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with time to spare
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whole
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time is up
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to be short of something
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to have time on one's hands
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for the time being
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to be only a matter of time
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me time
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about time
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(时刻)

(时刻)

时间

the quantity that is measured in seconds, minutes, hours, etc. using a device like clock

example
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I need more time to complete this project.
I'm always late, I need to work on managing my time better.
to waste
to waste
动词
w
w
a
s
s
t
t
e
(耗费)

(耗费)

浪费

to use something without care or more than needed

conserve

语法信息:

及物动词
to save
动词
s
s
a
v
v
e
(储存)

(储存)

保存

to keep something from being used or wasted, particularly so that it can be used or enjoyed in the right time in the future

语法信息:

ditransitive
to spend
to spend
动词
s
s
p
p
e
ɛ
n
n
d
d
(花费)

(花费)

度过

to pass time in a particular manner or in a certain place

语法信息:

ditransitive
to take time
短语
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/tˈeɪk tˈaɪm/
N/A

N/A

Collocation

to need a significant amount of time to be able to happen, be completed, or achieved

to [make] up for lost time
to make up for lost time
短语
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/mˌeɪk ˌʌp fɔːɹ lˈɔst tˈaɪm/
N/A

N/A

to enjoy an experience as much as one can, due to the lack of previous opportunity

to [give] {sb} a (hard|tough|rough) time
to give somebody a hard time
短语
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/ɡˈɪv ˌɛsbˈiː ɐ hˈɑːɹd tˈʌf ɹˈʌf tˈaɪm/
N/A

N/A

to make things difficult for a person on purpose

to spare
to spare
动词
s
s
p
p
a
ɛ
r
r
e
(饶恕)

(饶恕)

节省

to give someone something that one has enough of

语法信息:

及物动词
to take up
to take up
动词
uk flag
/tˈeɪk ˈʌp/
(占用)

(占用)

占据

to occupy a particular amount of space or time

语法信息:

及物动词
短语状态
separable
短语的动词
take
短语的助词
up
to have the time
短语
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/hæv ðə tˈaɪm/
N/A

N/A

to have enough free time available to do something

to run out of time
短语
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/ɹˈʌn ˌaʊɾəv tˈaɪm/
N/A

N/A

to reach the point when there is no more time available to complete a task or achieve a goal

to [play] for time
to play for time
短语
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/plˈeɪ fɔːɹ tˈaɪm/
N/A

N/A

Idiom

to try to delay the occurrence of something so that one can prevent it from happening or have more time to properly prepare for it

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

The exact origin of the idiom "play for time" is unclear, as it has been in use for quite some time and has become a common expression in the English language. The concept of strategically buying time or delaying action can be traced back to various strategies employed in different fields, such as diplomacy, military tactics. It is commonly used in negotiations, discussions, or conflicts, where one side may intentionally prolong the process to gather more information, assess the situation, or buy themselves time to formulate a better strategy.

at
介词
a
æ
t
t
(于)

(于)

expressing the exact time when something happens

before
before
副词
b
b
e
ɪ
f
f
o
ɔ:
r
r
e
(前面)

(前面)

之前

at an earlier point in time

语法信息:

无与伦比
时间副词
behind
副词
b
b
e
ɪ
h
h
i
n
n
d
d
(滞后)

(滞后)

落后

at a later stage or point in time than expected or planned

语法信息:

时间副词
by
by
副词
b
b
y
(在旁边)

(在旁边)

经过

used to refer to moving past or alongside something or someone

语法信息:

地点和运动副词
from
介词
f
f
r
r
o
ʌ
m
m
(自)

(自)

used for showing the time when something begins to happen or exist

in
介词
i
ɪ
n
n
N/A

N/A

used to state how long it will be until something happens

off
副词
o
ɑ
ff
f
(跑开)

(跑开)

离开

away from a location or position in time or space

语法信息:

地点和运动副词
on
介词
o
ɑ:
n
n
(于)

(于)

used to show a day or date

to
介词
t
t
o
u:
(到)

(到)

used to say where someone or something goes

with time to spare
短语
uk flag
/wɪð tˈaɪm tə spˈɛɹ/
N/A

N/A

before the deadline or scheduled time, with an excess amount of time available

whole
whole
形容词
wh
h
o
l
l
e
(全部的)

(全部的)

完整的

including every part, member, etc.

fractional
time is up
句子
uk flag
/tˈaɪm ɪz ˈʌp/
N/A

N/A

used to indicate that the time given for a task or activity has ended and that no more time is available to complete it

to be short of something
短语
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/biː ʃˈɔːɹt ʌv ˌɛstˌiːˈeɪtʃ/
N/A

N/A

to not have enough of something

to [have] time on {one's} hands
to have time on one's hands
短语
uk flag
/hæv tˈaɪm ˌɑːn wˈʌnz hˈændz/
N/A

N/A

Idiom

to not be busy with anything

What is the origin of the idiom "have time on one's hands" and when to use it?

The idiom "have time on one's hands" has its origins in the English language and dates back to the 17th century. The word "hands" in this expression refers to the idea of having one's hands unoccupied or free from tasks or responsibilities. It suggests that someone has an excess of time that is not filled with necessary or obligatory activities. It is often employed when discussing periods of downtime, such as during vacations, holidays, or extended breaks from work or school.

for the time being
for the time being
副词
uk flag
/fɚðə tˈaɪm bˈiːɪŋ/
(目前为止)

(目前为止)

暂时

Collocation

for a limited period, usually until a certain condition changes

to [be] (only|just|) a matter of time
to be only a matter of time
短语
uk flag
/biː ɐ mˈæɾɚɹ ʌv tˈaɪm/
N/A

N/A

Idiom

to certainly happen at some point in the future

What is the origin of the idiom "be a matter of time" and when to use it?

The idiom "be a matter of time" is used to convey the idea that a particular event or outcome is inevitable and will occur in the future, although the specific timing may be uncertain. Its origin is not precisely documented, but it has been used for many years to indicate the inevitability of a situation.

me time
短语
uk flag
/mˌiː tˈaɪm/
N/A

N/A

a period of time that an individual sets aside to focus on their own personal enjoyment, relaxation, and well-being, separate from their work or other responsibilities

(about|high) time
about time
短语
uk flag
/ɪt biː ɐbˌaʊt hˈaɪ tˈaɪm/
N/A

N/A

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.

time-consuming
形容词
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/tˈaɪmkənsˈuːmɪŋ/
(费时的)

(费时的)

耗时的

(of an activity, task, or process) taking up a significant amount of time, and therefore requiring a considerable amount of effort or patience

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