period

其他意思

1. n. 時期, 節段, 節, 句點, 學時, 週期

   A period is a length of time.

   • This crisis might last for a long period of time.

2. adj. 當時特有的, 過去某段時期的

   Period costumes, furniture, and instruments were made at an earlier time in history, or look as if they were made then.

   • dressed in full period costume.

3. 就是這話, 就是這麼回事

4. adv.

   Some people say period after stating a fact or opinion when they want to emphasize that they are definite about something and do not want to discuss it further.

   • I don't want to do it, period.