Definition
Used to emphasize the urgency of a situation, highlighting that time is a crucial factor.
（催促時）務必赶快
We need to sign the contract immediately, as time is of the essence.
我們需要立即簽署合約，因為時間至關重要。
In this situation, time is of the essence; the sooner we act, the better.
在這種情況下，時間至關重要；我們越早行動，效果越好。
Given that time is of the essence, he asked his team to work extra hours to complete the project.
考慮到時間至關重要，他要求團隊加班完成項目。