Time

Collocations for discussing time, schedules, and deadlines

소개

영어의 시간 표현은 콜로케이션에 크게 의존해요. "spend time"이지 "use time"이 아니고 (보통은), "waste time"이지 "lose time"이 아니에요. 이런 조합들은 일정 관리, 계획 세우기, 시간 활용에 대해 이야기할 때 필수적이에요.

이 챕터에서는 일상적인 스케줄 관리부터 장기 계획까지 시간 관련 콜로케이션을 배워요.

테마

이 챕터의 모든 영어 연어 (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