- [uncountable]
what is measured in minutes, hours, days, etc. （以分鐘、小時、天等計量的）時間 The world exists in time and space. 世界存在於時間與空間之中。 The changing seasons mark the passage of time. 季節的變化標志着時間的流逝。 - in time
A visit to the museum will take you back in time to the 1930s. 參觀這家博物館就會使你回到 20 世紀 30 年代。 At this point in time, it seems unlikely that he will write any more books. 此時，他似乎不太可能再寫更多的書了。 - over time
Perceptions change over time (= as time passes). 觀念随着時間的流逝而變化。 As time goes on I love this city more and more. 随着時間的推移，我越來越愛這座城市。 As time went by we saw less and less of each other. 随着時間的推移，我們見面越來越少。 The main character is able to travel through time. 主角能夠穿越時間。
Extra ExamplesTopics Timea1They say that time heals all wounds. 他們說時間會治愈一切傷口。 Her skills improved with time. 她的技藝随着時間的推移而不斷提高。 It helps to pass the time. 它有助於消磨時間。 Time drags in this job. 這項工作讓人感覺時間過得很慢。
Oxford Collocations Dictionarytime + verb- elapse
- go by
- pass
- …
- in time
- over time
- through time
- …
- a matter of time
- the mists of time
- [uncountable]
the time shown on a clock in minutes and hours （鐘表所顯示的）時間，鐘點，時刻 What time is it/What’s the time? 幾點了？ Do you have the time? 你知道現在幾點了嗎？ - (British English)
What time do you make it? 你說現在幾點了？ - (North American English)
What time do you have? 你知道現在幾點了嗎？ Let me just check the time. 讓我查看一下時間。 The time is now half past ten. 現在是十點半。 - (British English)
Can she tell the time yet (= say what time it is by looking at a clock)? 她會看鐘表了嗎？ - (North American English)
Can she tell time yet? 她會看鐘表了嗎？ My watch keeps perfect time (= always shows the correct time). 我的表走得很準。 Look at the time! We'll be late. 看幾點了！我們要遲到了。 This time tomorrow I'll be in Canada. 明天這個時候我就在加拿大了。
Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective- good
- perfect
- local
- …
- tell
- have
- make
- …
- zone
- ahead of… time
- behind… time
- at… time in the morning/afternoon/evening
- at… time of day
- at… time of the morning/afternoon/evening/night
- …
- [uncountable]
the time measured in a particular part of the world （世界某一地區所計量的）時，時間 6 o’clock local time 當地時間 6 點鐘 We're two hours behind Central European Time. 我們比中歐時間晚兩個小時。
Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective- good
- perfect
- local
- …
- tell
- have
- make
- …
- zone
- ahead of… time
- behind… time
- at… time in the morning/afternoon/evening
- at… time of day
- at… time of the morning/afternoon/evening/night
- …
- [uncountable, countable]
the time when something happens or when something should happen （某事發生或應該發生的）時間，時候 What time do you finish work? 你什麽時候下班？ The baby loves bath time. 這嬰兒喜歡洗澡的時候。 A computer screen shows arrival and departure times. 電腦屏幕顯示出到達和離開的時間。 - time to do something
I think it's time to go to bed. 我想該睡覺了。 This is hardly the time to discuss politics. 現在不是討論政治的時候。 - time for something
It's time for lunch. 午餐時間到了。 - time (that)…
It's time the kids were in bed. 孩子們該睡覺了。 It's time that farmers listened to consumers. 農民該聽消費者的話了。 - by the time (that)…
By the time you get there the meeting will be over. 等你到了那裏的時候，會議就該結束了。 - at a… time
Have I called at a bad time? Shall I call back later? 我打電話來的不是時候嗎？我過會兒再打來好嗎？ We stock six different beers at any one time. 我們一次儲存六種不同的啤酒。 - at the time
I didn't realize it at the time, but that was the best day of my life. 我當時沒有意識到，但那是我一生中最美好的一天。 The promotion came at just the right time for me. 晉升來得正是時候。 The new product will launch when the time is right. 新産品將在合適的時候推出。 You'll feel differently about it when the time comes (= when it happens). 到時候你就會有不同的感受了。 - around the time of something
Several articles were published around the time of his death in 2018. 2018年他去世前後發表了幾篇文章。
Extra ExamplesIs this an appropriate time to discuss my salary? 這是討論我薪水的適當時機嗎？ It's time for a break. 休息的時間到了。 We need to fix a time for the next meeting. 我們需要爲下次會議定好時間。 At the time of writing, a ceasefire is under discussion. 寫稿時停火問題仍在磋商中。 Your time will come. 你的機會會來的。
Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective- peak
- prime
- closing
- …
- fix
- set
- change
- …
- come
- ahead of time
- behind time
- by the time
- …
- [uncountable]
an amount of time; the amount of time available to work, rest, etc. 一段時間；（可用於工作、休息等的）一段時間 I can't go with you—I don't have time. 我不能和你一起去——我沒有時間。 He spends a lot of his time working. 他花很多時間工作。 - time for something
Do you have time for a chat? 你有時間聊會兒嗎？ - time to do something
Allow plenty of time to get to the airport. 預留足夠的時間到達機場。 I can probably make the time to see them. 我大概能騰出時間見他們。 It takes time to make changes in the law. 修改法律還有待時日。 We have no time to lose (= we must hurry). 我們不能耽誤時間了！ We got to the airport with time to spare. 我們到達機場時還有時間。 She plans to study overseas for an extended period of time. 她計劃在海外學習一段時間。 What do you like to do in your free time? 你閒暇時喜歡幹什麽？ She doesn’t have much spare time. 她沒有多少空閒時間。 Sorry, I can’t spare the time. 對不起，我抽不出時間。 Don't waste any more time! 不要再浪費時間了！ What a waste of time! 太浪費時間了！ Time's running out for them to complete the project. 他們完成這個項目的時間不多了。 I didn't finish the test—I ran out of time. 我沒答完試卷，我的時間不夠了。 Time's up—have you worked out the answer yet? 時間到了，你得出答案了沒有？ He never takes any time off (= time spent not working). 他從不休假。 Jane's worked here for some time (= for a fairly long period of time). 簡在這兒工作已經有好些時候了。 Do it now please—not in three hours' time (= three hours from now). 請現在就幹，而不是三個小時之後。 The journey time is two hours. 旅程時間爲兩個小時。 I don’t want to take up too much of your precious time. 我不想佔用你太多寶貴的時間。 What’s the hurry? We have all the time in the world. 急什麽？我們擁有世界上所有的時間。
Extra ExamplesA great deal of time has been spent on developing this software. 開發這款軟件已花費了大量的時間。 De Niro makes the most of limited screen time. 德尼羅充分利用了有限的出鏡時間。 Do you need more time? 你需要再多點兒時間嗎？ He put all his time into the show. 他把時間都花在這個節目上了。 I can certainly do the job if you give me time. 只要你給我時間，我肯定能完成那項工作。 I can never find time to write letters. 我總是抽不出時間寫信。 I had no time to think. 我沒有時間思考。 I'll be back in ten minutes' time. 我 10 分鐘後回來。 The coach plans to give younger players more playing time. 教練計劃給年輕球員更多上場時間。 They didn't allow much time for discussion. 他們沒有留出多少時間討論。 This doesn't leave much time for us to get ready. 這沒給我們留出多少時間做準備。 We had to wait some time before the bus arrived. 我們等了一段時間公交車才到。 We will discuss this matter later, if time permits. 如果時間允許的話，我們待會兒討論這件事。 We're wasting precious time. 我們在浪費寶貴的時間。 Where does the time go? 時間去哪兒了？ You would save time with a dishwasher. 用洗碗機可以節省時間。 Have you lived abroad for any length of time? 你有沒有在國外住過一段時間？ He'd been thinking about quitting his job for quite some time. 相當一段時間以來他一直在考慮辭職。
Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective- considerable
- long
- little
- …
- amount
- length
- period
- …
- have
- need
- give somebody/something
- …
- be up
- run out
- frame
- interval
- period
- …
- at a time
- for a time
- in time
- …
- all in good time
- all the time
- the entire time
- …
- a time[singular]
a period of time, either long or short, during which you do something or something happens （或長或短的）一段時間 His injuries will take a long time to heal. 他的傷需要很長一段時間才能好。 It took them a long time to get home. 他們花了很長時間才到家。 Did you have to wait a long time to see the doctor? 看病要等很久嗎？ - for a time
I lived in Egypt for a time. 我在埃及住過一陣子。 I was only there for a short time. 我只在那裏呆了很短時間。 The early morning is the best time of day. 清晨是一天最好的時光。 Her parents died a long time ago. 她的父母很早以前就去世了。 At one time (= at a period of time in the past) Emily was my best friend. 埃米莉一度是我最好的朋友。 Mr Curtis was the manager in my time (= when I was working there). 我在那裏工作時，柯蒂斯先生是經理。
Extra ExamplesTopics Timea1The leaves start to turn red at this time of (the) year. 樹葉在一年中的這個時候開始變紅。 There's less traffic at this time of day. 白天這個時段車輛較少。 What are you doing out of bed at this time of night? 深更半夜你下床幹什麽？ It was a fun time for us girls. 我們女孩子過得很愉快。
Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective- considerable
- long
- little
- …
- amount
- length
- period
- …
- have
- need
- give somebody/something
- …
- be up
- run out
- frame
- interval
- period
- …
- at a time
- for a time
- in time
- …
- all in good time
- all the time
- the entire time
- …
- [uncountable, plural]
a period of history connected with particular events or experiences in people’s lives 時期；時代；年代；世道 - at the time of something
The movie is set at the time of the Russian Revolution. 這部電影以俄國革命時期爲背景。 - in… time(s)
the politician who promised ‘peace in our time’ 承諾“我們時代的和平”的政治家 in ancient times 在古代 The Industrial Revolution took place in Victorian times. 工業革命發生在維多利亞時代。 the violent times we live in (= the present period of history) 我們生逢的亂世 - in times of something
in times of trouble 在困難時期 The business was successful, even during difficult times. 即使在困難時期，生意也很成功。 Times are hard for the unemployed. 對失業者來說，時世艱難。 Times have changed since Grandma was young. 世易時移，現在已不是祖母年輕時那會兒了。
Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective- good
- great
- happy
- …
- change
- at a/the time
- before somebody’s time
- in somebody’s time
- …
- from time immemorial
- since time immemorial
- of all time
- …
- at the time of something
- [countable]
an occasion when you do something or when something happens 次；回 Every time I hear that song I feel happy. 我每次聽到那首歌都感到很愉快。 It doesn't matter if you don't win every time (= every time you play). 每次都不赢也沒關系。 Next time you're here let's have lunch together. 下次你到這裏來，咱們一起吃午飯。 He failed his driving test three times. 他考了三次駕駛執照都沒通過。 He's determined to pass this time. 這一回他決心要考及格。 When was the last time you saw her? 你上次是什麽時候見到她的？ I see her two or three times a week. 我一周見她兩三次。 How many times (= how often) do I have to tell you not to do that? 我得要跟你說多少回不要做那種事？ - (especially North American English)
I remember one time (= once) we had to abandon our car in the snow. 我記得有一次我們迫於無奈把汽車丢棄在雪地裏。 - (formal)
At no time did I give my consent to the plan. 我從未同意過這項計劃。
Extra ExamplesFor the first time in history, more than half of us now live in cities. 有史以來第一次半數以上的人口生活在城市。 I can remember the first time I met her. 我記得第一次見到她時的情形。 I told her not to do it for the umpteenth time. 我無數次告訴她不要做那件事。 I've told you countless times. 我已經告訴你無數遍了。 The chairlift can take four people at a time. 索道吊椅一次可載 4 人。 three times out of ten 10 次中有 3 次 There were times—sometimes whole weeks—when I thought it wasn't worth trying to complete the project. 有時候－有時是整個星期－我都覺得努力完成這個項目是不值得的。
Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective- that
- this
- final
- …
- couple
- number
- remember
- bide
- come
- be ripe
- at a/the time
- by the time
- for the… time
- …
- at the present time
- for the time being
- a number of times
- …
- [countable]
an event or occasion that you experience in a particular way （以某種方式經歷的）事件，時刻 Did you have a good time in Spain? 你在西班牙過得愉快嗎？ They're having a hard time dealing with her illness. 他們很難對付她的病。 I had an awful time in the hospital. 我住院的日子可真難熬。 Mike and I shared some really good times. 邁克和我曾共同度過一段很美好的時光。
Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective- enjoyable
- fun
- good
- …
- have
- enjoy
- [countable, uncountable]
how long somebody takes to run a race or complete an event （完成賽跑或競賽項目的）所用時間 The winner's time was 11.6 seconds. 獲勝者的時間是 11.6 秒。 She completed the 500 metres in record time (= faster than any previous runner). 她以破紀錄的時間跑完了 500 米。 one of the fastest times ever 歷來最快的成績之一
Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective- fast
- record
- clock up
- record
- trial
- [uncountable]
the number of beats (= units of rhythm) in a bar of music 拍子；節拍 This piece is in four-four time. 這首樂曲爲四分之四拍。 a slow waltz time 緩慢的華爾茲節拍 The conductor beat time with a baton. 指揮用指揮棒打拍子。
Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective- waltz
- double
- quick
- …
- beat
- keep
- signature
- in time
- in time to
- in time with
- …
- [uncountable]
the correct speed and rhythm of a piece of music （樂曲正確的）速度，節奏 - in time to something
Try and dance in time to the music (= with the same speed and rhythm). 要跟上音樂的節奏跳舞。 Clap your hands to keep time (= sing or move with the correct speed and rhythm). 拍手以保持節奏。 - in/out of time
to play in/out of time (= follow/not follow the correct speed and rhythm) 演奏得合／不合節奏 He always plays in perfect time. 他演奏的節奏總是準確無誤。
Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective- waltz
- double
- quick
- …
- beat
- keep
- signature
- in time
- in time to
- in time with
- …
- in time to something
minutes/hours/years, etc.分鐘、小時、年等
period時間段
occasion/event次；事件
for race賽跑
in music音樂
Word OriginOld English tīma, of Germanic origin; related to tide, which it superseded in temporal senses. The earliest of the current verb senses (dating from late Middle English) is ‘do (something) at a particular moment’.
Idioms
(and) about time (too) | (and) not before time
used to say that something should have happened before now 早該發生；早該如此
against time
ahead of/behind time
ahead of your time
having advanced or new ideas that other people use or copy later 超越時代的；有超前意識的；具有前瞻性的
all the time | the whole time
at all times
at the best of times
at the same time
at a time
at my, your, his, etc. time of life
at times
beat time (to something)
to mark or follow the rhythm of music, by waving a stick, tapping your foot (= hitting it against the floor), etc. （随着音樂）打拍子
before my, your, his, etc. time
happening before you were born or can remember or before you lived, worked, etc. somewhere 在…出生（或記事、在世、工作等）之前 before the usual time in somebody’s life when something happens 過早；提前
behind the times
old-fashioned in your ideas, methods, etc. （思想、方法等）落伍，過時，陳舊
be in the right place at the right time
to be able to take advantage of opportunities when they come 同時；一起 His success was down to being in the right place at the right time. 他的成功之處就在於把握住了時機。
be (living) on borrowed time
to still be alive after the time when you were expected to die 活過壽限；大限已近 He’s been living on borrowed time ever since his last heart attack. 自從上次心髒病發作以來，他一直靠借來的時間生活。
to be doing something that other people are likely to soon stop you from doing 做很快就會遭到制止的事；好景不長 According to the latest opinion polls, the government is living on borrowed time. 根據最新的民意調查，政府靠借來的時間生活。
better luck next time
- (informal)
used to encourage somebody who has not been successful at something （鼓勵未成功的人）祝下次好運 Never mind— better luck next time. 沒關系，祝你下次好運。 If you didn't win a prize, better luck next time. 如果沒獲獎，願你下次好運。
bide your time
to wait for the right time to do something 等待時機 He decided to bide his time until he got an opportunity to talk to her alone. 他決定等待時機，直到有機會單獨和她談談。
buy time
to do something in order to delay an event, a decision, etc. 拖延時間 The negotiators kept the gunman talking to buy time for the hostages. 談判者不斷讓持槍歹徒說話，以便爲人質爭取時間。
call time (on something)
- (British English)
to say or decide that it is time for something to finish 宣布結束；決定結束
a devil of a job/time
do time
- (informal)
to spend time in prison 坐牢；蹲監獄
every time
for old times’ sake
if you do something for old times’ sake, you do it because it is connected with something good that happened to you in the past 看在舊日的情分上；念及老交情
for the time being
for a short period of time but not permanently 暫時；眼下
from that time/day forth
- (literary)
beginning on that day; from that time 從那天起；從那時以後 From that time forth she gave me endless friendship and encouragement. 從那時起，她給了我無盡的友誼和鼓勵。
from time to time
occasionally but not regularly 不時；有時；偶爾；間或
gain time
to delay something so that you can have more time to make a decision, deal with a problem, etc. （通過拖延）赢得時間
give somebody a hard time
give me something/somebody (any day/time)
- (informal)
used to say that you prefer a particular thing or person to the one that has just been mentioned 我甯願；我更喜歡；我甯可選擇
have an easy time (of it)
to have no difficulties or problems 日子好過；過得舒適；毫無困難 He’s had an easy time of it since he married Lucy. 自從和露西結婚後，他過得很輕鬆。
have a high old time
- (old-fashioned, informal)
to enjoy yourself very much 過得很快樂；玩得痛快
have a lot of time for somebody/something
- (informal, especially British English)
to like and be interested in somebody/something 喜歡；對…感興趣；願意爲…花時間 I've always had a lot of time for Mary. 我總是有很多時間陪瑪麗。
have no time for somebody/something | not have much time for somebody/something
- (informal)
to dislike somebody/something 不喜歡；討厭；不願爲…花時間
have a thin time (of it)
- (British English, informal)
to have many problems or difficulties to deal with; to not be successful 遇到許多麻煩；過得不順 He’s had a thin time of it since losing his job. 自從失業以來，他日子過得很不好。
have the time of your life
- (informal)
to enjoy yourself very much 過得很快樂；玩得痛快
have time on your hands | have time to kill
- (informal)
to have nothing to do or not be busy 無所事事；沒事可幹；閒着
have a whale of a time
- (informal)
to enjoy yourself very much; to have a very good time 玩得很痛快；過得非常快活 The kids had a whale of a time at the theme park. 孩子們在主題公園玩得很開心。
in the course of time
when enough time has passed 總有一天；最後；終於
in the fullness of time
when the time is appropriate, usually after a long period 在適當時候，時機成熟時（尤指久待之後） I have no doubt that she’ll tell us in the fullness of time. 我毫不懷疑她會在適當的時候告訴我們。
in good time
early; with enough time so that you are not in a hurry 及早；有足夠的時間 Get to the airport in good time. 早早到機場。
(all) in good time
in the nick of time
- (informal)
at the very last moment; just before something bad happens, so that you manage to avoid it, but only just 在最後一刻；緊要關頭；恰是時候 They escaped from the smoke-filled house just in the nick of time. 他們正好在緊要關頭從煙霧彌漫的房子裏逃了出來。
in (less than/next to) no time
in olden times
(also in the olden days)
a long time ago in the past 順應時代；順應潮流 In olden times people would gather in town squares to gossip and exchange stories. 在古代，人們會聚集在城鎮的廣場上閒聊和交換故事。
in your own sweet time/way
in your own (good) time
in your own time
in your free time and not when you usually work or study 在業餘時間；在空閒時
in time
after a period of time when a situation has changed 經過一段時間之後；遲早；最後；終於 They learned to accept their stepmother in time. 過了一段時間之後他們學着接受他們的繼母。 You'll get used to the work in time. 你遲早會適應這份工作的。
in time (for something/to do something)
not late; with enough time to be able to do something 來得及；及時 Will we be in time for the six o'clock train? 我們來得及趕上六點鐘的那趟火車嗎？ The ambulance got there just in time (= to save somebody's life). 救護車及時趕到那裏。
it’s about/high time
it’s just/only a matter of time (before…)
used to say that something will definitely happen, although you are not sure when 早晚的事；只是時間問題 It's only a matter of time before they bring out their own version of the software. 他們推出自己的軟件只是個時間問題。
keep up/move with the times
to change and develop your ideas, way of working, etc. so that you do what is modern and what is expected 跟上時代；跟着潮流 Many complained that the Royal Family had failed to move with the times. 很多人抱怨皇室沒能與時俱進。
kill time | kill an hour, a couple of hours, etc.
long time no see
- (informal)
used to say hello to somebody you have not seen for a long time 好久不見了
make good, etc. time
make up for lost time
to do something quickly or very often because you wish you had started doing it sooner （加快或加緊做某事以）彌補失去的時間 I’ll have to work hard now to make up for lost time. 我現在必須努力工作來彌補失去的時間。
many a time | many’s the time (that)…
- (old-fashioned)
many times; frequently 多次；常常；屢屢
mark time
to pass the time while you wait for something more interesting 等待時機 (of soldiers 士兵 to make marching movements without moving forwards 原地踏步
(the) next, first, second, etc. time round
nine times out of ten | ninety-nine times out of a hundred
ninety-nine times out of a hundred
almost always 總是；随時；永遠
(and) not before time | (and) about time (too)
used to say that something should have happened before now 早該發生；早該如此
not give somebody the time of day
(there is) no time like the present
- (saying)
now is the best time to do something, not in the future 現在是做…的最佳時機；現在不做更待何時
of all time
that has ever existed 自古以來；有史以來；從未有過
once upon a time
on time
at the arranged or correct time; not late 爲…安排時間；選擇…的時機
pass the time of day (with somebody)
to say hello to somebody and have a short conversation with them （與某人）寒暄，打招呼，閒談一會兒
play for time
to find or create reasons why something has to be delayed, often so you have longer to prepare for it 喜歡；對…感興趣；願意爲…花時間 His legal team, clearly playing for time, sought to have the case heard a month later. 他的法律團隊顯然在拖延時間，試圖在一個月後審理此案。
a race against time/the clock
a situation in which you have to do something or finish something very fast before it is too late 和時間賽跑；搶時間；爭分奪秒 Getting food to the starving refugees is now a race against time. 給饑餓的難民送食物現在是與時間賽跑。
a sign of the times
something that you feel shows what things are like now, especially how bad they are 時代特征（含貶義） The increasing number of people owning guns is an alarming sign of the times. 擁有槍支的人越來越多，這是一個令人擔憂的時代標志。
a stitch in time (saves nine)
- (saying)
it is better to deal with something immediately because if you wait it may become worse or more difficult and cause extra work 及時縫一針能省九針；小洞及時補，免遭大洞苦
take it/things one day at a time
take your time (over something) | take your time to do something/doing something
take time out
to spend some time away from your usual work or activity in order to rest or do something else instead 抽出時間（暫停工作或活動）；忙裏偷閒 Synonyms restrest- break
- respite
- time out
- breathing space
- rest a period of relaxing, sleeping or doing nothing after a period of activity:
We stopped for a well-earned rest. 我們停下來作個應有的休息。
- break a short period of time when you stop what you are doing and rest or eat:
Let’s take a break. 咱們休息會兒吧。
- respite a short break from something difficult or unpleasant:
The drug brought a brief respite from the pain. 藥物暫時緩解了疼痛。
- time out (especially North American English, informal) time for resting or relaxing away from your usual work or studies:
Take time out to relax by the pool. 去遊泳池邊歇一歇吧。
- breathing space a short rest in the middle of a period of mental or physical effort:
This delay gives the party a breathing space in which to sort out its policies. 這一延誤使該黨有了喘息之機來厘定其政策。
- (a) rest/break/respite/time out from something
- to have/take (a) rest/break/time out
- to give somebody (a) rest/break/respite/breathing space
there’s a first time for everything
- (saying, humorous)
the fact that something has not happened before does not mean that it will never happen 沒有發生的事情並不意味着永遠不會發生；什麽事情都有第一次
third time lucky
(US English third time is the charm)
used when you have failed to do something twice and hope that you will succeed the third time （但願）第三次交好運；過一過二不過三
time after time | time and (time) again
often; on many or all occasions 一次又一次；一再；屢屢；總是 You will get a perfect result time after time if you follow these instructions. 如果你遵循這些用法說明，每次都會得到最佳的效果。 Time and again, the girls have shown how strong and determined they can be. 一次又一次，女孩們展示了她們有多堅強和決心。
time and a half
one and a half times the usual rate of pay 通常工資的一倍半 We get time and a half on Sundays. 星期天我們有一個半小時的時間。
time flies
time is money
- (saying)
time is valuable, and should not be wasted 時間就是金錢；一寸光陰一寸金
time is on your side
used to say that somebody can wait for something to happen or can wait before doing something 有的是時間（等待某事發生或做某事）
time was (when)…
- (old-fashioned)
used to say that something used to happen in the past 曾經有那麽個時候…；那年頭… Time was when you could go for a walk in the country and not see another person for miles. 過去你可以在鄉間散步走上好幾英裏也看不到一個人。 Time was when we never needed to lock our house at night. 以前我們晚上從來不需要鎖門。
time (alone) will tell | only time will tell
the whole time | all the time
during the whole of a particular period of time （在某段時間内）一直，始終 My keys were in my pocket the whole time (= while I was looking for them). 我的鑰匙一直在口袋裏。
very often; repeatedly 經常；總是；老是 He drums his fingers on the table the whole time—it's very annoying. 他一直用手指敲桌子——這很煩人。