time
名詞
定義 time 名詞
duration(持续时间)
- A2Uncountable(不可数名词)
the duration of existence, measured in units such as minutes, days, and years; or the overall process of its passage.
时间
He wishes to have more time to spend with his family.
他希望有更多时间陪伴家人。
When you are having a blast, time seems to fly by.
当你玩得开心时，时间似乎过得很快。
As time progressed, she became increasingly fascinated with the subject.
随着时间的推移，她对这个主题越来越着迷。
- A2Uncountable(不可数名词)Singular(单数)
a specific duration during which an event occurs or is needed.
一段时间
After some time passed, it became obvious that no one was interested in attending the meetings.
经过一段时间后，很明显没有人有兴趣参加这些会议。
They resided with us for a brief period of time.
他们与我们同住了一段短暂的时间。
That was the best restaurant I’ve been to in quite a long time.
那是我很长一段时间以来去过的最好的餐厅。
measurement(测量)
- C1Uncountable(不可数名词)
the system by which hours are recorded and measured across different regions of the world.
（世界各地不同的）计时系统
Greenwich Mean Time
格林威治标准时间
Daylight saving time
夏令时
availability(可用性)
a specific period that is available or allocated for a particular activity.
（可利用来做某事的）时间
I am truly baffled as to how you manage to find the time to do all those activities.
我真的很好奇你是如何找到时间去做所有那些活动的。
I believe we should allow her a bit more time to finish the task.
我相信我们应该多给她一点时间来完成这项任务。
I would love to visit all the museums, but there is not enough time.
我很想去参观所有的博物馆，但时间不够。
moment(时刻)
- A1Countable(可数名词)Uncountable(不可数名词)Singular(单数)
a precise moment in the day, indicated by hours and minutes, or a specific point in time.
时刻；时间点；钟点
What is the current time?
现在几点了？
"What time is it now?" "It is ten o'clock."
「现在几点了？」「十点了。」
At what time do you conclude your work?
你什么时候结束工作？
- B1Uncountable(不可数名词)Singular(单数)
a specific point of the day, year, etc., appropriate for a particular action or when an event is expected.
时机；时候
Vacation time
度假时间
Party time
派对时间
Put your toys away now, it’s time for bed.
现在把玩具收起来，该睡觉了。
occasion(场合)
- A2Countable(可数名词)
a specific occasion when something takes place or the experience connected with it.
次，回；一段经历
During our last visit to Paris, it rained every single day.
我们上次去巴黎的时候，每天都下雨。
Every single time I request something from you, you claim to be busy.
每次我向你请求某事，你都说你很忙。
They engage in swimming three to four times per week.
他们每周游泳三到四次。
history(历史)
- B2Countable(可数名词)
a specific period within history.
历史时期；时代
The novel 'A Tale of Two Cities' is set during the time of the French Revolution.
小说《双城记》的背景设定在法国大革命时期。
During medieval times, women suspected of witchcraft were burnt at the stake.
在中世纪时期，被怀疑是女巫的女性会被处以火刑。
In previous times, all crops were harvested manually.
在过去，所有的作物都是手工收割的。
sports(运动)
- Countable(可数名词)Uncountable(不可数名词)
The duration in minutes, hours, etc., taken to complete a race.
（赛跑中所用的）时间
Her time for the marathon was just shy of three hours.
她的马拉松时间只差不到三个小时。
He finished the 100-meter race in record time.
他以创纪录的时间完成了100米赛跑。
music(音乐)
- Uncountable(不可数名词)
the number of beats within a musical bar, or the pace at which a musical piece should be played.
拍子；节奏
This composition is written in 4/4 time.
这首曲子是以4/4拍写成的。
Young children often find it difficult to sing in time with the music.
年幼的孩子通常很难跟着音乐的节奏唱歌。
It seemed to me that the violins were playing out of time.
在我听来，小提琴似乎没有跟上节奏。
custom(习俗)
- Uncountable(不可数名词)
the specific time when patrons in UK bars must conclude their drinks and depart.
（英国酒吧的）打烊时间
"Time, please!" announced the owner of the establishment.
「请注意时间！」店主宣布道。
Is it closing time already?
已经到打烊时间了吗？
片語 time 名詞
- about time
Used to say that something should have happened or been done earlier than it actually did.
早该（做某事）了
• It's about time you told me about this.
你早就该告诉我这件事了。
- at your time of life
Considering someone's current age or stage of life.
在某人的年纪
• At her time of life, she feels she should pay more attention to her health.
在她这个年龄阶段，她觉得应该更加关注自己的健康。
- at the time
Referring to a specific moment when an action was considered or executed.
当时
• I thought it was a good idea at the time, but now I know I was wrong.
当时我认为这是个好主意，但现在我知道我错了。
- time and (time) again
Repeatedly; very frequently.
屡次，经常
• I've told you time and time again to look carefully before crossing the street.
我已经一再告诉你过马路前要仔细看。
- do time
To serve a sentence in prison; to be incarcerated for a period of time.
（在监狱中）服刑。
• He had to do time for five years for committing theft.
他因犯盗窃罪必须在监狱服刑五年。
- time was
Indicates that there was a period in the past when something was true or used to happen.
往昔；以前
• Time was when this street was full of small shops.
曾经有段时间这条街上都是小商店。
- from time to time
Occasional, happening now and then.
偶尔，不频繁地。
• We go to the city center from time to time.
我们偶尔会去市中心。
- for the time being
For a limited period; temporarily.
暂时
• We will put this project on hold for the time being until we find more resources.
我们会暂时将这个项目搁置，直到找到更多资源。
- time's up
Indicates that the allotted or available time has ended.
时间到了
• Alright everyone, time's up for this week, we'll continue next week.
好的各位，本周的时间到了，我们下周继续。
- time after time
Repeatedly; on multiple occasions.
一再地
• He tried to fix the car time after time, but he always failed.
他一次又一次地尝试修理汽车，但总是失败。
- ahead of time
Before a specific time or event.
提早；事先
• To ensure everything goes smoothly, I like to plan my trips ahead of time.
为了确保一切顺利，我喜欢提前计划我的旅行。
- in no time
Very quickly; almost immediately.
很快；立刻
• They completed the challenging task in no time.
他们很快就完成了这项具有挑战性的任务。
- of all time
Used to indicate something is the greatest or most significant within the entire history or existence.
有史以来
• Many consider this movie to be one of the greatest films of all time.
许多人认为这部电影是有史以来最伟大的电影之一。
- at any time
at any moment; whenever one wishes or is able to.
在任何时间；随时
• You can contact us at any time if you have any questions.
如果您有任何问题，随时可以联系我们。
- run out of time
To not have sufficient time available to complete something.
时间不够用
• We ran out of time during the presentation, so we had to rush through it.
我们在演示时没有时间了，所以不得不匆匆带过。
- all the time
Occurring or existing continuously; without interruption.
一直，不停
• He complains about the pressure at work all the time.
他总是抱怨工作上的压力。
- no time to lose
Used to emphasize the necessity of immediate action, indicating that no delay is permissible.
刻不容缓
• We must start immediately; there's no time to lose.
我们必须立即开始，没有时间可以浪费。
- at (any) one time
at any single point or moment.
任何时候
• This restaurant can only accommodate fifty customers at any one time.
这家餐厅在任何特定时间只能容纳五十位顾客。
- at times
Occurring occasionally or from time to time; not frequently.
有时
• He feels quite lonely at times, especially during the evenings.
他有时会感到非常孤独，尤其是在晚上。
- ahead of your time
Possessing innovative ideas, perspectives, or lifestyles that are in advance of the current era.
领先时代的
• Some of his inventions were considered fanciful at the time, but now they seem truly ahead of their time.
他的一些发明在当时被认为是异想天开，但现在看来确实是超前于时代的。
- for a time
For a limited duration; for a certain period of time.
一时
• He worked at a small company for a time before moving to a larger corporation.
他曾在一家小公司工作了一段时间，后来转到一家更大的公司。
- have time
To have enough time available to do something.
有空
• I don't have time to go to the gym today, maybe tomorrow.
我今天没时间去健身房，也许明天吧。
- at one time
Referring to a point or period in the past.
曾经
• This restaurant was at one time the best in town.
这家餐厅曾经是城里最好的。
- be (all) out of time
To not have sufficient time available; to have run out of time.
时间不够用
• We could have done more, but we are all out of time.
我们本可以做得更多，但我们已经没有时间了。
- time added on
a period of additional time added to the end of a football match to compensate for stoppages during the regular playing time, often due to player injuries.
（足球比赛）补时阶段
• The team managed to equalize the score during time added on.
球队在补时阶段成功将比分扳平。
- have/take time off
To cease working for a period to engage in other activities; to take a break from one's job or routine.
请假
• She needs to take time off for a few days to care for her sick mother.
她需要请假几天来照顾生病的母亲。
- for some time
For a considerable duration of time.
一段时间
• She has been working at that company for some time.
她在那家公司工作已经有一段时间了。
- (right/dead/bang) on time
Occurring or being completed at the precise moment that was expected or scheduled.
准时
• The train arrived at the platform right on time.
火车准时到达月台。
- the time is right/ripe
This phrase indicates that the most suitable moment has arrived for an action or event to occur.
时机已到
• After years of research, the time is right to launch this innovative product.
经过多年的研究，现在是推出这款创新产品的最佳时机。
- the times
On numerous occasions; frequently.
多次
• I've told you the times, don't use your phone during dinner.
我已经告诉过你很多次了，晚餐时不要用手机。
- before someone's time
If something is described as being 'before someone's time,' it means that it occurred or existed before that person was born or was old enough to remember it.
（某事物）在某人出生或记事之前
• I don't really know much about vinyl records; they were before my time.
我不太了解黑胶唱片；它们在我出生之前就存在了。
動詞
定義 time 動詞
schedule(安排)
- Transitive(及物动词)
to determine that something will occur at a specific moment.
安排时间；预定时间
We planned our trip to coincide with my cousin's wedding.
我们计划我们的旅行以配合我表妹的婚礼。
- Transitive(及物动词)
to organize an event so that it happens at the most opportune moment.
掌握好…的时机
If you carefully plan your departure time, you should be able to avoid the heaviest traffic.
如果你仔细计划出发时间，你应该能够避开最拥挤的交通。
The girls' junior basketball team perfectly timed their shot, scoring right before the final buzzer to secure the victory.
女孩们的青少年篮球队完美地掌握了投篮时机，在终场哨声响起前得分，确保了胜利。
measure(测量)
- B2Transitive(及物动词)
to measure the duration required for an action or event to take place.
为…计时，测定…所需要的时间
Could you please time me to see how long it takes to swim one length?
你可以帮我计时，看看游一趟需要多久吗？
後綴
定義 time 後綴
the indicated period during a year, day, etc.
…时间（某年、日等所述时段）
springtime
春天
Christmastime
圣诞节时期
daytime
白天
成語
- Time is of the essence
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。
- have time on your hands
To have free time or not be busy; to have a period of time with nothing to do.
闲着
• Since retiring, he has a lot of time on his hands to pursue his hobbies.
自从退休后，他有很多空闲时间可以追求自己的兴趣。
- time stands still
This idiom describes a moment when time seems to stop, and all surrounding activity appears to be frozen or suspended.
形容时间仿佛静止，周遭的一切事物似乎都凝固不动。
• When she heard the news, time stood still; she couldn't believe it.
当她听到这个消息时，时间仿佛静止了；她无法相信。
- Time is money
This idiom is used to emphasize the value of time, suggesting that it should not be wasted, as it could be used to generate income.
时间就是钱。
• We need to finish this project quickly, because time is money.
我们需要快速完成这个项目，因为时间就是金钱。
- have time to kill
To have free time with no specific activities planned, often leading to looking for ways to pass the time.
有空闲时间可以打发
• We arrived at the airport early, so now we have some time to kill.
我们提早到了机场，所以现在有一些时间可以打发。
- Time's a great healer
This idiom suggests that as time passes, the emotional pain or difficulty of a situation will lessen.
时间是治愈伤痛的良药。
• Although she was devastated about losing her job, she knew that time's a great healer.
虽然她对失去工作感到非常沮丧，但她知道时间是最好的良药。
- There's a time and a place (for everything)
This idiom is used to express that all things should be done at the appropriate time and place.
凡事要讲究时候和场合。
• I think telling jokes at a funeral is not appropriate; there's a time and a place for everything.
我认为在葬礼上讲笑话并不合适；凡事都有其时间和地点。
- Time hangs heavy
Used to describe the feeling that time is passing very slowly, often due to boredom or a lack of activity.
难打发时间
• During the long wait, time seemed to hang heavy.
在漫长的等待中，时间似乎过得特别慢。
- all the time in the world
A large, ample amount of time available; having plenty of time.
很多时间
• Don't rush, we have all the time in the world, we can take it slow.
别急，我们有的是时间，可以慢慢来。
- Time flies
This idiom expresses the idea that time passes remarkably quickly.
时光飞逝
• Time flies since the last time we met.
自从我们上次见面，时间飞逝。
- (only) time will tell
This phrase is used to indicate that the truth or the outcome of a situation will only become clear at a later time, after events have unfolded.
日久见人心
• Whether this new policy will be effective, only time will tell.
这项新政策是否有效，只有时间能证明。
- Time and tide wait for no man
This idiom emphasizes that time passes relentlessly and cannot be halted, urging people to act promptly and avoid procrastination.
岁月不待人，时不我待
• "Time and tide wait for no man," we should seize every opportunity to learn.
「时间不等人」，我们应该抓住每个学习的机会。
- There's no time like the present
This idiom is used to encourage immediate action rather than delaying it.
机不可失，时不可再
• You've always wanted to learn to play the piano, so start now! There's no time like the present.
你一直想学钢琴，现在就开始吧！把握当下。
- be pressed for time
To be in a situation where one has very little time available and needs to hurry.
表示时间紧迫，处于匆忙的状态。
• I'd like to help you, but I am really pressed for time right now.
我想帮你，但我现在真的时间很紧迫。
- change with/keep up with/move with the times
To adapt one's ideas, practices, or lifestyle to align with current trends and advancements.
与时俱进
• With the rapid advancement of technology, companies must constantly innovate to keep up with the times.
随着技术的快速进步，公司必须不断创新以跟上时代。
- give someone a hard time
To make someone's life difficult or unpleasant; to cause someone significant trouble or annoyance.
给某人麻烦
• My new colleague is always giving me a hard time, constantly criticizing my work.
我的新同事总是让我日子不好过，不断批评我的工作。
- give someone the time of day
To refuse to speak to someone or acknowledge them, often indicating dislike or disdain.
不理伊采，冷淡待人
• She hasn't given me the time of day since that misunderstanding.
自从那次误会之后，她就再也没有理睬过我。
- have a lot of time for someone
to feel a strong sense of liking or admiration for someone.
对某人有好感，非常喜欢某人。
• I really have a lot of time for her; she's always so thoughtful and considerate.
我真的很喜欢她；她总是那么体贴周到。
- have no time for someone
To dislike or disapprove of someone and want to avoid any association with them.
厭恶（某人），不愿与之有交集
• I have no time for people who do nothing but complain.
我没时间应付那些只会抱怨的人。
- a matter/question of time
This idiom is used to express that something is certain to happen at some point in the near future.
指早晚的事
• If they continue to ignore environmental issues, it's only a matter of time before an environmental disaster occurs.
如果他们继续忽视环境问题，环境灾难的发生只是时间早晚的问题。
- there's a time and a place (for everything)
This idiom is used to express that every action or behavior is appropriate only at a specific time and place.
凡事要讲究时间和场合。
• I know you're excited about that joke, but there's a time and a place for everything, and a funeral isn't it.
我知道你对那个笑话很兴奋，但凡事都有其适当的时机和场合，而葬礼不是时候。
- there's no time like the present
An expression encouraging immediate action rather than procrastination.
前人栽树，后人乘凉
• You've been talking about learning a new skill; there's no time like the present!
你一直在说要学习新技能；把握当下，立即行动！
- time and tide wait for no man
This idiom is used to emphasize that time passes continuously and cannot be stopped, therefore one should act promptly and not delay.
岁月不待人；时不我待
• We need to start this project right away; time and tide wait for no man.
我们需要马上开始这个项目；岁月不待人。
- time flies
This idiom expresses that time passes remarkably quickly.
时间飞逝（形容时间过得很快）
• Time flies since we last met.
自从我们上次见面以来，时间飞逝。
- time hangs heavy
Used to describe a situation when time seems to pass very slowly, often due to boredom or a lack of activity.
度日如年
• Since he lost his job, time hangs heavy for him every day.
自从他失业后，每天的时间都过得很漫长。
- time is money
This idiom is used to emphasize the importance of not wasting time, as time could be utilized to generate income.
一寸光阴一寸金
• I need to finish this report quickly, time is money.
我需要快点完成这份报告，时间就是金钱。
- time is of the essence
used to emphasize the urgency of a situation, indicating that speed is essential; it is crucial to act quickly.
（催促时用）务必从速
• With the contract deadline approaching, time is of the essence, and we need to finalize the negotiations as quickly as possible.
随着合约截止日期临近，时间至关重要，我们需要尽快完成谈判。
- time is on someone's side
To express that time is on someone's side, or that they have time on their side, implies they are not under pressure to complete a task swiftly.
（某人）有足够的时间
• In this match, the young players on the team have a bright future ahead of them because time is on their side.
在这场比赛中，球队中的年轻球员们前途光明，因为时间站在他们这一边。
- the time is ripe
This idiom indicates that the moment is ideal for a particular action or event.
时机已经成熟
• After years of research, the time is ripe to launch this innovative product.
经过多年的研究，现在是推出这款创新产品的理想时机。
- the time of your life
A period of time marked by exceptional enjoyment and memorable experiences.
极其愉快的时光
• They had the time of their lives traveling through Europe.
他们在欧洲旅行时度过了非常愉快的时光。
- time's a great healer
This idiom suggests that the emotional pain or distress caused by a difficult situation will gradually diminish over time.
时间能治愈一切。
• She was heartbroken after breaking up with her boyfriend, but she knew time's a great healer.
她与男友分手后心碎了，但她知道时间是最好的治疗师。