double time

• 非正式表达，指以更快的速度行动或工作，或催促加快；也可指军队中的一种快步步伐，或加班时的双倍工资。

An informal expression meaning to move or work at a faster pace, or to hurry up. It can also refer to a specific military marching pace or a rate of pay for overtime work.

1. Fast marching paceB2formal

   A military marching pace of 180 steps per minute, faster than quick time.

   快步

   • The soldiers marched in double time across the parade ground.
   • The drill sergeant ordered the platoon to move at double time.
   • Double time is used to move troops quickly over short distances.

2. Overtime pay rateB2formalamerican

   A rate of pay that is twice the normal rate, often for working extra hours or on holidays.

   双倍工资

   • Employees receive double time for working on national holidays.
   • He earned double time for his overtime hours last weekend.
   • The contract guarantees double time for any work over 40 hours.

3. Quickly or urgentlyB1informal

   To do something very quickly or in a hurry.

   快速完成

   • We need to finish this report in double time.
   • She cleaned the house in double time before the guests arrived.
   • The team worked double time to meet the deadline.