Definition
Used to emphasize the urgency of a situation, highlighting that time is a crucial factor.
（催促时）务必赶快
We need to sign the contract immediately, as time is of the essence.
我们需要立即签署合约，因为时间至关重要。
In this situation, time is of the essence; the sooner we act, the better.
在这种情况下，时间至关重要；我们越早行动，效果越好。
Given that time is of the essence, he asked his team to work extra hours to complete the project.
考虑到时间至关重要，他要求团队加班完成项目。