Millennium
01
千年, 千禧年
a period of one thousand years, usually calculated from the year of the birth of Jesus Christ
例子
Historians study events that occurred during the first millennium AD to understand ancient civilizations.
历史学家研究公元第一个千年期间发生的事件，以了解古代文明。
The invention of printing was a pivotal development during the second millennium.
印刷术的发明是第二个千年期间的一个关键发展。
02
千禧年, 千年
(New Testament) in Revelations it is foretold that those faithful to Jesus will reign with Jesus over the earth for a thousand years; the meaning of these words have been much debated; some denominations (e.g. Jehovah's Witnesses) expect it to be a thousand years of justice and peace and happiness
例子
Some groups expect the millennium to bring global peace.
Debates over the millennium shaped entire movements.
03
千年, 千禧年
the 1000th anniversary (or the celebration of it)
例子
The city marked its millennium with a year-long festival.
The cathedral 's millennium drew huge crowds.
词汇树
millenniumism
millennium
millenary
