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Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English 5++朗文当代英语 5++LDOCE 5++朗文 5++
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e·ra /ˈɪərə $ ˈɪrə/ ●●○ W3 noun [countable]  SHPERIOD OF TIMEa period of time in history that is known for a particular event, or for particular qualities 时代,年代era of We live in an era of instant communication. 我们生活在一个信息即时交流的时代。 a new era of world peace 世界和平的新时代 His death marked the end of an era. 他的去世标志着一个时代的终结。 the Victorian era 维多利亚时代see thesaurus at periodnCOLLOCATIONSADJECTIVES/NOUN + era a new eraThe talks signalled a new era of cooperation between the two countries.the present eraPeople feel much less secure in the present era of international terrorism.the modern/post-war/Victorian etc eraa collection of romantic paintings from the Victorian erathe Blair/Bush etc era (=the time when a particular political leaders was in power, used especially in journalism)The end of the Bush era was defined, at least in part, by the war in Iraq.a bygone era (=a time in the past, usually when something was good)The buildings have the elegance of a bygone era.a golden era (=a time when something is at its most successful)a collection of songs from the golden era of rock 'n' rollverbsenter an eraWe have entered an era of instant global communication.usher in an era (=to be the start of a new era)His death ushered in an era of political instability.an era beginsA new era began for Northern Ireland with the signing of the peace agreement.an era endsThe era of cheap oil has ended.phrasesthe beginning/end of an eraThe closure of the last coal mine marked the end of an era in Wales.the dawn/dawning of a new era (=the time when something important first begins)The fall of the Berlin Wall marked the dawn of a new era in Europe.
Examples from the Corpus
eraWe live in an era of breathtaking change.Finally, internet businesses are moving into an era where their lengthening track record means they can be analysed alongside conventional companies.When Charles De Gaulle died, it seemed like the end of an era.an exciting era in technological sophisticationLikewise, during the frigid eras of ice sheet advances, numerous brief episodes of extreme warming occurred.But that philosophy has its attractions in eras of unsettling change.For its era, indeed for any era, the composition is bold in its division.During the McCarthy era, hundreds of innocent US citizens were persecuted for their beliefs.And, in this modern era, the squad sessions are not restricted to instruction on technique.The treaty marks the dawn of a new era in East--West relations.Glenn Ferguson - staying put A new era is dawning at Strabane cricket club.a new era of global cooperationClinton is the sixth president of the postwar era to win election to the White House while already occupying the Oval Office.archaeological remains dating from the late Roman eranew eraThose protests reflected popular desires for democracy, but Mr Gbagbo has proved a disappointment to those awaiting a new era.In addition to inaugurating a new era of news, PointCast is pioneering an innovative way to advertise on the Net.The dawn of a new era?Glenn Ferguson - staying put A new era is dawning at Strabane cricket club.Karsten shifts in his seat to signal a new era.To make money in the new era, follow the flow of information.Smith represents the new era, the first major break with the failed policies of the Nelson administration.The new era that's beginning now is one you will never want to end.
nthe ERAERA, the /ˌiː ɑːr ˈeɪ/  n(the Equal Rights Amendment) a suggested change to US law, which was intended to give women the same legal rights as men. Although the suggested law was agreed to by Congress, not enough states agreed in time for it to become a law.From Longman Business DictionaryERAERA abbreviation for EQUAL RIGHTS AMENDMENTOrigin era (1600-1700) Late Latin aera number for calculating from, from Latin, counters, plural of aes copper, money
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era
era W3 /ˈɪərə $ ˈɪrə/ noun [countable]
 Date: 1600-1700
 Language: Late Latin
 Origin: aera 'number for calculating from', from Latin, 'counters', plural of aes 'copper, money'
a period of time in history that is known for a particular event, or for particular qualities
    era of
    We live in an era of instant communication.
    a new era of world peace
    His death marked the end of an era.
    the Victorian era
     
COLLOCATIONS
■ ADJECTIVES/NOUN + era
    a new era The talks signalled a new era of cooperation between the two countries.
    the present era People feel much less secure in the present era of international terrorism.
    the modern/post-war/Victorian etc era a collection of romantic paintings from the Victorian era
    the Blair/Bush etc era (=the time when a particular political leaders was in power, used especially in journalism) The end of the Bush era was defined, at least in part, by the war in Iraq.
    a bygone era (=a time in the past, usually when something was good) The buildings have the elegance of a bygone era.
    a golden era (=a time when something is at its most successful) a collection of songs from the golden era of rock 'n' roll
■ verbs
    enter an era We have entered an era of instant global communication.
    usher in an era (=to be the start of a new era) His death ushered in an era of political instability.
    an era begins A new era began for Northern Ireland with the signing of the peace agreement.
    an era ends The era of cheap oil has ended.
■ phrases
    the beginning/end of an era The closure of the last coal mine marked the end of an era in Wales.
    the dawn/dawning of a new era (=the time when something important first begins) The fall of the Berlin Wall marked the dawn of a new era in Europe.
     
THESAURUS
■ a period in history
    period a particular time in history, especially one studied as a subject: the late Victorian period | the interwar period | During that period many people moved from the countryside to the towns.
    time a period of years, months, days etc: The 1960s were a time of great social change. | the biggest earthquake in modern times | Verdun was an important city in Roman times.
    age a long period, especially one that represents a particular stage in the development of civilization or technology: the industrial age | We are now in the age of the Internet. | the Stone Age (=when people used tools made of stone)
    era a long period that has a particular character or that is marked by particular events: We live in an era of breathtaking change. | the post-war era | De Gaulle’s death marked the end of an era.
    epoch /ˈiːpɒk $ ˈepək/ formal means the same as era, but sounds more formal and important: We are now entering a new epoch in human history. | the colonial epoch | It was the end of an epoch.


ERA
ERA, the noun /ˌiː ɑːr ˈeɪ/
abbreviation for the Equal Rights Amendment; a suggested change to US law, which was intended to give women the same legal rights as men. Although the suggested law was agreed to by Congress, not enough states agreed in time for it to become a law.


eraBrE /ˈɪərə/ 🔊NAmE /ˈɪrə/ 🔊, /ˈerə/ 🔊 nouna period of time, usually in history, that is different from other periods because of particular characteristics or events 时代;年代;纪元the Victorian/modern/post-war era维多利亚女王/当今/战后时代When she left the firm, it was the end of an era (= things were different after that). 她离开公司后,一个时代结束了(后来的情况就大不一样了)。🔊🔊(geology 地质学) a length of time which is a division of an aeon 代(地质年代,宙下分代)