| 词汇 | time |
| 释义 | timeUK:*/ˈtaɪm/US:/taɪm/ ,(tīm)UK-RP:UK-Yorkshire:Irish:Scottish:US Southern:Jamaican: 主要翻译 time n (concept)时间，光阴； (常作 times)时代，年代Time passes quickly when you are older.年龄越长，时间就流逝得越快。ⓘ这句话不是该英语句子的翻译。 我们要不断汲取新知识，才能不落后于时代。usage: ‘time’Time is what we measure in hours, days, years, etc.It seemed like a long period of time.More time passed.You don't usually use time when you are saying how long something takes or lasts. Don't say, for example, ‘The course took two years’ time' or ‘Each song lasts ten minutes’ time'. Say ‘The course took two years’ or ‘Each song lasts ten minutes’.The whole process probably takes twenty-five years.The tour lasts 4 hours.You can, however, use time when you are saying how long it will be before something happens. For example, you can say ‘We are getting married in two years’ time'.The exchange ends officially in a month's time.In a few days' time, she may change her mind.Time is usually an uncountable noun, so don't use ‘a’ with it. Don't say, for example, ‘I haven’t got a time to go shopping'. Say ‘I haven’t got time to go shopping'.I didn't know if we'd have time for tea. time n (specific hour)时刻；钟点What time are we meeting John?我们几点去见约翰？ time n (duration)持续时间；时长How much time will this meeting take?会议要开多长时间？ time n (period)时期；时候I remember a time when all this was open countryside.我记得以前这里还是一大片乡间空地。 time n (count: instances) (可数)次，回We have eaten there three times.我们已经在那里吃过三次了。 time [sth] vtr (sports: measure)计时；记录…所花的时间The coach timed the runner's sprint.教练记录了那名赛跑运动员的冲刺时间。 time n (moment to spare)片刻；短暂的时间Do you have time to talk?你有时间跟我谈谈么？ time n (occasion)时机；机会；时间It's party time! Let's put on our dancing shoes!聚会时间到！把舞鞋穿起来吧！ time n (season)季节；时节Have you ever visited Normandy in apple blossom time?你有没有见过苹果花盛开季节里的诺曼底？ time n (scheduled hour)时间, 时段Let's arrange a time to meet.Please see our updated timetables for the new departure times.我们挑个时间见个面吧。请查看我们最新的时刻表，掌握发车时间。 其他翻译 time adj (related to time)时间的This science fiction novel is about a time paradox.这本科幻小说的主题是时间悖论。 time n (instant)（某一）时刻Where was he at that time?那个时刻，他身处何处？ time n (era)时代；时期The sixties were an interesting time in America.在美国历史上，60年代是个有趣的时期。 time n (lifetime)一生；一辈子He has loved a lot of women in his time.他一生爱过许多位女性。 time n (music: rhythm)节奏；韵律The dancer's movements mirrored the time of the song.舞者的动作与音乐合拍。 time n (music: tempo)拍子；节拍What time should I play this piece in? Allegro, do you think?我应该以何种节拍来演奏这首曲子呢？欢快的节拍，你觉得如何？ time n (measurement type) (如夏令时)时制We are on Daylight Savings Time now.我们现在是夏令时。 times prep (multiplied by)乘；乘以Three times two is six.3乘2是6。 time [sth] vtr (regulate)调准；调整We timed the engine so the spark plugs fire at the right intervals. 动词短语time out vi phrasal (web page: expire) (网页)过期If I fool around too long, that website will time out.如果我不操作过久，那个网站就会超时。复合形式： a great time n informal (fun, enjoyment)很开心Thanks so much for inviting me; I had a great time! a long time adv (a considerable period)长期地；长时间地It's a long time since we last met.我们有很长一段时间没见了。 a long time ago adv (in the distant past)许久以前A long time ago, my ancestors settled in this land. a matter of time n ([sth] which will happen eventually)时间问题； (口语)早晚的事；迟早的事They've been dating for 5 years, so it's only a matter of time before he proposes. a mighty long time n US, informal (very considerable period)很长一段时间34 years? That's a mighty long time to spend in one job. a stitch in time saves nine expr figurative (best to act without delay)亡羊补牢，为时不晚；尽快补救 a time n (a period, a while)一会儿；一段时间Come and sit with me for a time. after some time expr (after a while)一段时间后After some time, the architect delivered the plans for our new house. against time adj (under pressure of time)抢时间的；争分夺秒的Residents are in a race against time as flood waters begin to crest along the river. against time adv (under pressure of time)抢时间地；争分夺秒地They're racing against time to find a cure for her illness. ahead of its time, ahead of the times adj (advanced) (技术等)先进的；超越其时代的，领先于其时代的The company prides itself on bringing products to market that are ahead of their time. ahead of its time, ahead of the times adj (enlightened) (见识、思想等)超越其时代的，开明的This diary reveals that some men in the past were ahead of the times with regard to women's rights.这本日记表明在过去有些男性在女权上的看法已超越了其所处的时代。 ahead of time adv (earlier than scheduled)提前；预先They estimated that the new Olympic stadium would be ready in September 2011 but actually it was finished ahead of time.他们原来预计新奥林匹克场馆将于2011年9月建成，但实际却提早完工了。 ahead of time adv (in advance, earlier)预先；提早He was able to put the wallpaper up fast because I had primed the plaster ahead of time. all in good time expr (be patient)耐心点；别着急；要有耐心The doctor assured the family that the patient would be out of hospital the next day, all in good time. all the time expr (always)一直；始终I help people all the time.我一直在帮助他人。 all the time in the world n figurative (as much time as needed)充裕的时间，足够的时间 all-time adj (ever, for eternity)空前的，有史以来最…的Many consider Mozart to be the all-time best composer. all-time great n (performer: classic)名留史册表演者，空前杰出的表演者 all-time great n (song, etc.: classic) (歌曲等)跨越时代的经典 another time adv (in the future)其它时候；其它时间；另约时间Not tonight, but perhaps another time? any time adv (no matter when)不论何时You call me any time you need to talk.无论何时，只要你需要找人聊天都可以打给我。 any time interj (you're welcome)不客气"Thank you for helping me with that." "Any time!"“谢谢你帮我处理那件事。”“不客气！” any time now adv (at any moment)任何时间；任何时刻We'll be ready to leave any time now, as soon as my husband finds his glasses. anytime adv informal (whenever needed)任何时候Stop by whenever you want; we're here anytime.随时都可以停下来; 我们任何时候都在。 as time goes by expr (as circumstances change)随着时光流逝Sometimes, as time goes by, people's interests and tastes change. at a certain time adv (at a specified hour)在某个时间You can adjust the heating so that it switches itself on at a certain time each evening. at a later time adv (later)以后；过一段时间We agreed to discuss the matter again at a later time. at another time adv (in other circumstances)在不同场合，在别的时候At another time, she would have responded with anger, but she was so tired, she let his comments go. at any one time expr (any point in time)在任何时候At any one time, there are numerous children suffering from rare illnesses. at any time adv (whenever convenient)在任何时候；随时You can call me for help at any time. at any time adv (without warning) (无事先警告)随时I like my desk to face the door, because I know my boss may walk in at any time. at no time adv (never, not at any point)决不；在任何时候都不At no time did Bob leave the house that evening. at one time expr (once, at some point in the past)一度；曾经At one time you were allowed to buy milk straight from the farmer. at one time expr (at once: simultaneously)同时I was trying to do three things at one time, and failed the three. at some other time adv (at an unspecified future time) (指将来)改天，下次I promise that we'll go to Disneyland at some other time. at some other time adv (at an unspecified past time) (指过去)另一天，另一次I had promised that we would go to Disney at some other time. at that time adv (during a specified past period)在那时；在当时；那个时候I was born in 1999. At that time my father was a captain, but now he is a major.我出生于1999年。在那时，我的父亲还是位上尉，但现在他是少校了。 at the present time adv (now, currently)目前；现在；当前At the present time, there are many migrating birds here. at the same time adv (simultaneously)同时It was fortunate that we both arrived at the same time.幸运的是我俩同时抵达。 at the same time adv (in unison)一起We all screamed for more ice cream at the same time.我们全部一起叫到，还要更多的冰淇淋。 at the same time adv figurative (all the same)同时I really like my colleague, but at the same time I wish he'd work harder. at the same time as prep (concurrent)与此同时；当…的时候 at the same time that prep (at precise moment)同时；当…时Joey returned home at the same time that Zula was preparing to leave. at the time adv (back then) (指过去)那时，当时，那段时间At the time, I didn't fully understand what she meant, but I caught on later.当时，我还不能完全明白她的意思，但后来我反应过来了。 at the time of expr (when [sth] happened)在...的时候；当...时At the time of his father's death, Bob was living in Italy. at the time when adv (during that period) (过去的某个时间)当…的时候At the time when dinosaurs roamed the Earth, there was no human life. at this moment in time expr (now, at present)在目前情况下；在此时此刻I am not studying English at this moment in time. at this point in time expr (currently, now)此时此刻；在这个时候 at this time adv (at present, now)在这时；在此刻；这个时候That car model is not available at this time.那个型号的车，此刻无货。 bad time n (inopportune moment)不恰当的时间；不合适的时机You have come at a bad time.Our department has just had its budget cut, so it's a bad time to ask the boss for a pay rise. bad time n (difficult experience)一段困难的时间；痛苦的时期Harry had a bad time at the casino when he lost a lot of money. bath time n (time allocated for a bath)洗澡时间My kids always hide when it's bath time. be on borrowed time n figurative (uncertain time period)继续活着的一段时间；活过寿限；苟延残喘With all the budget cuts we're experiencing, there's no doubt this project is on borrowed time; it's going to get shut down any day now. before its time adv (prematurely) (胎儿)早产The baby was born before its time. before its time adv (precociously)过早地；比正常时间提前Parents should not try to force a child to walk before its time. before your time adv informal (before your birth)在你出生前；在你卷入某事之前I remember the day President Kennedy was shot - but that's before your time.我记得肯尼迪总统被枪杀的那天，但是那发生在你出生前。 before your time adv informal (before your involvement)你来之前He used to be Managing Director here, but that was a few years before your time. bide your time v expr (wait calmly)耐心等待 big time adv informal (to the highest extent)非常；彻底地She's amazing, and I fell in love with her big time. big-time n as adj informal (very successful)一流的，非常成功的，红极一时的Now he's a big-time director, but once he worked in the mail room. break time n (recreational period)歇息时间；休闲时间Part-time workers get half the break time of full-time workers. breakfast time n (hour when breakfast is eaten)早餐时间Rise and shine! It's breakfast time! BST n initialism (British Summer Time)英国夏令时间 buy time v expr figurative (create a helpful delay)赢得时间；拖延时间The main use for the drug is to buy time by slowing down the spread of the disease. by that time adv (in the past)那时；那时候 by that time adv (in the future)那时，到那时； (书面语)届时Where will you be in 50 years? By that time, I will be an old man! by the time adv (at some point before)到…时候为止；…之前You better have your chores done by the time I get home or you're in big trouble. The traffic was so bad that by the time I got to the office I was 20 minutes late.交通太拥挤了，我到达办公室的时候已经迟到20分钟了。你最好在我回家之前把家务做完，不然你麻烦就大了。 by this time adv (at some point before this moment)到现在；到此时I would normally be in bed by this time.By this time, you should have finished studying for the exam. call time vi (pub: announce closing) (酒吧、酒店等)宣布打烊，宣布结束当日营业 call time vi (put an end to [sth])宣布时间已到；决定停止某事When I call time, you will put down your pencils and turn your exam papers over. can't be in all places at one time v expr US, informal (have too many obligations) (因事情太多)分身无术I can't be in all places at one time so someone will have to help me.我分身乏术，因此有人需要帮助我。 Central Standard Time n (time zone)中央标准时间 Christmas time n (period of Christmas holidays)圣诞时光，圣诞期间I'm going home at Christmas time. closing time n (hour when a business closes) (商店等的)打烊时间，关门时间The closing time of most shops in the city centre is between 5pm & 8pm. closing time n UK (hour when a pub closes) (酒馆等的)打烊时间，关门时间At closing time, there are lots of drunk people on the streets. collection time n (hour when postbox is emptied)收件时间；开箱收信时间They have posted the collection times on the outside of the mail boxes. comp time n US, abbr, informal (compensatory time off)补休 crunch time n informal (decisive moment)关键时刻 CST n initialism (Central Standard Time)中央标准时间 cut time n US (music: alla breve)2/2拍 daylight saving time, daylight savings time n (clocks set one hour ahead)夏令时Most countries have daylight saving time in the summer, although the start date varies. delivery time n (before customer receives goods)交货时间The exact delivery time cannot be specified. departure time n (scheduled leaving time)出发时间Our departure time is 12:30, so we need to be at the airport 3 hours before that to get through security. do time vi slang (serve a prison sentence) (俚语)服刑 double time n US (military: marching rate)跑步, 快步前进 double time n (overtime pay)双倍工资 double-time [sb/sth] vtr (cause to move in double time)让...速度翻倍 double-time vi (move twice as fast)快步；跑步 DST n initialism (daylight saving time)夏令时 each time adv (on every occasion)每次Each time she sang, people would cover their ears. early times npl (period long ago)远古时候；古代In early times, people made measurements by comparing things with parts of the human body. Eastern Standard Time n (standard time in eastern US) (美国)东部标准时间 Eastern Standard Time adv (at standard time in eastern US)东部时区 Eastern time n (EST: US time zone)东部时区New York and Washington are both on Eastern time. EDT n initialism (Eastern Daylight Time)东部夏令时间 EST n initialism (Eastern Standard Time) (美国)东部标准时间备注: 美国横跨六个时区，每个时区对应一个标准时间，美国东部标准时间即西五区时间，采用这一时间的有大西洋沿岸及近大陆的19个州和华盛顿特区Midday EST is 5 pm GMT. estimated time of arrival n (hour [sb], [sth] is expected to arrive)预计抵达时间 ET n abbreviation (Eastern Time)东部时间备注: 采用东部时间的地区包括北美东海岸和南美西海岸，其标准时间为UTC-5，夏令时间为UTC-4I will call you tomorrow at 11:00 a.m. ET. every time adv (on each occasion)每次I've watched that movie seven times and the ending makes me cry every time.那部电影我看了七遍，每次看到结尾我都会哭。 every time conj (on each occasion that)每次Every time I go to the restaurant I order the same dish.每次我去那家餐厅，都会点同样的菜。extra time n mainly UK (sports: further period of play) (运动)加时赛，加时family time n US (time spent with family)家庭时光find time to do [sth], find the time to do [sth] vtr + n (activity: fit in)抽空；挤时间（做某事）I am very busy, but I will try to find time to see you.find time for [sth], find the time for [sth] vtr + n (activity, event: fit in)有空做...Many people complain they cannot find time for reading.first offender, first-time offender n (law: [sb] convicted for first time)初犯first-time n as adj (doing [sth] for first time)第一次的This travel guide is full of excellent tips for first-time visitors to Britain.for a long time adv (at length)很长一段时间；很久After a hard day's work, I'm always ready to sleep for a long time.一整天的辛苦工作后，我总是准备好要睡很长一段时间。for a long time to come adv (way into the future)长期，在将来的很长一段时间内Oil spills affect the environment both immediately and for a long time to come.for a short time adv (briefly)不久；短期地He'd only lived in the apartment for a short time - about two weeks.for all time adv (forever, for eternity)永远The invention of the car changed transportation for all time.for the nth time adv (yet again)第n次；0多少次了；0多少次了For the nth time, please don't slam the door!for the time adv (for that era's attitudes)现在，目前，暂时for the time being expr (temporarily)暂时My car fell apart so I'm using my bicycle for the time being.我的车坏掉了，所以我暂时骑自行车。for the umpteenth time adv informal (yet again) (俚语)数不清的，一次又一次的For the umpteenth time ... will you children be quiet?four-four time n (music: time signature) (音乐)4/4拍，四四拍free time n (leisure hours)空闲；闲暇She often reads in her free time.她空闲时经常阅读。from time immemorial adv (since before anyone can remember)自古以来；远古以来Humans have fought with other humans from time immemorial.from time to time adv (now and then, occasionally)不时，时不时；有时；时常I go for a walk in the countryside from time to time.我时不时去乡下散步。full time n (standard weekly working hours)全日制；全职备注: hyphen used when term is an adj before the nounNow that I moved from part time to full time I'm covered under the company's medical program.既然我从兼职变成了全职，所以公司为我买了医疗保险。full time, full-time adj (of standard weekly working hours)全日制的；全职的They think that cutting down the full-time working week to 36 hours will increase employment.他们认为将每周的全职工作时间减少至36小时就会增加就业率。full time, full-time adv (on a full-time basis)全日地；全部时间地；全职的I'm now working full time at the baker's on the corner.我现在在街角的面包店做全职。full-time equivalent n (FTE: pro-rata pay)全时工作量；全职人力工时full-time job n (job: 40 hours a week)全职工作；全日制工作When we were children, my mother obtained a full-time job so that she could support us financially.full-time worker n ([sb] employed on a full-time basis)全职工作者；全日制工作者gain time vtr + n (delay [sth] for advantage)赢得时间；争取时间In order to gain time, I had to make sure no one else found the information.garbage time n US (end of sports match)垃圾时间give [sb] a hard time v expr informal (treat harshly)跟...过不去；为难They gave me a hard time at the interview.give [sb] a hard time about [sth], give [sb] a hard time over [sth] v expr informal (berate)责备；责骂My dad gave me a hard time about not finishing my homework.GMT n initialism (Greenwich Mean Time) (Greenwich Mean Time的缩写形式)格林尼治标准时间GMT is a time zone that includes the British Isles.GMT adv initialism (Greenwich Mean Time)格林尼治标准时间地The event is scheduled to take place at 2200 hours GMT.go back in time v expr (return to an earlier time)让时光倒流；回到过去a good time n (enjoyable experience)愉悦, 愉快If you're looking for a good time, try Ray's Bar on a Friday night.想要体验愉快时光，那不妨在周五晚上去Ray's Bar.good-time n as adj (person: seeking fun) (人)追求享乐的，贪玩的In her twenties, Margaret was known as a good-time girl.玛格丽特在二十多岁时，大家都知道她是个追求享乐的女孩。good-time n as adj (music, etc.: fun) (音乐等)令人愉快的，让人开心的This radio station plays only good-time rock 'n' roll music.Greenwich Mean Time, Greenwich Time n (universal time)格林威治时间；国际标准时间Mountain standard time is plus 8 hours from Greenwich Mean Time.Greenwich Mean Time, Greenwich Time adv (universal time)格林尼治标准时间地The time is 12 o'clock, Greenwich Mean Time.half-time, also US: halftime n (sport: break at mid point) (体育竞赛等)中场休息At half-time the home team was winning easily.half-time, also US: halftime adj (taking place midway though sports match)中场hang time n (American football) (橄榄球)悬空时间hang time n (basketball) (篮球)滞空时间hard times npl (financial hardship)经济上的窘迫时期Both he and she are unemployed and they're going through some hard times.hard times npl (difficult period)困难时期These are hard times for those wanting to start their own business.harvest time n (season when crops are gathered)收获季节；收割期When harvest time is over, the farm workers have a big celebration.have a good time v expr (enjoy yourself, have fun)玩得开心；过得愉快Whenever I go out with friends we all have a good time. I hope you have a good time in Spain!不管何时我和朋友一块儿出去，总是玩得很开心。我希望你在西班牙玩得愉快！have a hard time v expr (experience difficulties)处于困境；日子不好过Be kind to her - she's having a really hard time right now.have a hard time doing [sth] v expr informal (find difficult)做...很难We're having a hard time picking a suitable slogan for our marketing campaign.have no time for v expr figurative (not tolerate)没时间做…James has no time for gossips.I have no time for children who won't do their homework.have plenty of time v expr (have more than enough time available)时间充足；有大量的时间Don't rush into marriage. You're young; you have plenty of time.have time vi (have enough time available to do [sth])有时间；有空Do you have time for lunch with me?have time to kill v expr (have spare time)有闲；有空闲时间high time (appropriate time)该…了；是时候…了home time n (when school or work ends)回家时间；放学时间idle time n (computing: period of non-use) (计算机)空闲时间idle time n (business: non-productive time) (商业)非生产时间in a short time adv (soon)很快；不久I'll have it finished in a short time – please be patient.in a short time adv (within a brief span of time)短期内；短时间内In a short time, the fire spread to the other buildings.in double-quick time expr (very fast)非常快地；非常迅速地in due time adv (eventually)最终In due time, we will put all this behind us.最终，我们会把这一切抛诸脑后。in good time adv (sufficiently early)提前地；及时地；及早地You need to get to the theatre in good time if you want to get a seat near the front.in good time adv (speedily)迅速地；适时We got to the beach in good time - there was very little traffic on the road.我们前往海滩的时段恰好，路上车辆很少。in no time at all, in no time adv figurative (rapidly)马上，立刻，很快I can get dinner ready in no time at all.in our time adv (during our lifetimes)在我们这个时代Nelson Mandela was one of the greatest leaders in our time.in real time expr (in actual time)实时；即时in record time expr (faster than ever before)飞快地；破纪录地We made the journey in record time.in the course of time adv (eventually)在…过程中You'll forget him in the course of time.in the fullness of time adv (eventually)最终Yes, he's a strange man, but I think you'll grow to like him in the fullness of time.in the nick of time expr (just before [sth] is too late)非常及时；在紧要时刻；正好赶在关键时刻The doctors got to him in the nick of time and managed to restart his heart.in the time of prep (during the era of)在…时；在…的时代In the time of the dinosaurs, there were no human beings around,.in time, with time adv (eventually)最终；最后You'll forget all about it in time.你最终会忘记一切。in time adv (not too late)及时地The meeting starts in five minutes; if we hurry, we might still get there in time.会议还有五分钟就开始了，如果我们动作快点，或许还能及时赶到。in time for [sth] expr (not late for)及时；赶上Make sure you arrive in time for the start of the concert at 7 P.M.你一定要准时到达，音乐会晚上7点开始。in time to do [sth] expr (not late)及时I got to the concert in time to get a seat at the front.我及时赶上音乐会，抢到了前排座位。in which time adv (during which period)何时；什么时候injury time n (sports: game extension)因受伤而延长的赛时The winning goal was scored in the very last minute of injury time.It's about time interj informal (impatience)是时候…It's about time you returned my book!It's about time! interj informal (impatience)是时候了！"I'm going to apply for a job." "It's about time!"it's been a long time expr (a lot of time has passed)已经过了很久了It's been a long time since I last saw him.It's high time expr informal (urgency) (表示不能再拖延了)是必须做…的时候了It's high time I went to the doctor; I've postponed it four times.It's high time you found a job.jail time n (sentence served in prison)刑期；服刑，坐牢just in time expr (almost too late)正是时候；及时The paramedics arrived just in time.You got here just in time, you almost missed all the fun.keep time vtr + n (sport: record time taken) (体育比赛中)记时I asked the guy who was keeping time if I'd beaten any records.keep time vtr + n (clock: tell the time accurately) (指钟表)准确报时, 走得准My clock's so old that it doesn't keep time any more.An electronic clock is able to keep time very accurately.keep time vtr + n (conductor: maintain rhythm) (乐队指挥)掌控节奏A band needs someone to keep time.keep time vtr + n (mark rhythm with music) (音乐)合拍子Drummers typically keep time for the band.kill time vtr + n figurative, informal (occupy yourself)打发时间I listened to my iPod to kill time while waiting for the bus.kill time doing [sth] v expr figurative, informal (occupy yourself with [sth])消磨时间I killed time drinking coffee while I waited for Meg to arrive.the last time n (final iteration, occurrence)最后一次When Andy visited, I didn't know it was the last time I would ever see him.安迪来看我的时候，我并不知道这是我最后一次见到他。last time, the last time adv (on the previous occasion)上次；上一次Last time I ate fast food, I got sick.The last time I saw you, you'd just come back from Japan.上次吃快餐后，我得病了。//我上次见到你的时候，你刚从日本回来。for the last time expr (on the final occasion)最后一次When I saw my grandmother for the last time, she was very ill.我最后一次见到祖母时候，她病得很重。for the last time expr (warning, exasperation) (特别用于警告，愤怒)最后一次；再说最后一次For the last time, go and do your homework!最后再说一次，快去做作业！lead time n (time between design and finished product)从设计到成品的时间You didn't give me enough lead time to finish this project.你没有给我足够的研制时间来完成该项目。leisure time n (free time)空闲时间；闲暇In her leisure time she loved to read cookbooks and try new recipes.I have two jobs, so I have almost no leisure time.length of time n (period, duration)时长If you leave the house for any length of time, please lock the windows.live on borrowed time v expr figurative (have limited time left) (贬义)苟延残喘If you continue to smoke, soon you'll be living on borrowed time.local time n (time in a particular zone)当地时间The plane should land at 4am local time.He phoned from Africa at midnight local time; that's 6 p.m. here.long time n (considerable period of time)长时间备注: A hyphen or single-word form is used when the term is an adjectiveI sat in the sun for a long time and got sunburned. I haven't seen my ex-husband in a long time.我在太阳底下坐了太长时间，晒伤了皮肤。我有很长一段时间没有见到前夫了。long time no see interj slang (I haven't seen you for a long time) (俚语)好久不见Hey, Andrew! Long time no see!longtime, long-time adj (lasting, enduring)持久的The Johnson family are our long-time friends.lose no time v expr (act without delay)不浪费时间；抓紧You should lose no time in reporting a stolen credit card.lose time vtr + n (delay, fail to act) (钟表)慢，走慢；耽误时间Don't lose time by taking the longer route.lovely time n informal (enjoyment)美好时光Everyone had a lovely time at the party.lunch time, lunchtime n (hour when midday meal is eaten)午餐时间备注: single-word form used when term is an adjWhy are you all looking so glum? - it'll soon be lunch time!make good time v expr (be on schedule)很顺利The travellers are making good time.make the big time, hit the big time v expr informal (be a success)获得成功I moved to Hollywood, trying to make the big time.make the most of your time v expr (be productive)充分利用时间Isabel made the most of her time in the UK by visiting as many places as she could.make time for [sb/sth] v expr (reserve time)腾出时间；弥补失去的时间My calendar is full, but I can make time for you.make time v expr (compensate for time lost)弥补时间In order to make time, Ian had to work through lunchtime.make up for lost time v expr (compensate for past inaction)弥补失去的时间Her father made up for lost time by buying her lots of presents.many a time adv (often)多次；经常Many a time I have longed to be somebody else.many's the time adv (often)曾好多次；有好多次Many's the time I've been tempted to hand in my notice.march of time n figurative (relentless passing of time)时光的流逝；时间的推移Throughout the years he remained a royalist, oblivious to the march of time.me time n informal (time for your enjoyment)私人专属时间；个人时间military time n (24-hour clock) (24小时制)军用计时，军用时间most of the time adv (usually)通常；大多数时候I can hardly understand what he's saying most of the time.大多数时候我几乎都不能理解他在说些什么。Mountain Standard Time n (7 hours behind Greenwich Mean Time) (落基山地区的标准时间)山区标准时间Mountain Time n (time of mountain states in US) (西七区区时)山地标准时间Charles arrived in Denver a little after 11 o' clock Mountain Time.MST n initialism (Mountain Standard Time)山区标准时间nearer the time adv (closer to a given future point)到时候I'll be passing through town sometime in August; I'll let you know the actual date nearer the time.next time adv informal (on the next occasion) (非正式用语)下次Next time I go to the supermarket I must remember to buy some cheese.我下次去超市的时候，一定得记着买奶酪。nighttime, night-time n (period of night)夜间；夜里They skyline is especially beautiful during nighttime.nighttime, night-time adj (nocturnal)夜间的，夜里的；在夜间发生的Owls are nighttime hunters.no time at all n figurative (briefest moment)立刻；马上We'll see each other again in two weeks. That's no time at all.not have time v expr (be too busy)没有时间；不空；很忙I do not have time for idle chatter.of all time expr (best in history)历史上最...；前所未有的最...We watched a film about the best baseball pitcher of all time.old as time, as old as time adj (very ancient)年代久远的；古老的；陈年的The natives claimed that the spirits there were old as time.old before your time adj (seeming older than actual age)老得快的；看上去老的old-time adj (old-fashioned)过时的on time adj (punctual)准时Mr. Jones is always on time, and arrives promptly at 9:00 on the dot.If you want the job, you'd better be on time for the interview.琼斯先生总是很准时，会于9:00点整点准时到达。如果你想要这份工作的话，最好准时参加面试。on time adv (in time: not late)准时，准点，按时His flight arrived on time.他的航班准点到达。on your own time expr (not during work or school hours)在自己独处时间once upon a time adv (start of a fairy tale)很久以前Once upon a time, in a land far away, there lived an orphan girl with her wicked stepmother.很久以前，在一片遥远的国度，住着一位没有爸爸妈妈的女孩和她邪恶的继母。one at a time adv (one by one)一次一个Customers are only allowed into the store one at a time.one day at a time expr (not worry about the future)把握每一天，过好每一天Jasmine told her daughter not to worry too much, and to live one day at a time.one more time adv (once more)再；再次；再一次Please, repeat the question one more time.one step at a time adv (gradually, progressively)一步一步地，逐渐one time adv (once: on one occasion)有一次；某一次I remember when my brother came home drunk one time.我记得有一次哥哥喝醉了酒才回家。one-time payment n (single fee)一次性付款one-time fee n (one-off charge)一次性费用，一次性收费one's own time n (free time, leisure time)空闲时间；非工作时间My boss asked me to chat online on my own time.onetime (US), one-time (UK) adj (former)曾经的；过去的；过去的To look at her now, you'd never believe she was a onetime supermodel.看看现在的她，你绝不会相信她曾经是超模。onetime (US), one-time (UK) adj (done only once)一次的This is a one-time only offer, the price will go back up tomorrow.这是绝无仅有的一次报价，明天将恢复原价。only time will tell expr (will know in the future)只有等待时间检验，只有时间能证明一切Whether or not the football player recovers from his injury—only time will tell.opening time n UK (hour when a pub opens) (英国，指酒吧)开张时间be out of time v expr (have passed a deadline)迟到的，迟的；晚了的As the clock ticked over the hour he realized he was out of time.over time adv (gradually)随着时间的推移；逐渐地Her disease progressed over time until she was no longer able to get out of bed.随着时间的推移，她的病情逐步恶化，最后卧床不起。Pacific Standard Time n (8 hours behind Greenwich Mean Time) (比格林威治标准时间晚8小时)太平洋标准时间Pacific time n (time zone)太平洋时间part time, part-time adj (work: fewer hours)兼职的备注: A hyphen is used when the term is an adjective that precedes the nounI finally got a job working as a part-time bartender.我终于找到了一份酒保的兼职工作。part time adv (work: for fewer hours)兼职工作；非全职做…I got a job working part time for the delivery company.我在快递公司找到一份兼职工作。part-time employee n (work: not full time)兼职员工；临时工The company needs to hire some part-time employees during the busy holiday season.part-time job n (work: not full time)兼职工作When I was a student I had a part-time job working in a pub.part-time worker n (employee: not full time)兼职员工Many mothers are part-time workers: they can't work full-time because of their children.pass time, pass the time v expr (avoid boredom)打发时间Carol was doing a crossword to pass the time.passage of time n (time elapsing)时间推移The slow passage of time was making Mike impatient.passing of time n (chronological progression)时间流逝，时间推移past time n (period in history)逝去的时光；过去peacetime, peace time n (period when there is no war)和平时期We must maintain a strong military even in peacetime.peak time n (busiest hours)高峰期We hit peak time, so it took three hours to drive through Chicago in the rush hour traffic.peak time n (best time to see or do [sth])最佳时段Early October is peak time for fall foliage color in Wisconsin.period, period of time n (duration of time)一段时间Abby plans to be on holiday for a short period.艾比计划去度几天假。play for time v expr (delay [sth]) (为了争取时间)拖延pleasant time n (enjoyable experience, fun)愉快的时光prime time n (tv, radio: peak hours) (收视/收听率最高的时间)黄金时间TV channels broadcast their most popular programmes during prime time.prime time, prime-time, primetime n as adj (in peak hours)黄金时间的；高峰时间的备注: hyphen or single-word form used when term is a modifier before another nounTelevision stations charge more for advertising on prime-time shows.proper time n (appropriate moment)适当的时间；最合适的时候Fruit must be harvested at the proper time if it is to reach the consumer in peak condition.PST n initialism (Pacific Standard Time)太平洋标准时间quality time n (dedicated period of attention) (与家人等亲密的人一起度过的时间)宝贵时光quick time (military)齐步走的步速quiet time n (period of silent reflection)安静时刻，宁静时光race against time n (urgent task)与时间赛跑We're in a race against time: the deadline's close of business today!ravages of time npl (effects of aging)时间的摧残；时光的消磨White hair and wrinkled skin are two of the commonest ravages of time.reaction time n (time it takes to respond)反应时间real-time adj (as-it-happens)实时Computers allow for real-time financial transfers and updating of accounts.response time n (time it takes to react)反应时间My response times aren't as good as they used to be 20 years ago.response time n (emergency services: time taken to arrive) (应急服务)反应时间，到达用时Our ambulances have improved their response times by 60% in the last year.roll back time v expr figurative (return to earlier)使时光倒流You can roll back time only in your memory or in your imagination.run out of time v expr (have no time left)没有时间了；时间用尽了running time n (movie, TV program)播放时间running time n (machine)运行时间sack time US (time asleep)睡觉时间；睡眠时间save time v expr (use less time)节省时间；节约时间screen time n (with computer, phone, etc.) (用电话、手机等电子设备的时间)屏幕使用时间screen time n (time actor on screen) (演员出镜时间)荧幕时间serve time vtr + n (be in prison)坐牢；服刑Jones had served time for a theft conviction.serve your time vtr + n figurative (do unpleasant job) (比喻，指不喜欢的工作)"服刑“期满After working there for 34 years I decided I'd served my time.shipping time n (period taken for delivery)装运时间，运送时间，运输时间short time n (brief period)短时间During the short time that I knew Anne, she never failed to impress me.short time, short-time n (temporarily working for less pay) (多指因工作不多)减工，缩减工时six-eight time n (music: time signature)八六拍乐曲small-time adj informal (minor, amateur)无足轻重的；无关紧要的Although he had big dreams, Alan was just a small-time crook.small-time crook n (minor thief, robber)业余小偷；不入流的骗子Hugh was just a small-time crook until he met Pete."Some other time", "OK, some other time", "Some other time then" expr (Let's try again sometime in the future.)以后再说；改天再说some time adv (a while)一会儿，一段时间，一阵子It's been some time since I've seen my cousins.我有阵子没有见表亲们了。some time ago adv (a while back)一段时间以前I was once a good basketball player … but that was some time ago.some time soon adv (at an unspecified point in the near future)不久之后space-time n (space-time continuum)时空连续体space-time n (physical reality in space-time continuum)时空存在space-time n as adj (relating to space-time continuum)时空连续体的space-time n as adj (relating to both space and time)时空的space-time continuum, space-time n (idea of connection of space and time)时空连续体spare time n (leisure hours)业余时间I practise the piano in my spare time.我利用业余时间练习钢琴。spend time vtr + n (pass time)消磨时光；打发时间She often spends time at my house after school.放学后，她经常来我家打发时间。spend time doing [sth] v expr (devote time to doing)花时间做Parents are encouraged to spend time reading to their children.我们鼓励父母应花时间读书给孩子听。spend time with [sb] v expr (be in company of)与…共度时光I love spending time with my family.stand the test of time v expr (last, endure)经得起时间的考验，持久standard time n (official time zone)标准时间standard time to do [sth] n (usual period required to do [sth])做某事的标准时间The standard time to approve a visa is 6 weeks.stoppage time n mainly UK (sports: extension of play) (体育)补时stretch of time n (extended period)一段时间He did a stretch of time in prison.suitable time n (appropriate moment)合适的时间；适宜的时间Don't be hasty. You'd do better to wait for a more suitable time.Summer Time n mainly UK (British Summer Time) (英国)夏令时Summer Time is one hour ahead of Greenwich Mean Time.夏令时比格林尼治标准时间要快一小时。summertime, summer time n uncountable (season: summer)夏季；夏天I bought a new bathing suit to get ready for summertime.summertime n as adj (relating to the summer)夏季时光My favorite summertime activities include swimming and picnicking.take a long time v expr (require much time to do)需要很长时间；要很久Recovery from a head injury can take a long time.take a long time to do [sth] v expr (require much time)做某事需要很长时间；做某事要很久It took a long time to tidy the apartment.take [sb] a long time v expr (require much time for [sb] to do)需要某人花费很长时间；需要某人花很久I put the wardrobe together from a kit; it took me a long time!take [sb] a long time to do [sth] v expr (require much time of [sb])做某事需要某人花费很长时间；做某事需要某人花很久It has taken Graeme a long time to get over his divorce.take a vacation (US), take some holiday, take time off (UK) v expr (take time away from work)休假take some time v expr (be fairly time-consuming)需要花一些时间take the time to do [sth] expr (use extra effort to do favor)花时间做…；不着急做…Leila's kind teacher took the time to explain long division to her after class.take time to do [sth], take the time to do [sth] v expr (make the commitment or effort)花时间去，努力去I'm going to slow down and take time to understand my children better.我需要慢下来，花点时间更好地了解我的孩子们。take the time v expr (make a commitment or effort)花些时间；努力Learning a language can be tricky, but you'll get there in the end if you take the time.学习一门语言可能很难，但如果你肯花时间，最终会达成目标。take time v expr (require time)需要时间；费工夫It will take time to do it properly.Writing a good novel takes time.做好这件事需要花时间。//写一部精彩的小说需要时间。take time off v expr (take leave from work)休假I'm taking time off to see friends I haven't seen in years.She took time off to vacation in Madrid.take your time interj (don't hurry)别急！慢慢来！"Sorry to keep you – we're very busy at the moment." "Take your time - there's no rush."“抱歉，让你久等了。我们现在很忙。”“别急。慢慢来。”tell time (US), tell the time (UK) v expr (read the hour on an analog clock)报时，读表term time, term-time n UK (months when classes are in session)学期期间term-time n as adj UK (relating to term time)学期内的term-time address, term address n (home during academic term)学期住址that time adv (on that occasion)那时候Remember that time we got lost in the woods?the big time n informal (great success or fame)大红大紫；巨大成功After years of struggling in obscurity, he was ready for the big time.the entire time adv (throughout)整个时间里；一直都；从来就The time is ripe expr (it is the perfect moment)时机已经成熟We should take action right now; the time is ripe!The time is ripe for [sth] expr (it is the right moment for [sth])做某事的时机已经成熟The time is ripe for change.there is a time and a place for everything, there is a time and place for everything expr (responding to [sth] inappropriate)凡事要讲究时间和场合this time adv (on this occasion)这一次We should leave earlier this time - last time we were late.这一次我们应该早点动身，上一次我们就迟到了。three-four time n (music: 3/4 time signature) (音乐)三四拍Waltzes are usually in three-four time.time after time expr (repeatedly)一再地；屡次地；一次又一次地time and a half, time-and-a-half adv (at 1.5 times usual pay rate)一倍半工资；1.5倍工资She works time and a half on Sundays.time and again, time and time again adv (repeatedly)一再地；屡次地；一次又一次地time bomb n (timed explosive device)定时炸弹The spy planted the time bomb, knowing he only had two minutes to get to safety.time bomb n figurative (person, thing: will cause trouble)定时炸弹一样的事件或人She's a time bomb with a short fuse when she's upset.time bound, time-bound adj (having a deadline)有时限的备注: A hyphen is used when the adjective precedes the noun.time capsule n (buried container of historical items)当代史料储存器The graduating class buried a time capsule under the new school to commemorate its opening.time card, time-card n (record of worker's arrival and departure)考勤卡；工作时间记录卡time change n (seasonal adjustment of clocks) (进入夏时制或其结束时对钟表等的调整)调时间Every fall there's a time change.time clock n (records work hours)出勤打卡钟；考勤钟time-consuming adj (taking considerable time)耗时的；费时的time difference n (gap between time zones)时差time flies interj (time passes quickly)时光飞逝；日月如梭Time flies when you're having fun.time frame n (period, timescale)时间范围Evolutionary change occurs over a very long time frame.演进发生在很长的时间范围内。time frame n (period in which [sth] is expected to occur)限定时段We need to set a time frame for the project.我们需要为这个项目设定一个时间限制。time gap n (difference between time zones)时差time interval n (musical break)乐句间的停顿There's a time interval between the first phrase of the sonata and the phrases which follow.time is money interj (don't waste time)时间就是金钱；一寸光阴一寸金Wake up, you guys! Time is money!time is running out n (there is not much time left: before [sth] happens)没时间了，时间不多了time keeper n (sport: [sb] who keeps track of time) (运动)计时员time killer n figurative, informal (activity that passes time) (比喻，非正式用语)消磨时间的东西TV is a notorious time killer.time limit n (period in which a task must be done)时限；期限The contractor failed to meet the time limit so had to pay a penalty.time loan n (money lent with repayment deadline)定期贷款time lock (bank vault security) (银行金库)时间锁；限时锁time machine n (sci-fi: time-travel device)时间机器time management n (organized use of time)时间管理I didn't get the job done in time due to bad time management.time of year n (season)时节It's been very cold for the time of year.the time of your life expr (best experience in lifetime)一辈子最好的体验；一生最好的经历I often look back at that period and think it was the time of my life.Nancy is having the time of her life in Italy.time off n (holiday, vacation from work)休假时间；病假时间I'll take some time off in April to visit Australia.四月我会休假一段时间去澳大利亚。time out, time-out, timeout n (sports: pause, break) (运动)暂停The coach requested a time-out as the player appeared to be hurt.那名球员似乎受伤了，教练要求暂停比赛。time out, time-out, timeout n (pause)暂停； (比喻)喘口气It is good to take a time-out from your studies now and then to see your friends and have fun.现在停下学习，抽出时间见见你的朋友一起玩一玩是很好的。time out, time-out, timeout n (discipline technique)角落罚站备注: 对孩子的一种管教手段，让孩子一个人到小角落反省A time out can give kids the chance to calm down and that way, when you do talk to them about their behaviour, they are more likely to listen.罚站可以让孩子们有机会冷静下来，当你与他们谈论他们的行为时，他们更可能听进去。time payment n US (instalment)分期付款You can make time payments for that bedroom furniture.time period n (amount of time)时限；时段The author always sets her stories in different time periods.time permitting adv (if there is enough time)如果时间允许；如果时间充裕time pressure n (stress of an imminent deadline)时间压力Students perform do not perform well when they feel stressed because of time pressure.time schedule n (list of times)时间表；日程表The time schedule lists all the courses taught at the college.time sensitive, time-sensitive adj (urgent, critical)紧急的；时间紧迫的Time-sensitive treatment is needed for heart attacks.time series (data obtained over period of time)时间序列数据time-sharing n (joint ownership of property) (度假屋等)分时享用Time-sharing was a very popular investment proposition in the 1980s.time-sharing n (computing: multi-user setup)分时time sheet, timesheet n (record of hours worked)工作时间记录表；工时表time signature n (musical notation) (音乐)拍号time slot n (allocated period of time)时段time span n (duration, period)时长；时间段time suck n US, informal ([sth] taking lots of time)浪费大量时间的事情time to kill n (spare time)可供消磨的时间；闲暇时间Arriving early for her interview, Nicola found herself with time to kill.time to spare expr (free time)空闲时间；业余时间time to spare, with time to spare expr (time left over from ending early)剩余时间；多余时间time travel n (sci-fi: transportation to past or future)时间旅行time trial n (sport: timed qualifying)计时赛Some stages of the Tour de France are road races; others are time trials.Time up, Time's up interj (end of allotted time)时间到了！time warp n (science fiction)时间错位；时空扭曲The ship must have travelled through a time warp, as the crew found themselves in Victorian England.Time will tell expr ([sth] will be revealed)路遥知马力，时间会证明一切time zone n (region with specific local time)时区My friend lives in a different time zone so I can only call her in the morning.time-activated, time activated adj (alarm, etc.: set for a certain time) (警报器等)时间激活的备注: The hyphen may be omitted when the adjective follows the noun.time-honored (US), time-honoured (UK) adj (long-established custom)历史悠久的time-lapse adj (photography: shot over time) (摄影)时移的time-lapse photography n (sequence of still photos taken at intervals)微速定时摄影Photographers can use time-lapse photography to film the growth of plants.time-saver n informal ([sth] that makes a task quicker)节省时间的事物time-saving adj (that provides a short cut)节省时间的；time-switch n (device: timer)定时开关time-tested adj (proved effective over time)经过时间验证的，久经考验的time-waster n (person who wastes [sb]'s time)浪费时间的人time-waster n (unproductive activity)浪费时间的事情；效率很低的事情time-wasting n (wasting [sb]'s time)浪费时间time-wasting n (sports: delaying action) (体育比赛)拖延时间timeline, time-line, time line n literal (line showing order of events)时间轴This timeline of the Tudor period starts in 1485.都铎王朝从1485年开始。timeline, time-line, time line n figurative (sequence of actions)活动时间表；大事年表；要事年表Police sought to clarify the timeline of events leading to the robbery.警方想要厘清抢劫发生前的时间线。timeserver, time-server n (opportunistic person)投机取巧的人；刻意逢迎的人timeserving, time-serving n (opportunism)投机取巧；刻意逢迎timeserving, time-serving adj (opportunistic)投机取巧的；刻意逢迎的timeshare, time-share n (shared property)（对度假住房所有权的）分时享用Although some people think it's a good value, I think timeshares are a waste of money.timeshare, time-share n as adj (property: timeshared)分时度假用的The Millers have a timeshare condo at Edisto Island.time-share, timeshare vtr (share property ownership and use)分时享用（度假住房所有权）Mr. Jacobs bought a house at the beach, but he plans to timeshare it in order to save money.timespan, time span n (period of time, duration)时间跨度We have only a short timespan to complete the project.timestamp, time stamp n (record of the time data is posted)时间印章timestamp, time stamp n (postmark)邮戳timestamp, time stamp n (device that records time, date)计时器timestamp [sth], time-stamp [sth] vtr (mark with time, date)标注时间timestamping, time stamping n (encoding with date and time)加入时间戳；打时间戳timeworn, time-worn adj (damaged over the years)陈旧的；历经时日而损坏的timeworn, time-worn adj figurative (overused) (比喻)滥用的，陈词滥调的，重复使用的to save time expr (for brevity's sake)为了节省时间To save time, I will quickly summarize the main points rather than go into detail.tough time n informal (difficult period)难过的日子，艰难时期transit time n (duration of travel)过渡时间Transit time from here to the nearest city is one hour.travel time (time spent traveling)旅行时间；行程时间tummy time n (lying baby on stomach) (育婴)俯卧时间two-four time n (music: time signature of 2/4) (音乐)四分之二拍，二四拍two-time [sb] vtr (be unfaithful to [sb])对…不忠two-time adj (having done [sth] twice)有过两次的；两次的two-time vi (be unfaithful)怀有二心；不忠two-two time n (music: time signature of 2/2) (音乐)二分之二拍，二二拍until next time adv (goodbye)下次再见；再会up to the time of prep (before or until the era of)截止…时间为止；到…为止up to this time adv (until now)到此刻为止；到目前为止；到现在为止up to this time adv (until a specified point in the past)到那时；到（过去的）某个时间为止UT, UTC n initialism (Universal Time)国际标准时间，格林威治时间，世界时间There are different versions of UT which can differ by several seconds.wait a long time v expr (endure a considerable delay)等了很长时间Because of the crowds we had to wait a long time.waste of time, a waste of time n (pointless activity)浪费时间It's a waste of time trying to convince her.试图劝说她完全是在浪费时间。waste time v expr (do [sth] frivolous or pointless)浪费时间I've wasted a lot of time today on Facebook.What time is it? expr (What hour is it?)现在几点？what time? expr informal (at what hour?)什么时间？What time are you going to bed? What time do you want to leave?the whole time n (entire duration)一直；一贯wrong time n (inopportune moment)不凑巧的时间；不合适的时间The job offer simply came at the wrong time.I get paid on the first of the month, so the end of the month is the wrong time to ask me for a loan.wrong time n (not appointed time)错误的时间She showed up for her interview on the right day, but at the wrong time. |
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