| 释义 | time frameˈtime frame noun [countable]    the period of time during which you expect or agree that something will happen or be done:We're unlikely to finish the project within the two-year time frame.
 But it was always widely feared that the narrow time frame was far too short and would work against an effective peace.Despite all the talk expected to come from both sides, they know they are operating in a short time frame.Furthermore, the time frame for completing the transaction may not allow the luxury of negotiating heads.He declined to comment on the time frame for another discount rate cut.He did not give a time frame for achieving this goal.Is this shorter time frame relevant morally?
 There is a ten year time frame for the implementation of the new policies. |