length 是英语常用名词,音标为英 /leŋθ/、美 /leŋθ/,核心含义表示“长度”,可具体指物体两端间的距离、时间持续的时长,或抽象的程度、范围[2][8]。
物理长度:描述物体从一端到另一端的线性距离
可直接接数字或单位,如“3 meters in length”(3米长)
也可作定语修饰名词,如“knee-length dress”(及膝裙)
时间/篇幅长度:指事件持续的时间或内容的篇幅
例:电影时长、演讲时间、文章字数等[5]
一段/一节:表示某材料的具体部分
例:“a length of rope”(一段绳子)[8]
抽象含义:引申为“程度”或“范围”
例:“go to great lengths”(不遗余力)[10]
| 短语 | 含义 | 例句 |
|---|---|---|
| at length | 最终;详细地 | We discussed the plan at length. |
| in length | 在长度上 | The river is 500 km in length. |
| focal length | (摄影)焦距 | This lens has a focal length of 50mm. |
| arm's length | 保持距离 | She keeps colleagues at arm's length. |
| go to great lengths | 竭尽全力做某事 | He went to great lengths to help her. |
| full-length | 全长的;完整版的 | a full-length mirror(全身镜) |
The swimming pool is 25 meters in length. (这个泳池长25米。)
Her speech exceeded the required length of 10 minutes. (她的演讲超过了规定的10分钟时长。)
I need two lengths of wire for the project. (这个项目需要两段铁丝。)
The movie has a running length of 2 hours and 15 minutes. (这部电影片长2小时15分钟。)
The snake’s length is estimated at 3 meters. (这条蛇的长度估计为3米。)
They debated the issue at length before reaching a decision. (他们详细讨论后才做决定。)
She bought a knee-length coat for winter. (她买了一件及膝冬季大衣。)
The bridge spans the river’s entire length. (这座桥横跨河流全程。)
He went to great lengths to hide his mistake. (他竭尽全力掩盖错误。)
The document’s length makes it difficult to read quickly. (这份文件篇幅太长,难以快速阅读。)
length:强调线性距离或时间长度(例:桌子长度、电影时长)
height:指垂直高度(例:身高、建筑物高度)
width:指水平宽度(例:河面宽度、纸张宽度)
从具体尺寸到抽象努力,length 的用法贯穿生活场景与书面表达。掌握 “at length”“go to great lengths” 等短语,能让表达更地道。下次描述尺寸或时间时,不妨试试这个多面手单词吧!