time

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English - Vietnamese dictionary

time /taim/

• danh từ
  • thời gian, thì giờ
    • to lose time: mất thì giờ
    • to waste time: lãng phí thì giờ
  • thời, thời buổi, mùa
    • those are hard times: thời buổi ấy thật khó khăn
  • dịp, cơ hội, thời cơ
    • to bide one's time: đợi thời cơ
  • thời kỳ, thời đại, đời
    • in olden times: thời xưa, ngày xưa
    • in our time: thời này
    • in times to come: trong tương lai, đời sau
    • time immemorial; time out of mind: thời xa xưa (ký ức con người không còn nhớ được)
  • thời hạn, kỳ hạn
    • to do time: chịu hạn tù (kẻ có tội)
    • she is near her time: bà ta sắp đến kỳ sinh nở
  • giờ
    • Hanoi time: giờ Hà nội
    • local time: giờ địa phương
    • what time is it?: bây giờ mấy giờ?
  • lúc
    • it is time to start: đã đến lúc phải khởi hành
    • there is a time for everything: giờ nào việc nấy, việc nào lúc nấy
    • some time or other: sớm hay muộn, chẳng chóng thì chầy, chẳng lúc này thì lúc khác
    • this time tomorrow: lúc này ngày mai
  • lần, lượt, phen
    • three times running: ba lần liền
    • times out of number: không biết bao nhiêu lần mà kể
    • time and again; many and many a time: nhiều lần
    • time after time: hết lần này đến lần khác
    • three times three are nine: ba lần ba là chín
    • six times as many as...: nhiều gấp sau lần...
  • (âm nhạc) nhịp
    • to beat time: gõ nhịp, đánh nhịp
  • against time
    • hết sức khẩn trương; tranh thủ thời gian; vượt thời gian
  • at times
    • thỉnh thoảng, đôi khi, đôi lúc
  • ahead of time x ahead to be ahead of one's time
    • (nghĩa bóng) có những tư tưởng quá cấp tiến
  • behind the times
    • (xem) behind
  • to be born before one's time (before times)
    • đẻ non (trẻ)
  • đi trước thời đại
  • all the time
    • suốt, luôn luôn, lúc nào cũng
  • between times
    • giữa lúc ấy, trong khoảng thời gian ấy
  • for the time being
    • (xem) being
  • from time to time
    • thỉnh thoảng, đôi lúc
  • to gain time
    • trì hoãn, kéo dài thời gian
  • in time
    • đúng lúc; đúng nhịp
  • in no time
    • (xem) no
  • to keep good time
    • (xem) keep
  • to make up for lost time
    • lấy lại thời gian đã mất
  • out of time
    • không đúng lúc; không đúng nhịp
  • to pass the time of day with
    • chào hỏi (ai)
  • time of life
    • tuổi (của người)
  • time of one's life
    • thời gian vui thích thoải mái được trải qua

• ngoại động từ
  • chọn thời gian, tính toán thì giờ, sắp xếp thời gian
    • to time to the minute: tính toán thì giờ từng phút một
  • (thể dục,thể thao) tính giờ, bấm giờ (một cuộc đua...)
  • điều chỉnh (cho đúng nhịp)
    • to time one's steps to music: điều chỉnh bước chân cho đúng nhịp nhạc
    • to time the speed of a machine: điều chỉnh tốc độ máy

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Advanced English dictionary

noun, verb
+ noun
-see also TIMES
minutes / hours / years, etc.
1 [U] what is measured in minutes, hours, days, etc: The changing seasons mark the passing of time. + A visit to the museum will take you back in time to the 1930s. + time and space + As time went by we saw less and less of each other. + Perceptions change over time (= as time passes). + They say that time heals all wounds.
2 [U] the time shown on a clock in minutes and hours: What time is it / What's the time? + (BrE) What time do you make it? + (AmE) What time do you have? + Do you have the time? + The time is now half past ten. + (BrE) Can she tell the time yet (= say what time it is by looking at a clock)? + (AmE) Can she tell time yet? + My watch keeps perfect time (= always shows the correct time). + Look at the time! We'll be late. + This time tomorrow I'll be in Canada.
3 [U] the time measured in a particular part of the world: Greenwich Mean Time + 6 o'clock local time
See also - STANDARD TIME, SUMMER TIME
4 [U, C] ~ (to do sth)
~ (for sth) the time when sth happens or when sth should happen: What time do you finish work? + The baby loves bath time. + I think it's time to go to bed. + It's time the kids were in bed. + It's time for lunch. + A computer screen shows arrival and departure times. + The train arrived right on time (= at exactly the correct time). + By the time you get there the meeting will be over. + You'll feel differently about it when the time comes (= when it happens). + Have I called at a bad time? Shall I call back later? + This is hardly the time to discuss politics. + The promotion came at just the right time for me. + We stock six different beers at any one time.
See also - ANY TIME, CLOSING TIME, NIGHT-TIME, OPENING TIME
period
5 [U] ~ to do sth an amount of time; the amount of time available to work, rest, etc: Allow plenty of time to get to the airport. + He spends most of his time working. + She doesn't have much free / spare time. + I can probably make the time to see them. + Sorry, I can't spare the time. + What a waste of time! + We have no time to lose (= we must hurry). + It takes time to make changes in the law. + I didn't finish the test-I ran out of time. + Time's up-have you worked out the answer yet? + He never takes any time off (= time spent not working). + Jane's worked here for some time (= for a fairly long period of time). + Do you take time out for yourself at least once a day? + Do it now please-not in three hours' time (= three hours from now). + The journey time is two hours. + I don't want to take up too much of your precious time. + What's the hurry? We have all the time in the world. + We got to the airport with time to spare.
6 (a time) [sing.] a period of time, either long or short, during which you do sth or sth happens: His injuries will take a long time to heal. + Did you have to wait a long time to see the doctor? + I lived in Egypt for a time. + The early morning is the best time of day. + Her parents died a long time ago. + At one time (= at a period of time in the past) Emily was my best friend. + Mr Curtis was the manager in my time (= when I was working there).
7 [U, pl.] a period of history connected with particular events or experiences in people's lives: The movie is set at the time of the Russian revolution. + in ancient / Victorian times + the violent times we live in (= the present period of history) + the politician who promised 'peace in our time' + Times are hard for the unemployed. + Times have changed since Grandma was young. + At some time in the future there will be a cure for Aids.
See also - OLD-TIME
occasion / event
8 [C] an occasion when you do sth or when sth happens: Every time I hear that song I feel happy. + It doesn't matter if you don't win every time (= every time you play). + Next time you're here let's have lunch together. + He failed his driving test three times. + He's determined to pass this time. + When was the last time you saw her? + (spoken) How many times (= how often) do I have to tell you not to do that? + (especially AmE) I remember one time (= once) we had to abandon our car in the snow. + (formal) At no time did I give my consent to the plan.
Help Note: To talk about the first or the last time you do sth, use the first / last time (that) I ...: This is the first time (that) I've been to London. + This is the first time for me to go to London. + That was the last time (that) I saw her.
9 [C] an event or occasion that you experience in a particular way: Did you have a good time in Spain? + I had an awful time in the hospital. + Mike and I shared some really good times.
for race
10 [C, U] how long sb takes to run a race or complete an event: The winner's time was 11.6 seconds. + She completed the 500 metres in record time (= faster than any previous runner). + one of the fastest times this year
in music
11 [U] the number of BEATS in a BAR of music: This piece is in four-four time. + a slow waltz time + The conductor beat time with a baton.
12 [U] the correct speed and rhythm of a piece of music: Try and dance in time to the music (= with the same speed and rhythm). + Clap your hands to keep time (= sing or play with the correct speed and rhythm). + to play in / out of time (= follow / not follow the correct speed and rhythm) + He always plays in perfect time.
See also - BIG TIME, SMALL-TIME
Idioms: (and) about time (too)
(and) not before time (spoken) used to say that sth should have happened before now
against time if you do sth against time, you do it as fast as you can because you do not have much time: They're working against time to try and get people out of the rubble alive.
ahead of / behind time earlier/later than was expected: We finished 15 minutes ahead of time.
ahead of your time having advanced or new ideas that other people use or copy later
all the time
the whole time
1 during the whole of a particular period of time: The letter was in my pocket all the time (= while I was looking for it).
2 very often; repeatedly: She leaves the lights on all the time.
at all times always: Our representatives are ready to help you at all times.
at the best of times even when the circumstances are very good: He's never very happy at the best of times-he'll be much worse now!
at the same time
1 at one time; together: She was laughing and crying at the same time.
2 used to introduce a contrasting fact, etc. that must be considered: You have to be firm, but at the same time you should try and be sympathetic.
at a time separately or in groups of two, three, etc. on each occasion: We had to go and see the principal one at a time. + She ran up the stairs two at a time.
at my, your, his, etc. time of life at the age you are (especially when you are not young): Eyesight doesn't get any better at my time of life.
at times sometimes: He can be really bad-tempered at times. + The rain will become heavy at times in the afternoon.
before my, your, his, etc. time
1 happening before you were born or can remember or before you lived, worked, etc. somewhere: 'Were you taught by Professor Pascal?' 'No, he was before my time.'
2 before the usual time in sb's life when sth happens: She got old before her time.
behind the times old-fashioned in your ideas, methods, etc.
do time (informal) to spend time in prison
every time whenever there is a choice: I don't really like cities-give me the countryside every time.
for the time being for a short period of time but not permanently: You can leave your suitcase here for the time being.
from time to time occasionally but not regularly: She has to work at weekends from time to time.
have a lot of time for sb/sth (informal, especially BrE) to like and be interested in sb/sth: I've always had a lot of time for Mary.
have no time for sb/sth
not have much time for sb/sth (informal) to dislike sb/sth: I have no time for lazy people like Steve.
have the time of your life (informal) to enjoy yourself very much
have time on your hands
have time to kill (informal) to have nothing to do or not be busy
in good time early; with enough time so that you are not in a hurry
(all) in good time (spoken) used to say that sth will be done or will happen at the appropriate time and not before: Be patient, Emily! All in good time.
in (less than / next to) no time so soon or so quickly that it is surprising: The kids will be leaving home in no time.
in time after a period of time when a situation has changed: They learned to accept their stepmother in time.
in time (for sth / to do sth) not late; with enough time to be able to do sth: Will we be in time for the six o'clock train? + The ambulance got there just in time (= to save sb's life).
in your own (good) time (informal) when you are ready and not sooner: Don't hassle him! He'll do it in his own good time.
in your own time in your free time and not when you usually work or study
it's about / high time (spoken) used to say that you think sb should do sth soon: It's about time you cleaned your room!
keep up / move with the times to change and develop your ideas, way of working, etc. so that you do what is modern and what is expected
make good, etc. time to complete a journey quickly: We made excellent time and arrived in Spain in two days.
many a time
many's the time (that) ... (old-fashioned) many times; frequently
nine times out of ten
ninety-nine times out of a hundred used to say that sth is usually true or almost always happens: Nine times out of ten she gives the right answer.
(and) not before time = (AND) ABOUT TIME (TOO)
(there is) no time like the present (saying) now is the best time to do sth, not in the future
of all time that has ever existed: Many rated him the best singer of all time.
See also - ALL-TIME
take your time (over sth)
take your time to do sth / doing sth
1 to use as much time as you need without hurrying: There's no rush-take your time.
2 used to say you think sb is late or is too slow in doing sth: You certainly took your time getting here!
time after time
time and (time) again often; on many or all occasions: You will get a perfect result time after time if you follow these instructions.
time and a half one and a half times the usual rate of pay: We get time and a half on Sundays.
See also - DOUBLE TIME
time is on your side used to say that sb can wait for sth to happen or can wait before doing sth
(the) next, first, second, etc. time round on the next, first, etc. occasion that the same thing happens: He repeated none of the errors he'd made first time round. + This time round it was not so easy.
time was (when) ... (old-fashioned) used to say that sth used to happen in the past: Time was when you could go for a walk in the country and not see another person for miles.
time (alone) will tell
only time will tell used to say that you will have to wait for some time to find out the result of a situation: Only time will tell if the treatment has been successful.
the whole time = ALL THE TIME
more at BEAT v., BIDE, BORROW, BUY v., CALL v., COURSE n., DAY, DEVIL, EASY adj., FORTH, FULLNESS, GAIN v., GIVE v., HARD adj., HIGH adj., KILL v., LONG adj., LOST adj., LUCK n., MARK v., MATTER n., MOVE v., NICK n., OLD, ONCE adv., PASS v., RACE n., SIGN n., STITCH n., SWEET adj., THIN adj., THIRD, WHALE
+ verb
arrange time
1 [often passive] to arrange to do sth or arrange for sth to happen at a particular time: [VN] She timed her arrival for shortly after 3. + Their request was badly timed (= it was made at the wrong time). + 'I hope we're not too early.' 'You couldn't have timed it better!' + [VN to inf] Publication of his biography was timed to coincide with his 70th birthday celebrations.
measure time
2 to measure how long it takes for sth to happen or for sb to do sth: [VN] The winner was timed at 20.4 seconds. + 'How long does it take to get to Leeds from here?' 'I don't know, I've never timed it.' + [V wh-] Time how long it takes you to answer the questions.
in sport
3 [VN] to hit or kick a ball at a particular moment in a sports game: She timed the pass perfectly. + a beautifully timed shot
See also - ILL-TIMED, MISTIME, TIMING, WELL TIMED

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Thesaurus dictionary

n.

1 period, interval, stretch, spell, patch:

I was going through a bad time when we last met.

2 period, interval, stretch, while, span, space, term, duration:

It is a long time since I have seen you. In the time I took to write this, she had vanished.

3 hour; point, moment:

What time is it? At what time is our appointment?

4 age, period, epoch, era, lifetime, heyday, day(s):

The novel is set in the time of the Caesars.

5 opportunity, chance, occasion:

You must make time to visit your mother.

6 experience:

I had a wonderful time at your party.

7 tempo, beat, rhythm, metre, measure:

They are playing 'Teddy Bears' Picnic' in march time.

8 ease, leisure; convenience:

He'll be there in his own time.

9 Often, times. life, things, circumstance, conditions, everything, culture, mores, habits, values:

How times have changed since we were young!

10 ahead of time. (bright and) early, prematurely, beforehand, in good time:

He arrived ahead of time and had to wait.

11 all the time. always, ever, constantly, continuously, continually, perpetually, at all times, without surcease, unceasingly:

Mother is after me all the time to do my homework.

12 at one time.

(a) once, once upon a time, on one occasion, previously, in days of yore, formerly, heretofore, in the (good) old days:

At one time you thought me beautiful.

(b) simultaneously, (all) at once, at the same time, together, all together, in unison:

The car can only carry five people at one time.

13 at the same time.

(a) all the same, nonetheless, yet, even so, but, however, be that as it may, nevertheless, notwithstanding, just the same:

I love her; at the same time, I cannot live with her.

(b) See 12 (b), above.

14 at times. from time to time, occasionally, (every) now and then, once in a while, on occasion, every so often, at intervals, sometimes, Colloq every so often:

At times, Ingrid would come over and cook dinner for me.

15 behind the times. old-fashioned, outdated, dated, outmoded, antiquated, passé, obsolescent, obsolete, Colloq old hat, dead:

Isn't 'The Lambeth Walk' a bit behind the times?

16 for the time being. for now, for the present, for the moment, meanwhile, temporarily, pro tempore, pro tem, Archaic for the nonce:

He has been appointed chairman for the time being.

17 in no time. at once, forthwith, straightaway, immediately, quickly, speedily, without delay, swiftly:

The pizza we ordered was delivered in no time.

18 in time.

(a) in timely fashion, early, in good time, in the nick of time:

The doctor arrived in time to save the baby.

(b) soon, one of these days, sometime, someday, one day, eventually, sooner or later, anon:

In time, people might be living on the moon.

19 on time.

(a) punctually, on the dot, in good time:

He is never on time for his appointments.

(b) in instalments, on terms, on account, on credit, Colloq Brit on the never-never, on hire purchase or h.p.:

We bought the car on time.

20 take (one's) time. dawdle, dilly-dally, shilly-shally, delay, linger, loiter:

He's certainly taking his time with his report.

21 time and again. again (and again), repeatedly, (over and) over again, time and time again, time after time, frequently, often, many times, on many occasions:

Time and again I warned him he'd get a ticket if he parked there.

v.

22 schedule, set, regulate, control:

The trains are timed to arrive five minutes apart.

23 schedule, set, organize, adjust, fix:

She timed her entrance to coincide exactly with the crash of the cymbals.

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Collocation

¹ what is measured in minutes, hours, days, etc.

TIME + VERB

PREP.

PHRASES

² time shown on a clock

ADJ.

VERB + TIME

PREP.

PHRASES

³ time when sth happens/should happen

ADJ.

VERB + TIME

TIME + VERB

PREP.

⁴ amount of time

ADJ.

VERB + TIME

Take your time (= take as much time as you like).

TIME + VERB

TIME + NOUN

PREP.

PHRASES

⁵ (often times) period in the past/present

ADJ.

VERB + TIME

TIME + VERB

PREP.

PHRASES

⁶ occasion

ADJ.

VERB + TIME

TIME + VERB

PREP.

PHRASES

⁷ when you experience sth in a particular way

ADJ.

VERB + TIME

⁸ time taken in a race, etc.

ADJ.

VERB + TIME

⁹ musical rhythm

ADJ.

VERB + TIME

TIME + NOUN

PREP.

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Concise dictionary

times|timed|timingtaɪm
noun
+an instance or single occasion for some event
+an indefinite period (usually marked by specific attributes or activities)
+a period of time considered as a resource under your control and sufficient to accomplish something
+a suitable moment
+the continuum of experience in which events pass from the future through the present to the past
+the time as given by a clock
+the fourth coordinate that is required (along with three spatial dimensions) to specify a physical event
+a person's experience on a particular occasion
+rhythm as given by division into parts of equal duration
+the period of time a prisoner is imprisoned
verb
+measure the time or duration of an event or action or the person who performs an action in a certain period of time
+assign a time for an activity or event
+set the speed, duration, or execution of
+regulate or set the time of
+adjust so that a force is applied and an action occurs at the desired time

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