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寿命
shòu mìng
Meaning
- life span
- life expectancy
- lifetime (of a machine)
Definition
寿命指人或事物存在的期限。
Lifespan refers to the duration of existence of a person, animal, or object.
Usage
用于描述人、动物或物体的存活或使用期限。
Used to describe the duration of life or service of a person, animal, or object.
Examples
- 1 人类的平均寿命在不断提高。（The average human lifespan is continuously increasing.）
- 2 这种机器的设计寿命是十年。（This machine has a designed lifespan of ten years.）
- 3 他因为健康的生活方式而拥有很长的寿命。（He has a long lifespan due to his healthy lifestyle.）
- 4 这种树木的寿命可达千年。（This type of tree can have a lifespan of up to a thousand years.）
- 5 电池的寿命取决于使用频率。（The battery's lifespan depends on the frequency of use.）
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