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lifespan; lifetime

NounSino-Korean: 壽命

  1. 1

    lifespan; lifetime

    The length of time during which a person or animal is alive.

    Korean definition: 사람이나 동식물이 살아 있는 기간.

    • The average lifespan of our people is well over 70.

    • Thanks to advances in medical technology, the human lifespan has increased further.

  2. 2

    lifespan; life cycle

    The length of time during which a thing or facility, etc., can function properly.

    Korean definition: 물건이나 시설 등이 쓰일 수 있는 기간.

    • If electronics fall into water, their lifespan gets shorter.

    • Antivirus programs extend the lifespan of a computer.