periods
US /ˈpɪr.i.ədz/
UK /ˈpɪə.ri.ədz/
复数名词
1.
时期, 阶段
lengths of time
示例:
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The country has experienced several economic growth periods.
该国经历了几个经济增长时期。
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There were long periods of silence during the meeting.
会议期间有很长的沉默时期。
2.
月经, 例假
the flow of blood from a woman's body that happens every month
示例:
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Many women experience discomfort during their monthly periods.
许多女性在月经期间会感到不适。
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Her periods have become irregular recently.
她最近的月经周期变得不规律。
3.
句号, 标点符号
the punctuation mark (.) used at the end of a sentence or abbreviation
示例:
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Remember to put periods at the end of all your sentences.
记住在所有句子的末尾加上句号。
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The abbreviation 'Dr.' has a period after it.
缩写“Dr.”后面有一个句号。