Weeks
“Weeks” 指多个七天周期,用来描述持续时间、间隔或计划跨度。比单数 week 更常出现在“好几周”的概括里。
- “The project will take at least six weeks.” (这个项目至少需要六周。)
- “She practiced piano for weeks before the recital.” (独奏会前她练了好几周钢琴。)
- “They meet every few weeks to review progress.” (他们每隔几周碰头一次检查进度。)
“week” 来自古英语 wicu,与日耳曼语族表示“周期、更替”的词相关,与“工作/休息节奏”相联系。
“weeks” 是 week 加复数后缀 -s,无额外前缀。
英语文化里一周常从 Sunday 或 Monday 算起,因地而异。职场里 “within two weeks” 是常见的交付承诺窗口。
- 固定搭配: “weeks ahead” (提前数周), “for weeks on end” (连续好几周)
week 里有 weak 的元音联想:连续几周高强度工作,人可能 feel weak,记得劳逸结合。
“The flowers bloomed early after weeks of unusually warm weather.” (在异常温暖的几周之后,花开得特别早。)