in time

a) before the time by which it is necessary for something to be done 及时〔做某事〕

Will you be able to finish it in time?

你能及时完成吗？

in time to do something

They ran all the way to the corner just in time to see the bus disappearing up the street.

他们一路跑到转角处，正好看到公共汽车消失在街头。

in time for

The painting was successfully repaired in time for the opening of the exhibition.

这幅画及时修复成功，正好赶上展览会开幕。

in good time/in plenty of time (=a long time before the necessary time) 及早，尽早，及时

We arrived at the concert hall in good time.

我们早早就到了音乐厅。

b) after a certain period of time, especially after a gradual process of change and development 过一段时间，迟早

He wants to see changes in the company and I am sure he will, in time.

他想看到公司的变化，我相信过一段时间他一定会看到的。

Examples from the Corpus

time for• The dormitory is new; it has barely been completed in time for the beginning of the semester.• I am just in time for Neighbours.• The kids will be up and around, as good as new in time for the Fourth of July picnic.• Legislation to outlaw Christmas Day trading looks set to be in place in time for this year's festive period.• It is hoped the law will be in place in time for next summer's Ashes series.• Now the Trust is appealing for gardening enthusiasts to grow plants and donate them in time for the Fair.• Peter Jacobsen probably likes to sit in the front row at movies and be there in time for the trailers.• We met at Raven Square, Welshpool in time for the 12 o'clock train.

→ in time at time1(15)

单词	in time
释义	in time in time a) before the time by which it is necessary for something to be done 及时〔做某事〕 Will you be able to finish it in time? 你能及时完成吗？ in time to do something They ran all the way to the corner just in time to see the bus disappearing up the street. 他们一路跑到转角处，正好看到公共汽车消失在街头。 in time for The painting was successfully repaired in time for the opening of the exhibition. 这幅画及时修复成功，正好赶上展览会开幕。 in good time/in plenty of time (=a long time before the necessary time) 及早，尽早，及时 We arrived at the concert hall in good time. 我们早早就到了音乐厅。 b) after a certain period of time, especially after a gradual process of change and development 过一段时间，迟早 He wants to see changes in the company and I am sure he will, in time. 他想看到公司的变化，我相信过一段时间他一定会看到的。 Examples from the Corpus time for• The dormitory is new; it has barely been completed in time for the beginning of the semester.• I am just in time for Neighbours.• The kids will be up and around, as good as new in time for the Fourth of July picnic.• Legislation to outlaw Christmas Day trading looks set to be in place in time for this year's festive period.• It is hoped the law will be in place in time for next summer's Ashes series.• Now the Trust is appealing for gardening enthusiasts to grow plants and donate them in time for the Fair.• Peter Jacobsen probably likes to sit in the front row at movies and be there in time for the trailers.• We met at Raven Square, Welshpool in time for the 12 o'clock train. → in time at time1(15)
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