Time

Collocations for discussing time, schedules, and deadlines

はじめに

英語の時間表現はコロケーションだらけです。「spend time（時間を使う）」であって「use time」じゃない（普通は）、「waste time（時間を無駄にする）」であって「lose time」じゃない。こうした組み合わせは、スケジューリングや計画、時間の使い方について話すときに欠かせません。

この章では、毎日のスケジュール管理から長期的な計画まで、時間に関するコロケーションを学びます。

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この章のコロケーション一覧（26）

• spend time To use a period of time doing something
• waste time To use time poorly or on unproductive activities
• save time To reduce the amount of time needed for something
• free time Time when you have no obligations and can do what you want
• take your time To do something without rushing; there is no hurry
• run out of time To have no more time available to do something
• pressed for time Having very little time available; being in a hurry
• time flies Time seems to pass very quickly
• time passes Time moves forward; a period of time goes by
• time drags Time seems to pass very slowly
• in the nick of time Just barely in time; at the last possible moment
• ahead of time Before the expected or scheduled time; in advance
• behind schedule Later than planned; not progressing as fast as expected
• right on time Arriving or happening at exactly the scheduled or expected moment
• from time to time Occasionally; now and then
• time after time Repeatedly; again and again
• at the time At that particular moment in the past being referred to
• in due course At the appropriate time; eventually, when the time is right
• for the time being For now; temporarily, until something changes
• long overdue Something that should have happened much earlier
• time frame A defined period within which something must happen
• tight schedule A very busy timetable with little flexibility or free time
• set a date To decide on a specific date for something to happen
• sharp Exactly at the stated time; punctually
• time limit The maximum amount of time allowed for something
• extended period A long duration of time, longer than usual or expected