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单词 septennial
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Definition of septennial in English:

septennial

adjective sɛpˈtɛnɪəlsɛpˈtɛniəl
  • 1Recurring every seven years.

    七年一次的

    Example sentencesExamples
    • The breaks would be largely funded by workers saving part of their salary so they can enjoy the septennial sabbatical.
    1. 1.1 Lasting for or relating to a period of seven years.
      持续七年的;与七年有关的
      the Septennial Act of 1716 extended the life of Parliament to seven years
      Example sentencesExamples
      • He said people generally say that Karvy is a septennial plant that is it flowers every seven years.

Origin

Mid 17th century: from late Latin septennis (from Latin septem 'seven' + annus 'year') + -al.

Definition of septennial in US English:

septennial

adjectivesɛpˈtɛniəlsepˈtenēəl
  • 1Recurring every seven years.

    七年一次的

    Example sentencesExamples
    • The breaks would be largely funded by workers saving part of their salary so they can enjoy the septennial sabbatical.
    1. 1.1 Lasting for or relating to a period of seven years.
      持续七年的;与七年有关的
      the Septennial Act of 1716 extended the life of Parliament to seven years
      Example sentencesExamples
      • He said people generally say that Karvy is a septennial plant that is it flowers every seven years.

Origin

Mid 17th century: from late Latin septennis (from Latin septem ‘seven’ + annus ‘year’) + -al.

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