
英 [djuˈreɪʃn] 美 [duˈreɪʃn]
n.
期间;持续时间
复数: durations
记忆技巧:dur 持久;坚硬的 + ation 行为,过程,状态,结果 → 持续时间
例句
He was given the task of protecting her for the duration of the trial
他的任务是在审讯期间保护她。
For the duration of the strike we will remain closed.
罢工期间,我们将停业。
Each process would last the duration of a burning joss stick.
每一个步骤都会持续一炷香的时间。