showtime

• 指活动、演出或节目预定开始的时间；也可指演出时间、放映时间。

A noun referring to the scheduled time at which an event, performance, or activity is supposed to begin.

1. Scheduled start timeB1informal

   The designated time at which a performance, event, or activity is scheduled to begin.

   开演时间

   • Showtime is at 8 PM, so please be seated by 7:45.
   • The movie's showtime was delayed by 15 minutes.
   • We need to be ready before showtime.

   同义词commencementkickoffstarting time

2. Moment of action or performanceB2informalamerican

   The critical moment when a performance or important activity begins, often used metaphorically.

   关键时刻

   • Alright everyone, it's showtime! Let's give it our best.
   • The team knew it was showtime when the final whistle blew.
   • For the actor, every rehearsal led up to showtime.

   同义词kickoffzero hour