Crunch time
Significado: The critical, high-pressure period just before a deadline when intense effort is needed.
Crunch time is that final stretch before a deadline when everything gets intense. It's common in offices, schools, and especially the video game industry (where 'crunch' is a controversial practice of extended overtime). During crunch time, normal routines go out the window.
Ejemplos
- It's crunch time — the project is due Monday morning. 现在是冲刺阶段——项目周一早上就要交了。Estamos en la recta final — el proyecto se entrega el lunes por la mañana.今が正念場だ — プロジェクトの期限は月曜の朝だ。지금이 정념의 시간이다 — 프로젝트 마감이 월요일 아침이야.
- The whole team pulled together during crunch time and delivered on schedule. 整个团队在冲刺阶段齐心协力,按时交付了项目。Todo el equipo se unió en la recta final y entregó a tiempo.チーム全員が正念場で力を合わせて、予定通りに納品した。팀 전원이 정념의 시간에 힘을 합쳐 일정대로 납품했다.
- I hate crunch time, but that's when I do my best work. 我讨厌冲刺阶段,但那是我表现最好的时候。Odio la recta final, pero es cuando hago mi mejor trabajo.正念場は嫌いだけど、そういうときが一番いい仕事ができる。정념의 시간은 싫지만, 그때가 가장 일을 잘 하게 돼.
Pronunciación
Guía de uso
Contexto: work, deadlines, high pressure
Tono: intense, determined
✓ Correcto
- It's crunch time — all hands on deck.现在是冲刺阶段——所有人全力以赴。Estamos en la recta final — todos a una.今が正念場だ — 総力戦で行こう。지금이 정념의 시간이다 — 전원 총동원이야.
- Crunch time brings out the best in this team.冲刺阶段能激发这个团队最好的状态。La recta final saca lo mejor de este equipo.正念場になるとこのチームの底力が出る。정념의 시간이 이 팀의 진가를 드러낸다.
✗ Incorrecto
- In the gaming industry, 'crunch' is controversial — it implies exploitation of workers在游戏行业,'crunch'是个敏感话题——它暗示对员工的剥削En la industria del videojuego, el 'crunch' es controvertido — implica explotación de los trabajadoresゲーム業界では「crunch」は物議を醸す言葉 — 労働者の搾取を意味することがある게임 업계에서 '크런치'는 논란이 있다 — 근로자 착취를 암시한다
Origen e historia
American sports slang from the 1970s-80s, referring to the critical final moments of a game. Adopted by business and tech culture to describe deadline pressure periods.
Contexto cultural
Era: 1970s-80s
Generation: All ages
Social background: Universal
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