Traditional Chinese Meaning of epoch
紀元
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Definitions and Meaning of epoch in English
epoch (n)
a period marked by distinctive character or reckoned from a fixed point or event
(astronomy) an arbitrarily fixed date that is the point in time relative to which information (as coordinates of a celestial body) is recorded
a unit of geological time that is a subdivision of a period and is itself divided into ages
epoch (n.)
A fixed point of time, established in history by the occurrence of some grand or remarkable event; a point of time marked by an event of great subsequent influence; as, the epoch of the creation; the birth of Christ was the epoch which gave rise to the Christian era.
A period of time, longer or shorter, remarkable for events of great subsequent influence; a memorable period; as, the epoch of maritime discovery, or of the Reformation.
A division of time characterized by the prevalence of similar conditions of the earth; commonly a minor division or part of a period.
The date at which a planet or comet has a longitude or position.
An arbitrary fixed date, for which the elements used in computing the place of a planet, or other heavenly body, at any other date, are given; as, the epoch of Mars; lunar elements for the epoch March 1st, 1860.
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紀元
a period marked by distinctive character or reckoned from a fixed point or event, (astronomy) an arbitrarily fixed date that is the point in time relative to wh
年齡,日,時代,時期,時間,年,週期,日期,世代,空間
No antonyms found.
eploring => 探索, epizooty => 動物疫病, epizootic => 流行病, epizoon => 動物身上寄生蟲, epizoic => 附生的,
