time

US /taɪm/
UK /taɪm/
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时间

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.
时间在玩乐中飞逝。
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We need more time to complete the project.
我们需要更多时间来完成这个项目。
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时间, 时刻

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

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What time is it?
现在几点了？
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The meeting starts at 9 o'clock sharp, so be on time.
会议9点准时开始，所以请准时到。
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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.
我告诉过你很多次不要那样做。
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This is the first time I've visited Paris.
这是我第一次来巴黎。
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计时, 安排时间

measure the time taken by (an event or activity)

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Can you time how long it takes to run a mile?
你能计时跑一英里需要多长时间吗？
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The chef carefully timed the cooking of the roast.
厨师仔细计时烤肉的烹饪时间。
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把握时机, 安排时间

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来，给大家一个惊喜。
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The comedian timed his jokes for maximum effect.
喜剧演员把握时机讲笑话以达到最佳效果。
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