dec·ade /ˈdekeɪd, dɪˈkeɪd/ n. 1. 十;十个构成的一组 a decade of proposals 十项建议 2. 十年,十年期 This was the first summit between the two countries in more than a decade. 这是两国之间十多年来的第一次峰会。 The custom has prevailed for decades. 这风俗已盛行数十年。 3. (由一颗大珠十颗小珠构成的)念珠的一部分 say a decade(数念珠)祈祷 [OFr < LL decas < Gr dekas < deka ten]