generation/ˌʤenə'reɪ∫ən/

n. all people of about the same age

n. [C] 代，一代：the younger/older generation 年青/老一代

◇The family has lived here for generations. 这个家族生活在这儿已经有好几代了。

◇The tradition was handed down from generation to generation. 这个传统代代相传。

构词generate（生成） + -ion

同根 general; generous; hydrogen; oxygen

音组-ation/-'eɪ∫ən/

consideration; generation; liberation; operation; preparation; separation