the course of
I swim every day during the summer.
2
: at some point in the course of
You may call me during the day.

during

preposition

as in throughout
in the course of we wrote notes during the boring lecture

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • throughout
  • through
  • amid
  • over
  • pending
  • by
  • amidst
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