Definition of epoch in English:

epoch

noun ˈɛpɒkˈiːpɒkˈɛpək

1A particular period of time in history or a person's life.
the Victorian epoch
维多利亚时代。
Example sentencesExamples
- Throughout time, major wars have defined historical epochs and charted the rise and decline of great powers.
- Procedures in other parts of the world and in other epochs were similar in principle although different in detail and in the degree of elaboration which was thought necessary or found feasible.
- British chronology is reckoned in royal reigns; epochs of history are named after kings and queens: the Elizabethan, Georgian, Victorian or Edwardian ages.
- The painting illustrates an epoch in Goan cultural history.
- She traces its itinerary from the colonial epoch to the 19th century, the period in which the suburban house comes to represent an alternative to the cities for the well-to-do classes in search of privacy.
- Independent investigations undertaken in this sphere would undoubtedly shed new light or at least throw more light on isolated historical events and entire epochs.
- In the epoch of globalisation it is impossible to defend social and democratic rights within a national framework.
- She explains that in earlier historical epochs people had little appreciation and time for it.
- In these plans, Condorcet divided the historical record into nine epochs spanning the progress of the human mind from the dawn of civilization to his own time.
- Chekhov's life straddled two epochs of Russian history.
- In his lecture ‘Spirit of the Age’ he divided history into three epochs.
- This book seeks to highlight the glory of certain epochs of our ancient history.
- The University of Bristol's MA in Medieval and Early modern History is new to the department and re-examines the traditional rigid periodisation of the two epochs.
- The architecture and layout of Cairo reflect the various epochs of its history.
- At century's end, historian Frederick Jackson Turner saw the closing of the frontier as the end of an epoch in American history.
- His early woodcuts, moreover, influenced a generation and evoke an epoch.
- Similarly, Marx contends that without content, logic can tell us nothing about specific problem domains or specific historical epochs.
- There is a parallel here with previous epochs in human history, notably the invention of the printing press and the birth of the Renaissance.
- Here the Qur'an refers to the creation of the heavens and the earth in six long periods or epochs, which the scientists have no objection to.
Synonyms
era, age, period, time, aeon, span
1. 1.1 The beginning of a period in the history of someone or something.
  新纪元，新时期
  these events marked an epoch in their history
  Example sentencesExamples
  Mankind had entered the epoch of the social revolution.
  When the forms of production come into conflict with existing social relations, a revolutionary epoch arises.
  We can even speak of the beginning of a new epoch.
  Mrs Raistrick said the ceremony ‘marked an epoch in the educational history of Upper Wharfedale and, we hope, begins a new era of development and progress in education.’
  With that a new epoch in the history of imperialism was introduced.
  This is the beginning of a new epoch, the beginning of a new great democracy.
  Synonyms
  era, age, period, time, aeon, span
2. 1.2Geology A division of time that is a subdivision of a period and is itself subdivided into ages, corresponding to a series in chronostratigraphy.
  〔地质〕世
  the Pliocene epoch
  上新世。
  Example sentencesExamples
  The culmination of the cooling trend was the Pleistocene epoch, or Great Ice Age, of the last 1.8 million years.
  The Pleistocene epoch occurred between about 1.8 million and 10,500 years ago.
  About halfway through the Pliocene epoch several important tectonic events occurred.
  The long Eocene epoch witnessed only four independent first appearances of gastropods with a labral tooth.
  Gold deposition was the most productive during the course of the Hercynian and Kimmerian metallogenic epochs and the Mezo-Cenozoic activation stage.
  Synonyms
  era, age, period, time, aeon, span
3. 1.3Astronomy An arbitrarily fixed date relative to which planetary or stellar measurements are expressed.
  〔天文〕历元
  Example sentencesExamples
  Then for each of the simulated epochs, a median of measurements taken at this epoch was computed.
  One of these galaxy clusters is the most distant proto-cluster ever found and the other is the most massive known galaxy cluster for its epoch.
  The Perfect Cosmological Principle claimed that the Universe was not only similar from place to place but also from time to time: no astronomical observations could absolutely characterize the cosmic epoch at which we live.
  In particular, Steidel is known for the development of a technique that effectively locates early galaxies at prescribed cosmic epochs, allowing for the study of large samples of galaxies in the early universe.
  As a result, the constellations at these two different epochs can simulate the GPS and Galileo constellations at a single epoch.

Origin

Early 17th century (in the Latin form epocha; originally in the general sense of a date from which succeeding years are numbered): from modern Latin epocha, from Greek epokhē 'stoppage, fixed point of time', from epekhein 'stop, take up a position', from epi 'upon, near to' + ekhein 'stay, be in a certain state'.

Definition of epoch in US English:

epoch

nounˈepəkˈɛpək

1A period of time in history or a person's life, typically one marked by notable events or particular characteristics.
时期；时代
the Victorian epoch
维多利亚时代。
Example sentencesExamples
- In these plans, Condorcet divided the historical record into nine epochs spanning the progress of the human mind from the dawn of civilization to his own time.
- Independent investigations undertaken in this sphere would undoubtedly shed new light or at least throw more light on isolated historical events and entire epochs.
- The painting illustrates an epoch in Goan cultural history.
- Procedures in other parts of the world and in other epochs were similar in principle although different in detail and in the degree of elaboration which was thought necessary or found feasible.
- The architecture and layout of Cairo reflect the various epochs of its history.
- At century's end, historian Frederick Jackson Turner saw the closing of the frontier as the end of an epoch in American history.
- She traces its itinerary from the colonial epoch to the 19th century, the period in which the suburban house comes to represent an alternative to the cities for the well-to-do classes in search of privacy.
- British chronology is reckoned in royal reigns; epochs of history are named after kings and queens: the Elizabethan, Georgian, Victorian or Edwardian ages.
- There is a parallel here with previous epochs in human history, notably the invention of the printing press and the birth of the Renaissance.
- In the epoch of globalisation it is impossible to defend social and democratic rights within a national framework.
- Similarly, Marx contends that without content, logic can tell us nothing about specific problem domains or specific historical epochs.
- In his lecture ‘Spirit of the Age’ he divided history into three epochs.
- This book seeks to highlight the glory of certain epochs of our ancient history.
- Here the Qur'an refers to the creation of the heavens and the earth in six long periods or epochs, which the scientists have no objection to.
- His early woodcuts, moreover, influenced a generation and evoke an epoch.
- Chekhov's life straddled two epochs of Russian history.
- The University of Bristol's MA in Medieval and Early modern History is new to the department and re-examines the traditional rigid periodisation of the two epochs.
- Throughout time, major wars have defined historical epochs and charted the rise and decline of great powers.
- She explains that in earlier historical epochs people had little appreciation and time for it.
Synonyms
era, age, period, time, aeon, span
1. 1.1 The beginning of a distinctive period in the history of someone or something.
  新纪元，新时期
  welfare reform was an epoch in the history of U.S. social policy
  Example sentencesExamples
  Mrs Raistrick said the ceremony ‘marked an epoch in the educational history of Upper Wharfedale and, we hope, begins a new era of development and progress in education.’
  With that a new epoch in the history of imperialism was introduced.
  When the forms of production come into conflict with existing social relations, a revolutionary epoch arises.
  This is the beginning of a new epoch, the beginning of a new great democracy.
  We can even speak of the beginning of a new epoch.
  Mankind had entered the epoch of the social revolution.
  Synonyms
  era, age, period, time, aeon, span
2. 1.2Geology A division of time that is a subdivision of a period and is itself subdivided into ages, corresponding to a series in chronostratigraphy.
  〔地质〕世
  the Pliocene epoch
  上新世。
  Example sentencesExamples
  The culmination of the cooling trend was the Pleistocene epoch, or Great Ice Age, of the last 1.8 million years.
  The long Eocene epoch witnessed only four independent first appearances of gastropods with a labral tooth.
  Gold deposition was the most productive during the course of the Hercynian and Kimmerian metallogenic epochs and the Mezo-Cenozoic activation stage.
  About halfway through the Pliocene epoch several important tectonic events occurred.
  The Pleistocene epoch occurred between about 1.8 million and 10,500 years ago.
  Synonyms
  era, age, period, time, aeon, span
3. 1.3Astronomy An arbitrarily fixed date relative to which planetary or stellar measurements are expressed.
  〔天文〕历元
  Example sentencesExamples
  One of these galaxy clusters is the most distant proto-cluster ever found and the other is the most massive known galaxy cluster for its epoch.
  As a result, the constellations at these two different epochs can simulate the GPS and Galileo constellations at a single epoch.
  In particular, Steidel is known for the development of a technique that effectively locates early galaxies at prescribed cosmic epochs, allowing for the study of large samples of galaxies in the early universe.
  The Perfect Cosmological Principle claimed that the Universe was not only similar from place to place but also from time to time: no astronomical observations could absolutely characterize the cosmic epoch at which we live.
  Then for each of the simulated epochs, a median of measurements taken at this epoch was computed.

Origin

Early 17th century (in the Latin form epocha; originally in the general sense of a date from which succeeding years are numbered): from modern Latin epocha, from Greek epokhē ‘stoppage, fixed point of time’, from epekhein ‘stop, take up a position’, from epi ‘upon, near to’ + ekhein ‘stay, be in a certain state’.

单词	epoch
释义	Definition of epoch in English: epoch noun ˈɛpɒkˈiːpɒkˈɛpək 1A particular period of time in history or a person's life. the Victorian epoch 维多利亚时代。 Example sentencesExamples Throughout time, major wars have defined historical epochs and charted the rise and decline of great powers. Procedures in other parts of the world and in other epochs were similar in principle although different in detail and in the degree of elaboration which was thought necessary or found feasible. British chronology is reckoned in royal reigns; epochs of history are named after kings and queens: the Elizabethan, Georgian, Victorian or Edwardian ages. The painting illustrates an epoch in Goan cultural history. She traces its itinerary from the colonial epoch to the 19th century, the period in which the suburban house comes to represent an alternative to the cities for the well-to-do classes in search of privacy. Independent investigations undertaken in this sphere would undoubtedly shed new light or at least throw more light on isolated historical events and entire epochs. In the epoch of globalisation it is impossible to defend social and democratic rights within a national framework. She explains that in earlier historical epochs people had little appreciation and time for it. In these plans, Condorcet divided the historical record into nine epochs spanning the progress of the human mind from the dawn of civilization to his own time. Chekhov's life straddled two epochs of Russian history. In his lecture ‘Spirit of the Age’ he divided history into three epochs. This book seeks to highlight the glory of certain epochs of our ancient history. The University of Bristol's MA in Medieval and Early modern History is new to the department and re-examines the traditional rigid periodisation of the two epochs. The architecture and layout of Cairo reflect the various epochs of its history. At century's end, historian Frederick Jackson Turner saw the closing of the frontier as the end of an epoch in American history. His early woodcuts, moreover, influenced a generation and evoke an epoch. Similarly, Marx contends that without content, logic can tell us nothing about specific problem domains or specific historical epochs. There is a parallel here with previous epochs in human history, notably the invention of the printing press and the birth of the Renaissance. Here the Qur'an refers to the creation of the heavens and the earth in six long periods or epochs, which the scientists have no objection to. Synonyms era, age, period, time, aeon, span 1.1 The beginning of a period in the history of someone or something. 新纪元，新时期 these events marked an epoch in their history Example sentencesExamples Mankind had entered the epoch of the social revolution. When the forms of production come into conflict with existing social relations, a revolutionary epoch arises. We can even speak of the beginning of a new epoch. Mrs Raistrick said the ceremony ‘marked an epoch in the educational history of Upper Wharfedale and, we hope, begins a new era of development and progress in education.’ With that a new epoch in the history of imperialism was introduced. This is the beginning of a new epoch, the beginning of a new great democracy. Synonyms era, age, period, time, aeon, span 1.2Geology A division of time that is a subdivision of a period and is itself subdivided into ages, corresponding to a series in chronostratigraphy. 〔地质〕世 the Pliocene epoch 上新世。 Example sentencesExamples The culmination of the cooling trend was the Pleistocene epoch, or Great Ice Age, of the last 1.8 million years. The Pleistocene epoch occurred between about 1.8 million and 10,500 years ago. About halfway through the Pliocene epoch several important tectonic events occurred. The long Eocene epoch witnessed only four independent first appearances of gastropods with a labral tooth. Gold deposition was the most productive during the course of the Hercynian and Kimmerian metallogenic epochs and the Mezo-Cenozoic activation stage. Synonyms era, age, period, time, aeon, span 1.3Astronomy An arbitrarily fixed date relative to which planetary or stellar measurements are expressed. 〔天文〕历元 Example sentencesExamples Then for each of the simulated epochs, a median of measurements taken at this epoch was computed. One of these galaxy clusters is the most distant proto-cluster ever found and the other is the most massive known galaxy cluster for its epoch. The Perfect Cosmological Principle claimed that the Universe was not only similar from place to place but also from time to time: no astronomical observations could absolutely characterize the cosmic epoch at which we live. In particular, Steidel is known for the development of a technique that effectively locates early galaxies at prescribed cosmic epochs, allowing for the study of large samples of galaxies in the early universe. As a result, the constellations at these two different epochs can simulate the GPS and Galileo constellations at a single epoch. Origin Early 17th century (in the Latin form epocha; originally in the general sense of a date from which succeeding years are numbered): from modern Latin epocha, from Greek epokhē 'stoppage, fixed point of time', from epekhein 'stop, take up a position', from epi 'upon, near to' + ekhein 'stay, be in a certain state'. Definition of epoch in US English: epoch nounˈepəkˈɛpək 1A period of time in history or a person's life, typically one marked by notable events or particular characteristics. 时期；时代 the Victorian epoch 维多利亚时代。 Example sentencesExamples In these plans, Condorcet divided the historical record into nine epochs spanning the progress of the human mind from the dawn of civilization to his own time. Independent investigations undertaken in this sphere would undoubtedly shed new light or at least throw more light on isolated historical events and entire epochs. The painting illustrates an epoch in Goan cultural history. Procedures in other parts of the world and in other epochs were similar in principle although different in detail and in the degree of elaboration which was thought necessary or found feasible. The architecture and layout of Cairo reflect the various epochs of its history. At century's end, historian Frederick Jackson Turner saw the closing of the frontier as the end of an epoch in American history. She traces its itinerary from the colonial epoch to the 19th century, the period in which the suburban house comes to represent an alternative to the cities for the well-to-do classes in search of privacy. British chronology is reckoned in royal reigns; epochs of history are named after kings and queens: the Elizabethan, Georgian, Victorian or Edwardian ages. There is a parallel here with previous epochs in human history, notably the invention of the printing press and the birth of the Renaissance. In the epoch of globalisation it is impossible to defend social and democratic rights within a national framework. Similarly, Marx contends that without content, logic can tell us nothing about specific problem domains or specific historical epochs. In his lecture ‘Spirit of the Age’ he divided history into three epochs. This book seeks to highlight the glory of certain epochs of our ancient history. Here the Qur'an refers to the creation of the heavens and the earth in six long periods or epochs, which the scientists have no objection to. His early woodcuts, moreover, influenced a generation and evoke an epoch. Chekhov's life straddled two epochs of Russian history. The University of Bristol's MA in Medieval and Early modern History is new to the department and re-examines the traditional rigid periodisation of the two epochs. Throughout time, major wars have defined historical epochs and charted the rise and decline of great powers. She explains that in earlier historical epochs people had little appreciation and time for it. Synonyms era, age, period, time, aeon, span 1.1 The beginning of a distinctive period in the history of someone or something. 新纪元，新时期 welfare reform was an epoch in the history of U.S. social policy Example sentencesExamples Mrs Raistrick said the ceremony ‘marked an epoch in the educational history of Upper Wharfedale and, we hope, begins a new era of development and progress in education.’ With that a new epoch in the history of imperialism was introduced. When the forms of production come into conflict with existing social relations, a revolutionary epoch arises. This is the beginning of a new epoch, the beginning of a new great democracy. We can even speak of the beginning of a new epoch. Mankind had entered the epoch of the social revolution. Synonyms era, age, period, time, aeon, span 1.2Geology A division of time that is a subdivision of a period and is itself subdivided into ages, corresponding to a series in chronostratigraphy. 〔地质〕世 the Pliocene epoch 上新世。 Example sentencesExamples The culmination of the cooling trend was the Pleistocene epoch, or Great Ice Age, of the last 1.8 million years. The long Eocene epoch witnessed only four independent first appearances of gastropods with a labral tooth. Gold deposition was the most productive during the course of the Hercynian and Kimmerian metallogenic epochs and the Mezo-Cenozoic activation stage. About halfway through the Pliocene epoch several important tectonic events occurred. The Pleistocene epoch occurred between about 1.8 million and 10,500 years ago. Synonyms era, age, period, time, aeon, span 1.3Astronomy An arbitrarily fixed date relative to which planetary or stellar measurements are expressed. 〔天文〕历元 Example sentencesExamples One of these galaxy clusters is the most distant proto-cluster ever found and the other is the most massive known galaxy cluster for its epoch. As a result, the constellations at these two different epochs can simulate the GPS and Galileo constellations at a single epoch. In particular, Steidel is known for the development of a technique that effectively locates early galaxies at prescribed cosmic epochs, allowing for the study of large samples of galaxies in the early universe. The Perfect Cosmological Principle claimed that the Universe was not only similar from place to place but also from time to time: no astronomical observations could absolutely characterize the cosmic epoch at which we live. Then for each of the simulated epochs, a median of measurements taken at this epoch was computed. Origin Early 17th century (in the Latin form epocha; originally in the general sense of a date from which succeeding years are numbered): from modern Latin epocha, from Greek epokhē ‘stoppage, fixed point of time’, from epekhein ‘stop, take up a position’, from epi ‘upon, near to’ + ekhein ‘stay, be in a certain state’.
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