millennial
millennial — 形容詞
- millennialpositive
- more millennialcomparative
- most millennialsuperlative
1. having to do with an interval of one thousand years, especially the events and c
千年；千禧
與千年或跨入兩千年有關的
having to do with an interval of one thousand years, especially the events and celebrations that took place when the year 2000 began.
The museum opened a special exhibit to mark the millennial celebrations in the capital.
博物館舉辦了一場特展，紀念首都的千禧年慶祝活動。
attributive: millennial + celebrations
Scientists used ice-core samples to study millennial shifts in the Earth's average temperature.
科學家利用冰芯樣本研究地球平均溫度的千年變化。
attributive: millennial + shifts (scientific context)
A stone monument was erected for the millennial anniversary of the temple's original construction.
一座石碑為紀念該神廟最初建造的千年週年而設立。
Local newspapers published special editions to cover the millennial festivities across the region.
地方報紙發行特刊，報導了整個地區的千禧年慶典。
- thousand-year
more literal; less common in general English
- millenarian
has strong religious connotations of a future golden age; not a direct synonym in most contexts
文法句型
millennial + noun
用法筆記
This sense is common in historical, geological, and ceremonial writing. Do not confuse with sense 2 (the generation meaning) — the two meanings are unrelated.
2. describing those who entered the world in the years spanning from the early 1980
千禧世代的
1980至1990年代出生的
describing those who entered the world in the years spanning from the early 1980s to the mid-1990s, roughly 1981 to 1996 — the cohort that reached young adulthood around the turn of the century.
Diya's parents are both millennial professionals who started their careers during the internet boom.
Diya 的父母都是千禧世代的專業人士，在網路蓬勃發展時期開始了職業生涯。
attributive: millennial + professionals
The travel agency launched a new service designed for millennial backpackers visiting Southeast Asia.
這家旅行社推出了一項專為前往東南亞的千禧世代背包客設計的新服務。
Many millennial workers say flexible hours matter more than a large corner office.
許多千禧世代的員工表示，彈性工時比擁有大辦公室更重要。
Harper and Niran are both millennial, so they remember life before smartphones became everywhere.
Harper 和 Niran 都是千禧世代，所以他們還記得智慧型手機普及之前的生活。
- Gen Y
alternative label for the same generation; more common in business and demographic writing
- born in the 80s/90s
descriptive phrase rather than a single-word synonym; less formal
- baby boomer
the generation born approximately 1946–1964, often contrasted with millennials
- Gen X
the generation born approximately 1965–1980, immediately before millennials
文法句型
millennial + noun
be + millennial
用法筆記
The exact birth-year range varies by source (some start at 1980, others at 1982). The end date is most commonly given as 1996. In informal use, the term may refer broadly to anyone who was a young adult in the early 2000s.
常見錯誤
millennial — 名詞
- millennialsingular
- millennialsplural
1. a member of the generation born roughly between 1981 and 1996, who became an adu
千禧世代
1980至1990年代出生的人
a member of the generation born roughly between 1981 and 1996, who became an adult around the start of the 2000s.
Minho, a millennial, grew up with dial-up internet before switching to broadband.
Minho 是千禧世代，從小用撥接上網，長大後改用寬頻。
countable: a + millennial
As a millennial, Antonia values family time more than a big promotion.
身為千禧世代，Antonia 認為家庭時光比獲得大升遷更重要。
Tariq and Noa, both millennials, opened a small bakery after spending years in office jobs.
Tariq 和 Noa 都是千禧世代，在辦公室工作多年後合開了一家小麵包店。
A recent survey found that most millennials prefer to rent homes rather than buy them.
最近一項調查發現，多數千禧世代傾向租房而非買房。
- Gen Y-er
informal alternative; less common in formal writing
- member of Gen Y
more formal and explicit
- boomer
informal short form of baby boomer; often used in generational contrasts
文法句型
a + millennial
millennials + verb (plural)
用法筆記
Like the adjective sense 2, the birth-year range is approximate and may shift depending on the source. The plural form 'millennials' is very common in news articles and discussions about generational trends.