century

• 名词，指一百年的时间段，常用于历史或年代记的语境中；也可引申指一个世纪所代表的时代或时期。

A noun referring to a period of one hundred years, often used in historical or chronological contexts.

1. Time periodA2formal

   A period of one hundred years, often used in historical contexts.

   世纪

   • The 20th century saw many technological advancements.
   • This castle was built in the 15th century.
   • We are living in the 21st century.

   同义词centenary

2. Cricket scoreB2informalbritishsport

   A score of one hundred runs by a batsman in a single innings.

   百分

   • He scored his first century in the test match.
   • The batsman hit a brilliant century against Australia.
   • She has scored three centuries this season.

   同义词hundredton