| 单词 | off-peak |
| 释义 | off-peak adjective [ADJECTIVE noun] You use off-peak to describe something that happens or that is used at times when there is least demand for it. Prices at off-peak times are often lower than at other times. The price for indoor courts is £10 per hour at peak times and £7 per hour at off-peak times. ...off-peak electricity. Off-peak is also an adverb. Calls cost 36p per minute off-peak and 48p at other times. Collocations: off-peak hours Consumers will be rewarded for using energy-hungry appliances such as dishwashers during off-peak hours, such as between 1am and 5am. Times, Sunday Times Passengers who are unable to book ahead will have to pay a substantial premium even if they travel during off-peak hours. Times, Sunday Times They are then free to alter peak times, but not to cut off-peak hours beneath a minimum quota that varies from commuter to long-distance and regional services. Times, Sunday Times Ministers claim that, as well as putting an end to unreliable estimated bills, the scheme will encourage households to use less energy by, for example, running appliances at off-peak hours. Times, Sunday Times It might also encourage utility companies to introduce discount prices for energy use in off-peak hours. Times, Sunday Times Translations: Chinese: 在非高峰期, 非高峰时间的 Japanese: ピーク時でなく, ピーク時でない |
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