| 单词 | in next to no time |
| 释义 | in next to no time in no time C1 (ALSO in next to no time) F0 very quickly or very soon: » The children ate their dinner in no time.» We'll be home in next to no time.Thesaurus+: ↑Hurrying and doing things quickly , ↑Busy and activeMain Entry: ↑time time /taɪm/ noun (MINUTES/DAYS/YEARS) A2 [U] the part of existence that is measured in minutes, days, years, etc., or this process considered as a whole: » He wants to spend more time with his family.» Time passes so quickly when you're enjoying yourself.» She grew more and more fascinated by the subject as time went on/by.» The curtains have faded over/with time (= as years have gone past).» You'll forget her in time (= in the future).» Over the course of time (= as years have gone past), holes have formed in the rock.» When Paula was ill, I took her some magazines to help her pass the time.» If you'd taken more time with/over (= spent more time doing) this essay, you could have done it much better.» It takes a long time (= many hours are needed) to get from London to Sydney.» We'd save time on our journey (= it would be quicker) if we went by train.» I only worked there for a short period of time.» The kitchen clock is gaining/losing time (= is going fast/slow).» My watch has never kept very good time (= been correct).Thesaurus+: ↑Relating to timeall the timeA2 continuously: » I wish you'd stop criticizing me all the time.Thesaurus+: ↑Always and neverin no time C1 (ALSO in next to no time)F0 very quickly or very soon: » The children ate their dinner in no time.» We'll be home in next to no time.Thesaurus+: ↑Hurrying and doing things quickly , ↑Busy and activeno time to loseF0 If you say there is or that you have no time to lose, it means that you must do quickly whatever it is that you want to do: » Come on, there's no time to lose, we must get home before John finds out.Thesaurus+: ↑Immediatelyfor all time LITERARYF0 always: » I will love you for all time.Thesaurus+: ↑Lasting for a long timeof all timeF0 that has ever lived or existed: » She's been called the greatest singer of all time.Thesaurus+: ↑Always and neverWord Builder:–Nouns: time, overtime, timer, timing–Adjectives: timeless, timely, untimely–Verbs: time• • • Extra Examples:» I'd like some time to consider before I make a decision.» If we cut across the field, it'll save time.» She spends a good deal of her time in Glasgow.» How much time do you allow yourself to get ready in the morning?» A considerable amount of time and effort has gone into this exhibition. |
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