| 释义 |
in one's own time1 (also in one's own good time) At a time and a rate decided by oneself: the desire of the child to be free to do things, to create in his own way and in his own time...- Instead, they would do well to find an occupation that doesn't depend for its pursuit on the patronage of the young - writing, gardening, anything that you can do on your own and in your own good time.
- Mrs Rafferty said indifferently, ‘I reckon you'll tell me in your own good time.’
- It doesn't require a brilliant business brain to work out that the best possible scenario for Texaco would be to get vacant possession and deal with Mr Mulvey in their own good time and on their terms.
2 ( US on one's own time) Outside working hours; without being paid: I painted mostly in my own time...- Most departments required them to complete the survey on their own time, outside of work.
- You can take courses on your own schedule, you can do it on your own time - all of that has tremendous appeal to students who are older, students with jobs and families.
- I don't dispute an employer's right to tell you what to do during work hours, and I suppose they have the right to contract for control over even the opinions you express on your own time.
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