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IELTS BNC: 242 COCA: 381

second

1 second /ˈsɛkənd/ adjective
1 second
/ˈsɛkənd/
adjective
Learner's definition of SECOND
always used before a noun
: occupying the number two position in a series第二的
: next to the first in importance or rank次要的;第二位的
: another of the same kind(同类中的)第二个
used to refer to the forward gear or speed of a vehicle that is next to the lowest forward gear(车辆)第二挡的
sometimes used figuratively有时用作比喻
: having or playing the part in a group of instruments that is one level lower than the first(在乐器演奏中)第二位的
see also play second fiddle at 1fiddle

every second

used to indicate how often a repeated activity happens or is done表重复频率

second only to

: only less important than (something or someone)仅次于

second to none

see 1none
2 second /ˈsɛkənd/ adverb
2 second
/ˈsɛkənd/
adverb
Learner's definition of SECOND
: in a position that only comes after one other in time, order, or importance其次;以第二位
see also second best
used to introduce a statement that is the second in a series of statements(用于引出一系列陈述)第二;第二点
3 second /ˈsɛkənd/ noun
plural seconds
3 second
/ˈsɛkənd/
noun
plural seconds
Learner's definition of SECOND
[singular] : something that is second : the second thing in a series第二;第二位
see also a close second at 2close
seconds [plural] : another serving of food taken after you are finished with the first serving第二次上菜;再来的一份食物
[singular] : a statement made to support or approve a motion in a meeting正式支持;附议
[count] : a product that is cheaper than normal because it is damaged or imperfect二等品;次品usually plural通常用复数
[noncount] : the forward gear or speed in a vehicle that is one speed higher than first gear(车辆的)第二挡
[count] British : an undergraduate degree of the second highest level from a British university(英国大学本科的)二等成绩学位
[noncount] baseball : second base
[count] : a person whose job is to help someone who is fighting in a boxing match or duel(拳击手或决斗者的)副手
compare 4second
4 second /ˈsɛkənd/ noun
plural seconds
4 second
/ˈsɛkənd/
noun
plural seconds
Learner's definition of SECOND
[count]
: a unit of time that is equal to ¹/₆₀ of a minute秒(时间单位)
informal : a very brief period of time片刻;瞬间
see also split second
technical : one of 60 equal parts into which a minute can be divided for measuring angles秒(角度单位)

just a second

see 2just

just this second

see 2just
compare 3second
5 second /ˈsɛkənd/ verb
seconds; seconded; seconding
5 second
/ˈsɛkənd/
verb
seconds; seconded; seconding
Learner's definition of SECOND
[+ object]
: to approve (something, such as a motion) during a meeting so that discussion or voting can begin支持;附议
informal : to agree with (a suggestion or statement)同意
/sɪˈkɑːnd/ British : to move (someone) from a regular job to a different place, department, etc., for a short period of time把…(暂时)调往某处usually used as (be) seconded通常用作(be) seconded

— seconder

noun, plural seconders [count]
IELTS BNC: 242 COCA: 381

second

1 of 5

adjective

sec·​ond ˈse-kənd How to pronounce second (audio)
 also  -kənt,
 especially before a consonant  -kən,
-kᵊŋ How to pronounce second (audio)
1
a
: next to the first in place or time
was second in line
b(1)
: next to the first in value, excellence, or degree
his second choice of schools
(2)
: inferior, subordinate
was second to none
c
: ranking next below the top of a grade or degree in authority or precedence
second mate
d
: alternate, other
elects a mayor every second year
e
: resembling or suggesting a prototype : another
a second Thoreau
f
: being the forward gear or speed next higher than first in a motor vehicle
2
: relating to or having a part typically subordinate to and lower in pitch than the first part in concerted or ensemble music

second

2 of 5

noun (1)

1
a
: one that is number two in a series see Table of Numbers
b
: one that is next after the first in rank, position, authority, or precedence
the second in line
2
: one that assists or supports another
especially : the assistant of a duelist or boxer
3
a
: the musical interval embracing two diatonic degrees
b
: a tone at this interval
specifically : supertonic
c
: the harmonic combination of two tones a second apart
4
a
seconds plural : merchandise that is usually slightly flawed and does not meet the manufacturer's standard for firsts or irregulars
b
: an article of such merchandise
5
: the act or declaration by which a parliamentary motion is seconded
6
: a place next below the first in a competition, examination, or contest
7
8
: the second forward gear or speed of a motor vehicle
9
seconds plural : a second helping of food

second

3 of 5

adverb

1
: in the second place : secondly
These two kinds of image … have a powerful appeal for us, first, because we are all … inevitably concerned about our fate, and second, because our concern is itself twofold … Robert Penn Warren
2
: before all others with one exception
the nation's second largest city
They are my second favorite band.

second

4 of 5

noun (2)

1
a
: the 60th part of a minute of angular measure
b
: the 60th part of a minute of time : 1/86,400 part of the mean solar day
specifically : the base unit of time in the International System of Units that is equal to the duration of 9,192,631,770 periods of the radiation corresponding to the transition between the two hyperfine levels of the ground state of the cesium-133 atom
2
: an instant of time : moment

second

5 of 5

verb

seconded; seconding; seconds

transitive verb

1
a
: to give support or encouragement to : assist
b
: to support (a fighting person or group) in combat : bring up reinforcements for
2
a
: to support or assist in contention or debate
b
: to endorse (a motion or a nomination) so that debate or voting may begin
3
si-ˈkänd How to pronounce second (audio) chiefly British : to release (someone, such as a military officer) from a regularly assigned position for temporary duty with another unit or organization
seconder noun

Example Sentences

Adjective We sat in the second row. the second house on the left B is the second letter in the alphabet. That's the second time I've seen him today. Chocolate is my first choice; vanilla is my second choice. The chair needs a second coat of paint. She plays second violin in the city orchestra. Verb I would like to second the motion to adjourn. “Let's call it a day.” “I'll second that.” See More

Word History

Etymology

Adjective

Middle English, from Anglo-French secund, from Latin secundus second, following, favorable, from sequi to follow — more at sue

Noun (2)

Middle English secounde, from Medieval Latin secunda, from Latin, feminine of secundus second; from its being the second sexagesimal division of a unit, as a minute is the first

Verb

Latin secundare, from secundus second, favorable

First Known Use

Adjective

13th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Noun (1)

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Adverb

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Noun (2)

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Verb

circa 1586, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Time Traveler
The first known use of second was in the 13th century
IELTS BNC: 242 COCA: 381
second

noun

very short moment of time片刻ADJECTIVE | VERB + SECOND | SECOND + VERB | SECOND + NOUN | PREPOSITION | PHRASES ADJECTIVEbrief, fleeting, mere, split短暫的一瞬;飛逝的瞬間;僅僅一瞬間;一剎那I only saw the man for a split second as he ran past.我只是在那人跑過的時候瞥到了他一眼。I swam to the other shore in mere seconds.我片刻間就游到了對岸。single一眨眼功夫precious珍貴的片刻She had wasted a few precious seconds.她浪費了寶貴的幾秒鐘。closing, dying (BrE) 即將結束的/即將逝去的片刻His goal in the dying seconds of the game secured Rangers a 3-2 victory.他在比賽即將結束時進球得分,使流浪者隊以 3 比 2 獲勝。VERB + SECONDtake需要片刻時間This will only take a second.這只需要一小會兒。have有點兒時間Do you have a second, Miss White?能佔用您一點兒時間嗎,懷特小姐?hang on, hold on, wait稍等一小會兒Wait a second-this letter's been sent to me by mistake.等一會兒,這封信誤送到我這兒了。spend花一點兒時間She wanted to spend every second with him.她想時時刻刻跟他在一起。SECOND + VERBgo by, pass, tick by時間推移/消逝/流逝The seconds ticked by.時間分分秒秒地流逝。SECOND + NOUNhand秒針PREPOSITIONfor a second片刻間For a second I thought you were my mother.一時間我還以為你是我母親呢。I hesitated for a second before speaking.開口說話之前我猶豫了一下。in a second過一會兒I'll be with you in a second.我過一會兒就去找你。in seconds, within seconds不一會兒Within seconds he had disappeared from view.他不一會兒就從視野中消失了。PHRASESa couple of seconds一會兒It took a couple of seconds to realize what was going on.過了一會兒才意識到發生了什麼事。a fraction of a second剎那間If he'd reacted a fraction of a second later, he would surely have died.如果他當時反應稍慢一丁點兒,就必死無疑了。a matter of seconds幾秒鐘的事兒The end of the game is only a matter of seconds away.比賽離結束只有幾秒鐘了。count the seconds讀秒I was counting the seconds until the bell rang.鐘聲敲響前我一直在讀秒。in the final seconds在最後時刻The game was lost in the final seconds.在最後時刻輸掉了比賽。(only) seconds left僅餘片刻We only have a few seconds left.我們只剩下幾秒鐘了。We were three points behind with only seconds left in the game.我們落後 3 分,而且比賽時間所剩不多了。with each passing second, with every passing second分分秒秒The room seemed to grow hotter with each passing second.時間一秒一秒地過去,房間似乎也一點兒一點兒熱起來了。 note at measure

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