in time

英 [ɪn taɪm]

美 [ɪn taɪm]

合拍; 最终;迟早

法律

英英释义

noun

• in the correct rhythm
  1. the dancers moved in time with the music

adv

• within an indefinite time or at an unspecified future time
  1. he longed for the flowers that were yet to show themselves
  2. sooner or later you will have to face the facts
  3. in time they came to accept the harsh reality
  Synonym:yet
• without being tardy
  1. we made it to the party in time
  Synonym:soon enough

双语例句

• When you knock off work, you'll be just in time to catch that bus.
  你下班时坐这趟车正好。
• We were just in time for the bus.
  我们刚好赶上那班公共汽车。
• If you don't make your choice in time, you are likely to fall between two stools.
  如果你不及时作出决定，就会两头落空。
• They neglected to rearm in time and left Britain exposed to disaster.
  他们由于疏忽没有及时重整军备，结果使英国面临灾祸。
• He promised that the boy would be back at school in time for evening prayers.
  他保证男孩会及时回到学校参加晚祈祷。
• In time you'll appreciate the beauty and subtlety of this language.
  总有一天你会体会到这门语言的优美和微妙之处。
• You are expected to finish it in time.
  希你及时把它完成。
• Luckily I dodged in time, or I'd have been knocked down by the bike.
  幸亏我让得快，要不早被那辆自行车撞倒了。
• Leonard made a rapid calculation: he'd never make it in time.
  伦纳德快速盘算了一下：他肯定赶不上了。
• Food shortages often occur in time of war.
  在战争期间常常发生粮食短缺的情形。