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时间 - 快或慢

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English idioms related to Time

to repeatedly check what time it is because time seems to pass slowly and one is bored or tired

Ex: The team will watch the clock closely in the final minutes of the game.
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on the spot
[短语]

in a way that is instant and has no delay

Ex: The emergency response team is providing medical aid on the spot to the injured victims.
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time flies
[句子]

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

Ex: Looking at old family photos, Grandma smiled and said, "Time flies, doesn't it?It feels like you were just a child yesterday."
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with no hesitation

Ex: She is currently working on multiple projects and ready to take on new ones at the drop of a hat.
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in a trice
[短语]

within a very short time

Ex: She will organize the event logistics in a trice, making sure everything runs smoothly.
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soon or in a quick manner

Ex: The team resolved the issue in two shakes of a lamb's tail, preventing any further complications.
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on a dime
[短语]

used to describe something, typically an action or change, that is done without any difficulty or hesitation

Ex: She was spinning around on a dime, showcasing her figure skating skills with grace.
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used to mean something happens or is done immediately

Ex: They will be implementing their new strategy out of the gate, aiming for immediate results.
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accomplishing or achieving something in one decisive action or with a single effort

Ex: He plans to launch the product at a stroke, capturing a significant market share in one fell swoop.
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now or never
[短语]

used to suggest that right now is the only time a person has a chance for taking an opportunity or else they lose it forever

Ex: Submit your application now or never to secure a spot in the prestigious program.
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used to mean that by passing time it will be proved if something is true, valid, or effective

Ex: They will be anxious to see the results, but time will tell if their hard work paid off.
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cold turkey
[短语]

in a manner that is sudden, unexpected, and not gradual

Ex: They gave up sugary drinks cold turkey, opting for healthier alternatives instead.
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very quickly or suddenly

Ex: They react to changes in a twinkling, adapting quickly to new circumstances.
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in an instant and with no delay

Ex: They agreed to the terms of the contract off the bat.
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slow day
[名词]

a long day that is unproductive and boring

缓慢的一天, 无聊的一天

缓慢的一天, 无聊的一天

Ex: Things would be less hectic now if it had been a slow day workload-wise like we expected .如果像我们预期的那样工作量方面是一个**缓慢的一天**,现在事情就不会那么 hectic 了。
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by degrees
[短语]

used to refer to a process that occurs slowly or step by step over time, rather than happening suddenly or all at once

Ex: She built her career by degrees, taking on new responsibilities and climbing the corporate ladder step by step.
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so suddenly or quickly that leaves one with no time to react or notice anything

Ex: The magician performed a trick faster than the audience could say Jack Robinson, leaving them amazed and bewildered.
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