Generations（中文意思：代，世代）

1. 音标：

/ˌdʒɛnəˈreɪʃənz/

2. 翻译：

名词：世代，代，代际，代数

代指同一时期出生的群体，或有相同特征、经历的个体。例如，“上一代人”或“年轻一代”。

代际指不同代群体之间的差异与联系。

 

3. 读音：

读作 /ˌdʒɛnəˈreɪʃənz/，音节分为 ge-ne-ra-tions，第一音节重读。

4. 用法：

"Generations" 可以指时间上相继的不同代群体，也可以用在某些科学、技术的上下文中，指不同代的技术、产品等。

5. 例句（10句）：

The older generations often find it difficult to adapt to new technology.

Many traditions have been passed down through generations in my family.

It took generations to build the great pyramids of Egypt.

The younger generations are more inclined to embrace digital culture.

There are several generations of cars in the automobile industry.

His book discusses how generations of people have faced similar challenges.

Each generation has its own set of values and experiences.

The new policies will affect future generations more than the current one.

The family business has been handed down through generations.

We need to preserve the environment for future generations to come.

6. 短语搭配：

New generations：新一代

Previous generations：前几代

Generations to come：未来的几代

The younger generations：年轻一代

Multiple generations：多代

Across generations：跨代

7. 词汇拓展：

Generation gap：代沟，指不同代群体之间的差异，尤其是父母与子女之间的观念差异。

First-generation：第一代，通常指首次来到某个地方或首次做某事的群体。

Next-generation：下一代，通常用来描述更先进的技术或未来的群体。