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单词 countdowns
释义

countdown

noun

count·​down ˈkau̇nt-ˌdau̇n How to pronounce countdown (audio)
: an audible backward counting in fixed units (such as seconds) from an arbitrary starting number to mark the time remaining before an event
also : preparations carried on during such a count
count down
ˈkau̇nt-ˈdau̇n How to pronounce countdown (audio)
intransitive verb

Example Sentences

Recent Examples on the Web The special will feature broadcasts from New York, Los Angeles, and New Orleans, as well as the show's first-ever Spanish-language countdown from Puerto Rico, including a performance by Daddy Yankee. Ew Staff, EW.com, 31 Dec. 2021 This year’s event will also include a New Orleans segment, featuring co-host Billy Porter performing his new single, and a Spanish-language countdown from Puerto Rico, with co-host Roselyn Sanchez, along with a performance by Daddy Yankee. Michael Schneider, Variety, 29 Dec. 2021 Vanish Brewery in Lucketts is also ringing in the New Year with the Brits: The party kicks off at 5 p.m. with Shag performing British tunes from the Beatles to Oasis; a DJ; a 7 p.m. countdown; food specials; and 20 beers and ciders on tap. Washington Post, 1 Dec. 2021 Lent marks the 40 day countdown to Easter, which in Christianity is all about rebirth and resurrection. Shannon Carlin, refinery29.com, 30 Sep. 2021 For many seasons now, Epic Games has provided a countdown of some sort, or announcements on social media or in blog posts, to inform players when to tune in for a live event. Erik Kain, Forbes, 7 June 2021 The final stage in the return-to-work countdown – Stage 1 or full access – is still ahead. Lee Roop | Lroop@al.com, al, 4 June 2021 The two-year countdown to the convention has now begun. Bill Glauber, USA TODAY, 6 Aug. 2022 Speaking of which, the countdown to the end of the Long Wharf at Long Wharf has begun. Christopher Arnott, courant.com, 19 Mar. 2022 See More

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1952, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

countdown

noun

count·​down ˈkau̇nt-ˌdau̇n How to pronounce countdown (audio)
: the process of subtracting the time remaining before an event (as the launching of a rocket)

countdowns

noun

plural of countdown
as in preambles

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • preambles
  • preludes
  • prologues
  • warm-ups
  • lead-ins
  • overtures
  • preliminaries
  • prologs
  • run-ups
  • starts
  • curtain-raisers
  • kickoffs
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