generation
US /ˌdʒen.əˈreɪ.ʃən/
UK /ˌdʒen.əˈreɪ.ʃən/
1.
一代人, 世代
all of the people born and living at about the same time, regarded collectively
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The younger generation is more tech-savvy.
年轻一代更懂技术。
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Each generation faces its own unique challenges.
每一代都面临着自己独特的挑战。
2.
生成, 产生
the production of something
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The generation of electricity from solar power is increasing.
太阳能发电量正在增加。
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This software allows for the rapid generation of reports.
该软件允许快速生成报告。
3.
代, 辈
a single step in a succession of natural descent
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This family has lived in the same house for three generations.
这个家庭已经在这所房子里住了三代了。
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He is the first generation in his family to attend university.
他是家里第一代大学生。