與時間有關的英語俚語（五）
58. IN THE LONG RUN
58.從長期來看
Over a long period of time.
從長遠來看。
I know it seems like buying a house now is a bad idea, but it’ll be worth it in the long run. It’s a good investment.
我知道，現在買房聽上去是個壞主意，但從長遠來看還是值得的。這是一種很好的投資方式。
59. NOW AND THEN / NOW AND AGAIN
59.時而
To do something occasionally.
時不時做某事。
I like going out for a meal every now and then, it makes a nice change from having to cook.
我喜歡時不時地出去吃一頓飯，這對我來說是個不錯的改變。
60. KILL TIME
60.打發時間
When you do something to amuse yourself while waiting for something or someone.
等待時做些事情自娛自樂。
Sarah’s not going to be here for another 20 minutes. Shall we walk to the park to kill time?
再過二十分鐘，莎拉也到不了。我們先去公園消磨一會時間好嗎？
61. HIGH TIME
61.正是時候
You can say this when you think something should’ve been done already, and is overdue.
當你認爲某事已結束或完成時，可以使用此句。
It’s high time you asked your boss for a promotion, you work so hard and deserve to be paid more!
你勤勉工作，應該得到更多，是時候向老闆提提晉升的事了！
62. NOW OR NEVER
62.勿失良機
This means that something has to be done now or can’t be done at all.
某事現在不做，永遠都不可能做了。
Ask her now before she leaves for her two-week trip. It’s now or never！
在她開始兩週旅行之前問她。把握現在!
63. THE MOMENT OF TRUTH
63.關鍵時刻
A time when an important decision is made, or the truth about something is revealed.
做出重大決定或真相大白的時刻。
Right everyone, here’s the moment of truth. John presses the big red button and activates the system please.
此時，對每個人來說都是極爲重要的時刻。約翰按下紅色按鈕，激活系統。
64. TIME AFTER TIME / TIME AND TIME AGAIN
64.一次次
To do something again and again, or repeatedly.
不斷做某事。
I have told him time and time again, but he just doesn’t listen!
我說過很多次了，可他就是不聽！
65. YEAR IN, YEAR OUT
65.年復一年
Something that happens every year for many years in a row.
某事連年發生。
Our family holidays are so boring now. Year in, year out we go to the same holiday resort ad stay in the same old hotel!
家庭度假實在是太無聊了。每年都去同一個地方待在同一家旅館！
66. ONLY TIME WILL TELL
66.時間會證明一切
This means you cannot find out the truth, the answer, or the result of something. You have to wait and find out in the future.
你無法知曉真相、答案或結果。只有拭目以待。
Only time will tell whether their marriage will survive this or not.
只有時間才能證明他們的婚姻能否維繫下去。
67. TIME HEALS ALL WOUNDS / TIME IS A GREAT HEALER
67.時間是最好的醫生
This means that feelings of hurt will leave as time passes by. This expression usually refers to emotional hurts, not physical ones.
這意味着傷痛會隨着時間流逝而減輕。通常指情感方面的傷害，而不是身體傷害。
I was angry with him for a long time, but time heals all wounds. I am completely indifferent now.
長期以來，我一直生他的氣，但是，時間是最好的醫生，現在我一點也不在意了。
68. TIME OFF
68.休假
This means to take a holiday or a break from work.
休假或暫停工作休息。
I would like to book some time off for next week please. I really need a holiday!
下週我打算申請休息。我真的需要休假！
69. A HARD TIME
69.艱難時期
To do something that is difficult or to suffer hardship.
度過一段艱難的時期。
I had a hard time trying to find this place. Your directions were terrible!
我好不容易纔找到這個地方。你的方向感實在是太差了！
70. TOO MUCH (FREE) TIME ON ONE’S hands
70.太多閒暇時間
This is used when someone has too much free time, and not enough things to do.
形容一個人空間時間太多，沒有足夠的事情可做。
He watches a lot of TV because he has too much time on his hands. I keep urging him to get a job, but he’s too lazy!
他太閒了，整天看電視。我一直催他找份工作，可他太懶了！
71. BY DEGREES
71.逐步
When something happens or develops gradually, or little by little as time goes by.
隨着時間推移，某事逐步發展或流逝。
By degrees their business relationship grew into friendship.
漸漸地，他們由商業關係發展爲友誼。
