airtime
US /ˈer.taɪm/
UK /ˈeə.taɪm/
名词
1.
播出时间, 广播时间
the amount of time that a broadcast or advertisement is on the air
示例:
•
The politician was given free airtime to discuss his policies.
这位政治家获得了免费的播出时间来讨论他的政策。
•
Advertisers pay a lot for prime-time airtime.
广告商为黄金时段的播出时间支付高昂费用。
2.
通话时间, 话费
the amount of time that a mobile phone can be used, paid for in advance
示例:
•
I need to top up my airtime before making a call.
我需要先充值通话时间才能打电话。
•
She ran out of airtime in the middle of the conversation.
她在谈话中途通话时间用完了。