time

• 表示存在和事件在過去、現在與未來中不斷連續進行的名詞，被視為一個整體；也可指一段特定的時段、時期或時刻。

A noun referring to the indefinite continued progress of existence and events in the past, present, and future, regarded as a whole.

不可数

1. Duration or periodA1formal

   The indefinite continued progress of existence and events in the past, present, and future.

   时间

   • Time flies when you're having fun.
   • We don't have much time before the train leaves.
   • She spent a long time studying for the exam.

   同义词durationintervalperiodspanspellstretchtermwhile

2. Specific momentA1formal

   A particular point or moment in time.

   特定时刻

   • What time is the meeting?
   • It's time to go home.
   • Call me at a convenient time.

   同义词hourinstantjunctureminutemomentoccasionpoint

3. A2informal

   An opportunity or occasion to do something.

   机会

   • This is your time to shine.
   • Have a good time at the party.
   • It's time for a change.

   同义词chancemomentoccasionopeningopportunity

4. Period in historyB1formal

   A particular period or era in history.

   历史时期

   • Ancient times were very different from today.
   • In medieval times, knights were common.
   • Modern times have brought many technological advances.

   同义词ageepocheraperiod

• 动词，指测量、记录某事物所花费的时间，或为某一行动或事件选择、安排合适的时机。

A verb used to measure, record, or choose the moment for an action or event.

1. Measure durationB1formal

   To measure the amount of time taken by an action or process.

   计时

   • She timed how long it took to run the race.
   • The coach timed the athletes' sprints.
   • He timed his speech to be exactly five minutes.

   同义词clockcountmeasuremeter

2. Choose the right momentB2formal

   To plan or choose the moment for something to happen.

   选择时机

   • They timed their arrival perfectly for the party.
   • You need to time your jump just right.
   • She timed the announcement to coincide with the news.

   同义词arrangecoordinateplanscheduleset

3. Set a timerA2informal

   To set a device to measure or control a period of time.

   计时

   • Time the eggs for ten minutes.
   • He timed the oven to turn off automatically.
   • Time your workout intervals carefully.

   同义词presetprogramscheduleset