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time flies
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from time to time
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now and again
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about time
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at one time
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the last minute
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in retrospect
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to look back
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for the time being
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punctuality
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punctual
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virtue
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day-to-day
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hindsight
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vivid
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to recall
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recollection
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extraordinary
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incredible
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unforgettable
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to slip
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to land
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inch
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to stick
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broadly speaking
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generally
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on the whole
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lasting
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vague
time flies
time flies
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/tˈaɪm flˈaɪz/
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Idiom

used to convey the idea that time passes quickly or seems to move swiftly

What is the origin of the idiom "time flies" and when to use it?

The origin of the idiom "time flies" can be traced back to ancient Latin literature, specifically to the phrase "tempus fugit," meaning "time flees" or "time flies." This expression reflects the universal human experience of time passing swiftly and is found in various literary works throughout history. The concept of time flying has been a recurring theme in philosophical and poetic discourse, emphasizing the transient nature of moments and the swift passage of time. Over centuries, the sentiment has been carried forward and translated into different languages, becoming a widely used and recognized expression to convey the perception that time seems to move quickly, especially during enjoyable or memorable experiences

from time to time
from time to time
副词
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/frʌm ˈtaɪm tuː ˈtaɪm/
(偶尔)

(偶尔)

时不时

Collocation

without a fixed schedule or pattern

now and again
now and again
短语
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/nˈaʊ ænd ɐɡˈɛn/
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on occasions that are not regular or frequent

(about|high) time
about time
短语
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/ɪt biː ɐbˌaʊt hˈaɪ tˈaɪm/
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Idiom

used to indicate that something should have happened or been done earlier

What is the origin of the idiom "about time" and when to use it?

The origin of the idiom "about time" can be traced back to the Middle English period, where the word "about" was used to mean "concerning" or "regarding." The use of "about" in this manner can be seen in expressions like "about that matter" or "about this issue." In this phrase, the emphasis is on the passage of time and the feeling of it being an appropriate or overdue moment for a particular event or action. It is commonly used in informal conversations, casual writing, and even in more formal settings.

at one time
副词
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/æt wˈʌn tˈaɪm/
(在某个时期)

(在某个时期)

曾经

at a specific point or period in the past

the last minute
the last minute
短语
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/ðə lˈæst mˈɪnɪt/
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Idiom

the final moment or deadline to do something

What is the origin of the idiom "the last minute" and when to use it?

The idiom "the last minute" originated from the concept of time management and deadlines, emphasizing the urgency and pressure felt as a task or decision needs to be completed within the remaining time. Its exact origin is uncertain, but it has become a widely used expression in English around the 19th century. It is often used to highlight the significance of time and the need for efficiency.

in retrospect
副词
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/ɪn ɹˌɛtɹoʊspˈɛkt/
(事后看来)

(事后看来)

回顾起来

Collocation

used to reconsider something after gaining more information or experience

to look back
to look back
动词
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/lˈʊk bˈæk/
(反思)

(反思)

回顾

to think about or consider past events, experiences, or decisions

语法信息:

不及物
短语状态
inseparable
短语的动词
look
短语的助词
back
for the time being
for the time being
副词
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/fɔr ðə ˈtaɪm ˈbiːɪŋ/
(目前为止)

(目前为止)

暂时

Collocation

for a limited period, usually until a certain condition changes

punctuality
punctuality
名词
p
p
u
ə
n
n
c
k
t
ʧ
ua
l
l
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ɪ
t
t
y
i
(守时)

(守时)

准时性

the habit or characteristic of being consistently on time

tardiness
punctual
punctual
形容词
p
p
u
ʌ
n
n
c
k
t
ʧ
ua
l
l
(守时的)

(守时的)

准时的

happening or arriving at the time expected or arranged

unpunctual
virtue
名词
v
v
i
ɜ
r
r
t
ʧ
ue
u
(品德)

(品德)

美德

any admirable quality or attribute

demerit
day-to-day
副词
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/ˈdeɪtuˌdeɪ/
(天天地)

(天天地)

日常地

in a manner that happens or is considered on a daily basis

hindsight
名词
h
h
i
n
n
d
s
s
i
gh
t
t
(后见之明)

(后见之明)

事后诸葛亮

the ability to comprehend and evaluate past events or decisions, often gaining insights that were not apparent at the time

vivid
形容词
v
v
i
ɪ
v
v
i
ə
d
d
(鲜明的)

(鲜明的)

生动的

producing lifelike and detailed mental images

to recall
to recall
动词
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/ˈɹiˌkɔɫ/, /ɹɪˈkɔɫ/
(想起)

(想起)

回忆起

to bring back something from the memory

forget

语法信息:

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recollection
名词
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/ˌɹɛkəˈɫɛkʃən/
(记忆)

(记忆)

回忆

the act or process of remembering or recalling past events, experiences, or information

extraordinary
extraordinary
形容词
e
ɛ
x
ks
t
t
r
r
ao
əɔ
r
r
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d
i
ə
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n
a
ɛ
r
r
y
i
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N/A

remarkable or very unusual, often in a positive way

ordinary
incredible
形容词
i
ɪ
n
n
c
k
r
r
e
ɛ
d
d
i
ə
b
b
ə
l
l
e
(不可思议的)

(不可思议的)

难以置信的

too strange and impossible to believe

credible
unforgettable
形容词
u
ə
n
n
f
f
o
ɜ
r
r
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g
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tt
t
a
ə
b
b
ə
l
l
e
(令人难忘的)

(令人难忘的)

难以忘怀的

so memorable that being forgotten is impossible

forgettable
to slip
动词
s
s
l
l
i
ɪ
p
p
(滑动)

(滑动)

滑倒

to slide or move sideways, often unintentionally

语法信息:

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to land
to land
动词
l
l
a
æ
n
n
d
d
(着陆)

(着陆)

降落

to arrive and rest on the ground or another surface after being in the air

语法信息:

不及物
inch
inch
名词
i
ɪ
n
n
ch
ʧ
(寸)

(寸)

英寸

a unit of length equal to one-twelfth of a foot or 2.54 centimeters

语法信息:

to stick
动词
s
s
t
t
i
ɪ
ck
k
(钉入)

(钉入)

刺入

(of a sharp or pointed thing) to be pushed or inserted into or through something

语法信息:

不及物
broadly speaking
副词
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/bɹˈɔːdli spˈiːkɪŋ/
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N/A

without regard to specific details or exceptions

narrowly
generally
副词
g
ʤ
e
ɛ
n
n
e
ɜ
r
r
a
ə
ll
l
y
i
(总体上)

(总体上)

一般

without regard to specific details or exceptions

narrowly
on the whole
副词
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/ɑːnðə hˈoʊl/
(总的来说)

(总的来说)

总体上

Collocation

used to provide a general assessment of a situation

lasting
lasting
形容词
l
l
a
æ
s
s
t
t
i
ɪ
n
n
g
g
(长久的)

(长久的)

持久的

continuing or enduring for a long time, without significant changes

impermanent
vague
vague
形容词
v
v
a
g
g
u
e
(不明确的)

(不明确的)

模糊的

not clear or specific, lacking in detail or precision

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