eternity
US /ɪˈtɝː.nə.t̬i/
UK /ɪˈtɝː.nə.t̬i/
1.
永恒, 永久
infinite or unending time
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The universe stretches into eternity.
宇宙延伸至永恒。
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They swore to love each other for eternity.
他们发誓相爱到永远。
2.
永恒, 漫长的时间
a period of time that seems to last forever, especially because it is boring or unpleasant
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Waiting for the results felt like an eternity.
等待结果感觉像永恒。
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The lecture dragged on for what seemed like an eternity.
讲座拖了好久，感觉像永恒。