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Century Meaning in English

word

/ˈsɛntʃɝi/
SEN-chuh-ree
/sˈɛntʃəɹi/
SEN-chuh-ree

释义

A century is a period of 100 years. It can also mean one of the numbered periods in history, such as the 18th century or the 21st century.

用法与细微差别

Used most often in history, dates, and long time spans. Be careful with numbering: the years 1901–2000 are the 20th century, not the 19th. In sports, especially cricket, 'a century' also means a score of 100.

例句

A century has 100 years.

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My town is more than a century old.

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This building was made in the last century.

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That tradition has been in our family for over a century.

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It feels like a century since we last talked.

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People have argued about that for centuries.

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