下面是關(guān)于time的習語(yǔ)和表達。每個(gè)習語(yǔ)或表達后面都有定義解釋?zhuān)约皟蓚€(gè)例子來(lái)幫助你理解這些關(guān)于time的常見(jiàn)習語(yǔ)表達。
1.ahead of one's time
Definition: be more talented than others recognize
比其他人更有才華
He's ahead of his time. No one knows how important his discoveries are.
他的才華遠超其他人。沒(méi)人知道他的發(fā)現有多么重要。
She's always felt that she was ahead of her time, so she isn't disappointed.
她總覺(jué)得自己比其他人更有才華，所以她并不氣餒。
2.ahead of time
Definition: before the agreed upon time
比約定的時(shí)間提前
I think we'll get there ahead of time.
我想我們會(huì )提前到達那里。
Wow, we're ahead of time today. Let's keep it up!
哇喔，今天我們提前到了。堅持下去吧!
3.all in good time
Definition: within a reasonable amount of time
在適當的時(shí)候
I'll get to you all in good time. Please be patient.
我會(huì )在適當的時(shí)候去見(jiàn)你。請耐心點(diǎn)。
Her professor kept on saying that she'd be successful, but that it would be all in good time.
她的教授一直堅持說(shuō)她會(huì )成功的，但這應該是在一個(gè)適當的時(shí)候。
4.at a set time
Definition: at an agreed upon time
在規定的時(shí)間
We'll meet at the set time.
我們就按照規定的時(shí)間見(jiàn)面。
Let's make sure that we meet at a set time.
讓我們確保在規定的時(shí)間見(jiàn)面吧。
5.at all times
Definition: always
一直
Make sure to keep your seat belts on at all times.
你要確保一直系好安全帶。
Students need to pay attention at all times.
學(xué)生們需要一直注意。
6.at the appointed time
Definition: at an agreed upon time
在規定的時(shí)間
We'll meet at the appointed time and place.
我們就按約定的時(shí)間和地點(diǎn)見(jiàn)面。
Did you get into the doctor's office at the appointed time?
你是在約定的時(shí)間去見(jiàn)醫生的嗎?
7.behind the times
Definition: not fashionable, not up on current fashions
過(guò)時(shí)，不符合現在潮流的
My Dad is so behind the times!
我爸真是太老土了!
She dresses like it was the 70s she's behind the times!
她一副70年代的打扮，太過(guò)時(shí)了!
8.to bide one's time
Definition: to wait
等待
I'm biding my time until he arrives.
我一直等到他來(lái)。
She decided to bide her time in a shop.
她決定在商店里等著(zhù)。
9.from time to time
Definition: occasionally
偶爾
I like playing golf from time to time.
我偶爾會(huì )打打高爾夫。
Petra speaks with Tom from time to time.
佩特拉不時(shí)地跟湯姆說(shuō)話(huà)。
10.have the time of one's life
Definition: have a fantastic experience
度過(guò)愉快的經(jīng)歷
My daughter had the time of her life in Disneyland.
我女兒在迪士尼樂(lè )園玩得很開(kāi)心。
Believe me. You're going to have the time of your life.
相信我。你會(huì )有一段愉快的經(jīng)歷的。
11.keep time
Definition: keep the beat in music
打拍子
Can you keep time while we practice this piece?
你能在我們聯(lián)系這一段時(shí)給我們打拍子嗎?
He kept time with his foot.
他用腳打著(zhù)拍子。
12.live on borrowed time
Definition: live dangerously
朝不保夕地活著(zhù)
He's living on borrowed time if he keeps that up!
如果他一直這樣下去，就會(huì )朝不保夕。
She felt she was living on borrowed time because she smoked.
因為抽煙，她覺(jué)得自己的命是朝不保夕了。
13.make time for something or someone
Definition: create a period of time especially for a thing or person
騰出時(shí)間，尤其是為了某事或某人
I need to make some extra time for reading.
我需要騰出一些時(shí)間來(lái)閱讀。
I'll make time for you on Saturday.
周六我會(huì )專(zhuān)門(mén)為你騰出一些時(shí)間。
14.out of time
Definition: not have any more time available
時(shí)間快用完了
I'm afraid we're out of time for today.
恐怕今天我們沒(méi)有時(shí)間了。
You're out of time for that competition.
這場(chǎng)比賽，你已經(jīng)沒(méi)有時(shí)間了。
15.pressed for time
Definition: not have a lot of time to do something
時(shí)間緊迫
I'm pressed for time today. Hurry up!
今天我時(shí)間很緊迫。動(dòng)作快點(diǎn)!
She couldn't see me because she was pressed for time.
由于時(shí)間緊迫，她無(wú)法見(jiàn)我了。
16.Time is money
Definition: Expression meaning that someone's time is important
表示某人的時(shí)間很重要的表達
Remember that time is money, let's hurry up.
記住，時(shí)間就是金錢(qián)，快點(diǎn)。
Time is money Tim. If you want to talk, it's going to cost you.
蒂姆，時(shí)間就是金錢(qián)。如果你想發(fā)言，就得付出成本。
17.when the time is ripe
Definition: when it is the proper time
當時(shí)機合適時(shí)
We'll get there when the time is ripe!
時(shí)機成熟時(shí)我們就去那!
Don't worry you'll be successful when the time is ripe.
別擔心，等到時(shí)機成熟了，你就會(huì )成功的。
