| 单词 | time |
| 释义 | noun | verb timetime1 /taɪm/ ●●● S1 W1 noun 1MINUTES/HOURS ETC. [uncountable] the thing that is measured in minutes, hours, years, etc. using clocks: Drugs can alter our understanding of time and space. Time passes slowly when you have nothing to do. We were working hard all day, so the time went by quickly. There was a long period of time when we didn’t know where she was. Customers only have a limited amount of time to inspect the goods.2ON THE CLOCK [singular, uncountable] a particular point in time shown on a clock in hours and minutes: What time are we leaving? Do you know what time it is? Susie’s just learning to tell time (=know what time it is by looking at the clock). Look at the time (=used to say it is later than you thought it was)! We have to go! This time next week, we’ll be in Mexico (=used to talk about something that will happen at the same time on a later date).3PERIOD OF TIME [singular] a long or short period during which something happens or someone does something: I didn’t really enjoy my time in Boston. We’ve known each other for a long time. Only a short time ago he was a struggling artist. It took a long time for firefighters to control the blaze. For a time, (=for a fairly short period of time) both countries followed the terms of the treaty. Friday’s meeting was planned some time ago (=a fairly long time ago). I was thinking about you the whole time I was gone (=continuously while I was gone). The offer is good for a limited time only.THESAURUSperiod (of time) – a length of time with a definite beginning and an end: The medicine was tested over a five-week period.a while – a period of time that is not specific: Andrew played in a band for a while before he got married.season – a period of weeks or months, when people do a type of sport or activity: The team played really well this season.term – a period of time during which someone does a job, especially a government job: The first President Bush spent only one term in office.spell – a short period during which someone does something or there is a type of weather: The dry spell lasted several months, but it finally began to rain in June.interval formal – a period of time between two events or activities: After a short interval the noise started up again.4TIME AVAILABLE/NEEDED [uncountable] the amount of time that is available or necessary for you to do something: How much time do you think they’ll need to paint the house? I really don’t have time for a serious relationship right now.have/get (the) time to do something Most teachers don’t have the time to design their own materials. Teenagers seem to spend most of their time on the phone. Stop wasting time – we need to get this finished. Organizing everything first will save time in the end. There’s still time if you want to go for a swim. What do you like to do in your spare time? I never seem to find time to go to the gym. We don’t want to waste time training her if she’s just going to quit. Time is running out in the hostage crisis. We have all the time in the world to get to know each other (=used to say that there is a lot of time to do something). Travel time between the two cities is about two hours. → see also make time (for somebody/something) at make1 (16)5OCCASION [countable] an occasion when something happens or someone does something: That was the only time we disagreed. He’s seen the movie at least six times. How many times have you been to Hawaii? Tell Bud hello for me next time you see him. I’m not going to help you this time – you’ll have to do it yourself. I remember one time she came dressed in a leather miniskirt (=once). Smoking is not permitted at any time. Was that the last time you saw him? Every time I see him he’s with a different woman. I usually call Mom about three times a week. Who are you going to vote for this time around (=this time)?6POINT WHEN something HAPPENS [countable, uncountable] a particular point when something happens or should happen: It’s the baby’s bath time.at the time You should submit a report at the time that the incident happens. The police asked Harry where he was at the time of the robbery. Karl and I were hired at the same time.time to do something Come on. It’s time to go. I think this is a good time to take a break. Maybe it was the wrong time to tell her.it is time for something Is it time for dinner yet?it is time somebody did something It’s time Armstrong told the truth about what he knows. By the time they got him to the hospital, he was already dead. It was opening time for all the stores on 5th Avenue. I hate it when the phone rings at dinner time. The birds start migrating at this time of year. Now is not the time to discuss this.7most of the time very often or almost always: I do the cooking most of the time.8on time arriving or happening at the correct time or the time that was arranged: Did you get there on time? Mr. Frank ended the meeting right on time.9in time a)early or soon enough to do something: time for Will you be back in time for dinner?in time to do something I should be back in time to watch the show. We got to the airport just in time (=with very little extra time). We’ll be there in plenty of time to get things ready. b)after a fairly long period of time, especially after a gradual process of change: In time, I think she’ll realize how foolish she’s been.10ahead of time before something else happens, or earlier than is expected or necessary: I’ll let you know ahead of time exactly when you should be there.11all the time continuously or very often: Gabrielle talks about her kids all the time.12one/three/ten etc. at a time separately, or in groups of three, ten, etc. together at the same time: Add the eggs one at a time. I could only read a few pages of the manual at a time.13five/ten/many etc. times... used to say how much bigger, better, etc. one thing is than another: The tower is three times taller than anything else in the city. He earns about five times as much as I do. Some dinosaurs were several times the size of today’s elephant.14nine times out of ten/99 times out of 100 etc. used to say that something is almost always true or almost always happens: Nine times out of ten, stories like that are made up.15from time to time sometimes, but not regularly or very often: They still get together from time to time.16when the time comes when something that you expect to happen actually happens, or when something becomes necessary: We’ll decide how to tell her when the time comes.17have time on your hands to have a lot of time because you have no work to do: Since he’s retired, he has plenty of time on his hands.18at the/that time at a particular moment or period in the past, especially when the situation is very different now: It seemed like a good idea at the time.19for the time being now and for a temporary period of time, until the situation changes: Bob’s keeping his car in our garage for the time being.20take your time a)to do something slowly or carefully without hurrying: Just take your time and you’ll be fine. b)to do something more slowly than seems reasonable: The bus is certainly taking its time getting here.21EXPERIENCE a)[singular] a good, bad, enjoyable, etc. experience: Did you have a good time at the party? I had a fantastic time at the party. We had the time of our lives on our vacation. b)[countable] a period of time during which you experience a lot of good, bad, etc. things: I spent some of the happiest times of my life in Germany. It was a difficult time for the company.22HISTORY [countable] a particular length of time in history: They were terrible times, and millions of people died.at/during the time of somebody/something He wrote at the time of the French Revolution. Global warming is one of the major problems of our time (=of the present period in history). There was a large villa here in Roman times.THESAURUSperiod – a time in history: The colonial period ended with the American Revolution.century – a period of 100 years: The U.S. became a world leader during the twentieth century.decade – a period of ten years: The 1960s were a decade of great social change.age [countable, uncountable] – a long period of time in history, especially when the use of new tools or technology began: The use of iron and steel spread during the Iron Age.era – a long period of time in history during which things changed a lot: Rock and roll music first became popular in the post-World War II era.23at times sometimes but not usually: At times, Jean regretted not having children.24in no time (at all) (also in less than no time, in next to no time) very quickly or soon, especially in a way that is surprising: If I leave early, I’ll be back in no time.25IN PART OF THE WORLD [uncountable] the time in one particular part of the world, or the time used in one particular area: Eastern Standard Time Welcome to Las Vegas, where the local time is 2:30 p.m.SPOKEN PHRASES26any time (now) very soon: “When’s she due back?” “Any time now.”27(it’s) about time said when you are annoyed because you think something should have happened earlier: “Here’s the money I owe you.” “About time.”28it’s about time somebody did something used for saying that someone should do something soon: It’s about time you bought a new suit.29(somebody’s) time is up used to say that someone has to stop doing something, because he or she has done it for long enough: Time’s up! Turn in your tests.30be out of time to have no more time left: It looks like we’re out of time, but we’ll pick up here tomorrow.31there’s no time like the present used to say that now is a good time to do something32time flies used to say that time seems to pass quickly: He’s two already? My, how time flies.33time flies when you’re having fun used to say that time seems to pass quickly when you are having a good time34there’s a first time for everything used to say that everyone has to do new things sometimes, even though they may seem strange or difficult35time was (when) informal used to say that there was a time when something good used to happen that does not happen anymore: Time was when you could buy a new car for less than $500.36that time of the month the time when a woman has her period37in time to/with something eng. lang. arts if you do something in time to a piece of music, you do it using the same rhythm and speed as the music: Thousands of young people were moving in time to the music.38in time (with somebody) if you do something in time with other people, you all do it with the same movements at the same speed39IN A RACE [countable] the amount of time taken by a runner, swimmer, etc. in a race: What’s his best time in the 100 meters?40MUSIC [uncountable] eng. lang. arts the number of beats in each bar in a piece of music: Waltzes are usually in three-four time.beat/keep time (with something) (=move your hand or play an instrument at the same speed as a piece of music)41do time (for something) informal to spend a period of time in prison: Hyland did hard time (=spent time in a very strict prison) for armed robbery.42at all times used especially in official notices or announcements to say what always happens or should always happen: It’s best to carry your passport with you at all times.43time after time (also time and (time) again) happening often over a long period, especially in a way that is annoying: I’ve told him not to do that, time after time.44at this time formal at this particular moment: It would be difficult at this time to explain all the new regulations.45at one time at some time in the past but not now: At one time, forests covered about 20% of Lebanon.46for any length of time for more than just a short time: They will not be able to survive in the desert for any length of time.47for hours/months etc. at a time for a period that continues for several hours, months, etc.: Because of his work, he’s often away for weeks at a time.48behind the times people, ideas, or organizations that are behind the times are old-fashioned: Technologically, they’re a little behind the times.49be (way) ahead of your time someone who is ahead of his or her time uses the newest ideas and methods, which are later used by many other people50be (way) ahead of its time a machine, system, idea, etc. that is ahead of its time is more modern or advanced than other similar things51at no time used to say strongly that something never happened or should never happen: at no time did/was... At no time were the prisoners mistreated.52(only) time will tell used to say that it will become clear after a period of time whether or not something is true, right, etc. at some time in the future: Only time will tell if this agreement will bring a lasting peace.53the time is ripe (for something) used to say that the conditions are now right or favorable for something to happen: The time is ripe for educational reform.54time is money used to say that wasting time or delaying something costs money55it’s (just/only) a matter/question of time used to say that something will definitely happen at some time in the future, but you do not know when: It’s just a matter of time before he quits or gets fired.56over time if something happens over time, it happens gradually during a long period: Images that people have of themselves change over time.57there’s no time to lose used to say that you must do something quickly because there is very little time58make good/excellent time to travel quickly on a trip, especially more quickly than you expected: Once we got on the freeway, we made good time.59before somebody’s time a)before someone was born, before he or she started working or living somewhere, etc.: “Did you ever see Babe Ruth play?” “No, he was long before my time.” b)if you do something before your time, you do it before the time when most people usually do it in their lives: I don’t want to turn into a grumpy old man before my time.60time heals all wounds used to say that things you are worried or upset about will gradually disappear as time passes61keep time if a clock or watch keeps time, it works correctly: keep good/perfect etc. time My watch keeps perfect time.62on somebody’s own time if you work or study on your own time, you do it outside normal work or school hours: Bob rearranged the office on his own time.63with time (also given time) after a period of time, especially after a gradual process of change and development: I guess things will improve with time.64not have (much) time for somebody/something (also have little/no time for somebody/something) informal to dislike and not want to waste your time on someone or something: She’s always complaining – I don’t have time for people like that.65somebody's time of life used to talk about someone’s age: At my time of life, you don’t take risks like that.66time is of the essence formal used to say that it is important that something be done quickly67race/work/battle etc. against time (to do something) to try to do something even though you have very little time68a race/battle against time a situation in which you have very little time in which to do something69with time to spare sooner than expected or necessary: I finished the test with time to spare.70in somebody’s time during someone’s life: I’ve met some rude women in my time, but she’s the worst.71the best/biggest etc. ... of all time the best, biggest, etc. of a particular kind of person or thing that has ever existed: the most successful movie of all time72time is on somebody’s side used to say that someone is in a situation where there is a lot of time left for something good to happen73somebody’s time is up (also somebody’s time is drawing near) used to say that someone is going to die soon74not give somebody the time of day to refuse to pay any attention to someone, in an impolite way: After what she did to you, I wouldn’t even give her the time of day!75move/keep up/change with the times to change and become more modern when other things in society, business, etc. change: In the world of today, you have to move with the times.76in somebody’s own (good) time informal when someone is ready or when it is convenient for him or her77in ten days’/five years’/a few minutes’ etc. time ten days, five years, etc. from now in the future78since/from time immemorial from a very long time in the past79from time out of mind literary for as long as you can remember[Origin: Old English tima] → see also at the best of times at best3 (13), bide your time at bide (1), big-time, the fullness of time at fullness (6), full-time, all in good time at good1 (41), half the time at half1 (7), halftime, it is high time somebody did something at high1 (15), kill time at kill1 (5), mark time at mark1 (9), in the nick of time at nick1 (1), for old times’ sake at old (18), once upon a time at once1 (13), part-time, pass the time of day (with somebody) at pass1 (14), play for time at play1 (26), at the same time at same1 (3), be a sign of the times at sign1 (7), a stitch in time (saves nine) at stitch1 (10), have a whale of a time at whale1 (2)COLLOCATIONS– Meanings 1, 2, 3, & 4verbstime goes by (also time passes/elapses formal) As time passed, their love grew stronger.time runs out (=it passes until there is none left) I didn’t answer the last question because time ran out.tell (the) time (=be able to read a clock) He was learning to tell time, and would stop and look at every clock he saw.take time (=require a long time) Learning a new skill takes time.take some/a little/more etc. time (=require a particular amount of time) Making this cake hardly takes any time.have time (=have enough time to do something) I didn’t do it because I didn’t have time. We have plenty of time to get something to eat.find (the) time (=succeed in having enough time to do something) When you have kids, it isn’t always easy to find time to be alone.get time spoken (=have time free) Will you read this for me if you get time?spend time I’m going to spend some time with my family.waste time You are wasting your time arguing with him.save time I used a jar of spaghetti sauce in order to save time.pass the time (=spend time doing something) The prisoners pass the time reading or writing letters.kill time (=spend time doing something while you wait for something) He went for a walk to kill time before his appointment.lose time (=waste it or not use it effectively) We didn’t check the map and lost a lot of time that way, because we went in the wrong direction and had to turn back.lose no time (=do something quickly) The new coach lost no time in beginning to run practice sessions using his own methods.devote time to something (=spend time working at something) She devotes all her free time to writing music.adjectives/nouns + timea long time I haven’t seen him for a long time.a short time A short time later, she heard him drive away.a limited time (=a period with a fixed end) The offer is available for a limited time only.some time (=quite a long period of time) I’ve known the truth for some time.the whole time (=all of a period of time) I just worried the whole time she was away.free/spare time He spends all his free time watching television.precious/valuable time I’m sorry if I’m taking up your valuable time.family time As the kids get older, evenings become valuable family time.travel time (=the time it takes to travel somewhere) By train, the travel time to New York is about two hours. noun | verb timetime2 ●●● S1 W2 verb [transitive] 1[usually passive] to do something or arrange for something to happen at a particular time: time something to do something The bombings were timed to cause as much damage as possible. She times her vacations to coincide with the school breaks.be perfectly/carefully/brilliantly etc. timed The invitation, it seemed to him, was perfectly timed.2to measure how fast someone or something is going, how long it takes to do something, etc.: I’m going to run to the corner and back – time me.time somebody/something at Radar guns timed Hershiser’s pitches at around 90 miles per hour. → see also ill-timed, mistime, well-timedtime out phrasal verb if a computer program times out, it stops working because the computer user has not done any work for a particular period of time |
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