词组 | in time |
释义 | Idiom in time Theme: TIME before the deadline; before the last minute.Did you turn in your paper in time?I didn't go to Florida. I didn't get to the airport in time. Idiom in due course and in due time; in good time; in the course of time; in time Theme: TIME in a normal or expected amount of time.The roses will bloom in due course.The vice president will become president in due course.I'll retire in due time.Just wait, my dear. All in good time.It'll all work out in the course of time.In time, things will improve. Idiom in timein time (for something) before it is too late.I'm glad you made it in time.He planned to arrive in time to have dinner with his sister.I hope she gets here in time to see the show's opening number. Usage notes: often used in the form just in time - almost too late: He was just in time for his flight. in (one's) timeWhen one was younger; in one's younger days. In my grandparents' time, planning a wedding wasn't such a colossal ordeal. Back in my time, the only thing we had to do for fun was stickball, and we were grateful for it! in time1. Before some deadline or something begins or ends. I need to get home in time to take a shower before the party. Oh good—we're in time to see the opening band. 2. Eventually; with the passing of time. In time, you will come to realize how much your parents care about you. 3. In rhythm; on tempo. The guys in the band can play—just not together. They're almost never in time. in time (with someone or something)Following or maintaining the proper rhythm (along with someone or something). Come on, man, you're not in step at all—can't you hear what the bass and drums are doing? in time(with something) Go to in step (with something). in time1. Before a time limit expires, early enough, as in His speech begins at eight, so we've arrived in time. It is often put as in time for, as in Please come in time for dinner. [Second half of 1400s] Also see in good time. 2. Eventually, within an indefinite period, as in In time you'll see that Dad was right. [c. 1450] Also see in due course. 3. In the proper musical tempo or rhythm, as in It's important to dance in time to the music. [c. 1700] in ˈtime1 not late: Make sure that you get here in time for the concert. 2 after quite a long time; eventually: You will feel better in time. 3 (play, sing, or dance to music) at the right speed: The violins didn’t seem to be in time with the rest of the orchestra. in time1. Before a time limit expires. 2. Within an indefinite time; eventually: In time they came to accept the harsh facts. 3. Music a. In the proper tempo. b. Played with a meter. |
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