지구가 태양을 한 바퀴 도는 데 걸리는 시간 또는 12개월의 기간
A period of 365 or 366 days, typically starting from January 1st, or any period of twelve months.
예문:
"The company's profits increased significantly this year."
"She decided to take a gap year before starting college."
학교나 대학에서 같은 시기에 입학한 학생들의 집단
A group of students who start school or college in the same academic session.
예문:
"The final-year students are preparing for their graduation ceremony."
"He was elected as the representative for his year."
행성이 태양 주위를 한 바퀴 완전히 도는 데 걸리는 시간
The time taken by a planet to make one complete revolution around the sun.
예문:
"A year on Mars is nearly twice as long as an Earth year."
"The length of a year varies depending on the planet's distance from the sun."
사람의 나이 또는 인생의 특정 단계
A person's age or a particular stage in their life.
예문:
"Despite her years, she remains active and full of energy."
"He retired after forty years of service to the firm."
매우 긴 시간 (보통 복수형으로 쓰임)
A very long period of time (usually used in the plural).
예문:
"It feels like years since we last had a proper vacation."
"The technology has advanced so much in just a few years."
생산물, 특히 포도주의 품질 측면에서 본 한 해
A year regarded in terms of the quality of its produce, especially wine.
예문:
"2015 was an exceptionally good year for Bordeaux wines."
"The vineyard produced a record-breaking harvest in that particular year."