/ˈsentʃəri ||; ˈsɛntʃərɪ/noun [C] (
plural centuries)
1 a particular period of 100 years that is used for giving dates 世纪: We live in the 21st century (= the period between the years 2000 and 2099). 我们生活在21世纪（2000年至2099年这段时期）
2 any period of 100 years 100年时间: People have been making wine in this area for centuries. 几百年来人们一直在这个地区酿酒。