Cycles Meaning in English
word · lemma: cycle
释义
Repeated series of events or processes that happen in the same order. It can also refer to bicycles in some contexts.
用法与细微差别
Plural of 'cycle.' Most often means repeated patterns in science, economics, or daily life ('life cycles,' 'business cycles'). Also the plural of 'bicycle' in British English, but this meaning is rare in American English. Common collocations: 'economic cycles,' 'cycles of nature.' Don't confuse with 'circles' (shapes) or 'turns.'
例句
There are four cycles of the moon each month.
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Plants go through many cycles during their lives.
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The seasons change in regular cycles, bringing new weather each time.
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I lost count of how many washing cycles the machine ran today.
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Business cycles affect the economy.
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In the UK, people sometimes call bicycles ‘cycles’.
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