Definitions
n. what clocks measure, or a particular point in its passage
时间；时刻
n. an occasion when something happens
次；回
v. to measure duration or choose when something should happen
计时；安排时机
Example
We still have time for a walk before dinner.
晚饭前我们还有时间散步。
Schools should give students enough time to explore creative activities alongside their preparation for formal examinations.
学校应在学生准备正式考试的同时，给予他们足够的时间探索创意活动。
Collocations
- spend time doing something
- on time
- in time
- time management
Word family
- timing (n.)
- timely (adj.)
- timeless (adj.)
- timer (n.)
Usage tip
时间通常不可数；表示次数时可数，如three times。
FAQ
- What does time mean?
- what clocks measure, or a particular point in its passage an occasion when something happens to measure duration or choose when something should happen
- How is time pronounced?
- UK /taɪm/, US /taɪm/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
