释义 |
Examples:separated in time (usu. followed by a quantity of time)—the younger generations will surpass us in time—in time with (i.e. same rhythm)—gap in time between two events—be able to do sth in time—If you don't plug the small hole, the big hole will be hard repair (idiom); A stitch in time saves nine.—A small hole not plugged will make you suffer a big hole (common saying); a stitch in time saves nine—provisional capital of a country (e.g. in time of war)—a stitch in time saves nine—A small hole not plugged will make you suffer a big hole (idiom); A stitch in time saves nine.— |