与时间相关的英语成语
Call it a day
意义
停止一天的工作。
例句
Why don't we call it a day? I'm really tired.
high time
含义
如果是你该做某事的时候了,那就是合适的时机。
例句
It's high time you began learning how to drive.
It's about time
含义
用来表示对很久以前就应该发生的事情最终发生的不耐烦。
例句
It's about time that women should be considered equal to men in this country.
matter of time
含义
it is only a matter if time用来表示某事肯定会发生。
例句
It is only a matter of time before he resigns.
once in a blue moon
含义
once in a blue moon这个短语是一个习语,意思是不经常或很少。
蓝月指的是一年中很少出现的额外的满月。
例句
Once in a blue moon, her husband brings her a gift.
She sees him once in a blue moon.
question of time
含义
(也作a matter of time)表示某事肯定会发生。
例句
The criminal will be arrested. It's just a question of time.
up-to-date
含义
当前的;最近的;最新的
例句
He uses an up-to-date theory to explain his views.
save the day
含义
save The day这个短语的意思是从危险或失败中拯救某人或处境
例句
The mother: Oh my God! The guests are coming soon and I haven't prepared anything yet.
Her daughter : Don't worry, I'll help you prepare the food.
The mother: Thank you very much my dear. You really saved my day.