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| /ˈtaɪmɪŋ/ |
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| 1 | U the skill or luck that is involved in doing something at the most suitable moment 时间选择；时机把握 |
| perfect/good timing The decision came, with perfect timing, just before his speech. 就在他发表演讲之前作出了决定，真是恰逢其时。 |
| bad timing This is bad timing, as emotions are running high. 由于群情激愤，选择这个时间不合适。 |
| | 1a | the ability to judge time and do or say things at exactly the right moment 掌握时机的能力 | | dance steps that require accurate timing 需要对时间把握得分毫不差的舞步 | | an actor with impeccable comic timing 对搞笑时机掌握得恰到好处的演员 | |
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| 2 | C/U the date or time when something happens or is planned to happen （预定的）时间安排；（预定的）发生时间 |
| They objected to the timing of the election. 他们反对选举的时间安排。 |
| factors affecting the timing of births 影响出生时间的因素 |
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| 3 | U technical the regular times at which things happen in a series in a car engine （汽车发动机的）调整，配合，同步 |
| ignition timing 点火时间控制 |
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