与时间相关的英语短语.ppt

Phrases related to time Time is a precious. Most of us dont have enough of it and wish we had more. There are lots of English expressions using time. Here are 20 of them and what they mean. 1. ahead of ones time = having ideas or attitudes that are too advanced for the culture/society at the moment My grandmother was ahead of her time she opened her own company in an era when there were few women in the business world. 2. behind the times = old-fashioned, not keeping up with current developments Bob is a bit behind the times he doesnt know how to use a computer, much less a smartphone! 3. a race against time = a situation when you need to rush to do something before the deadline (time limit) The last day for submitting project proposals is one week from today so now its a race against time. 4. in the nick of time = at the last moment before its too late. We got to the airport in the nick of time if wed arrived 15 minutes later, we wouldve missed our flight. 5. have the time of your life = have a super wonderful experience My kids had the time of their lives at Disney World. 6. have a devil/hell of a time = a very difficult experience Im having a devil of a time trying to install this software every time I try, I get a different error message. 7. bide your time until = wait patiently for a good opportunity He was just biding his time until he got a chance to work at his dream job. 8. catch at a bad time = attempt to speak to someone in a moment that is inconvenient for him/her Hi Peter! You caught me at a bad time Im about to go into a meeting. Could I call you back in an hour? 9. have a lot of time on your hands = have a lot of free time (maybe too much) That guy completely covered the walls of his room with colored pencil drawings. He must have a lot of time on his hands! 10. all in good time = it will happen when the time is right, so be patient “Why is it taking so long for my career to take off?” “All in good time just keep working hard and youll make it.” 11. only a matter of time = it will definitely happen sooner or later The company has lost money for the third year in a row; its only a matter of time before it goes bankrupt. 12. time will tell = the passing of time will show the result, whether good or bad “I was surprised that Bill and Jackie got married. Do you think theyll be happy together?” “Only time will tell.“ 13. stand the test of time = last for a long time and continue to be successful This is a classic work of literature. It has stood the test of time. 14. the time is ripe = it is the best time to do something Real estate prices are low, and we have a lot of money saved up I think the time is ripe for us to buy a house. Ripe fruit is at the perfect moment to eat! 15. two-time = deceive, betray, or cheat someone You two-timing bastard! Youve been seeing another woman for the entire time weve been engaged! 16. time flies = time passes very quickly Your son is already 12 years old? I remember when he was a baby! How time flies Another expression: “Time flies when youre having fun” Time passes more quickly when youre doing something you enjoy Time is slipping away. The day has flown by. 时光飞逝 Light travels like an arrow, and time like a shuttle. 光阴似箭，岁月如梭 Time and tide wait for no man. 岁月不饶人 17. the big time = the highest or most profitable level She made it to the big time with the launch of her latest novel it sold hundreds of thousands of copies in the first week. 18. time heals all wounds = the passing of time makes emotional injuries get better Right now shes very upset that her boyfriend broke up with her, but you know what they say: Time heals all wounds. 19. time is of the essence = correct timing is very important (often used for things that are urgent) In order to meet the deadline, you need to send us the contract by Monday time is of the essence. 20. thi