time

US /taɪm/
UK /taɪm/
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時間

the indefinite continued progress of existence and events in the past, present, and future regarded as a whole

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Time flies when you're having fun.
時間在玩樂中飛逝。
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We need more time to complete the project.
我們需要更多時間來完成這個項目。
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時間, 時刻

a point of time as measured in hours and minutes past midnight or noon

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What time is it?
現在幾點了？
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The meeting starts at 9 o'clock sharp, so be on time.
會議9點準時開始，所以請準時到。
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次, 回

an instance of something happening or being done; a particular occasion or instance

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I've told you many times not to do that.
我告訴過你很多次不要那樣做。
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This is the first time I've visited Paris.
這是我第一次來巴黎。
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計時, 安排時間

measure the time taken by (an event or activity)

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Can you time how long it takes to run a mile?
你能計時跑一英里需要多長時間嗎？
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The chef carefully timed the cooking of the roast.
廚師仔細計時烤肉的烹飪時間。
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把握時機, 安排時間

do something at a particular moment or within a particular period

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He timed his arrival perfectly to surprise everyone.
他完美地安排了自己的到來，給大家一個驚喜。
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The comedian timed his jokes for maximum effect.
喜劇演員把握時機講笑話以達到最佳效果。
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