number one: spend time

第一個：花時間

This means to pass your time doing some activity

意思是做一些活動來消磨時間

For example, I spend a lot of time studying in English

舉例來說，我花很多時間唸英文

Number two: Waste time

第二個：浪費時間

To do something that is not a good use of time

做一些不善用時間的事

For example, stop wasting time playing computer games and get to work!

舉例來說，別浪費時間玩電腦快去工作！

Number three: make time for

第三個：擠出時間

To create time in a busy schedule

在忙碌的行程中空出時間

I need to make time for exercise. Maybe I can go to the gym before work.

我需要擠出時間來運動，也許我上班前可以先去健身房

Number four: Save time

第四個：節省時間

When something that helps you get extra time because it's efficient.

當某事效率高而幫你爭取到額外的時間

Shopping online saves me time because I don't have to wait in line at the store.

線上購物節省了我的時間因為我不用在店裡排隊

Number five: free time or spare time

第五個：空閒時間或業餘時間

When you have no obligation, you can do what you want.

當你沒有義務要做的時候，你可以做你想做的事

In my free time, I enjoy reading, painting, and cooking.

在我空閒時，我喜歡閱讀、繪畫和烹飪

Number six: have time

第六個：有時間(做某事)

Be available to do something I'd like to take violin lesson, but I don't have enough time.

有空做某事。我想上小提琴課，但我沒有足夠的時間

Number seven: kill time or pass the time

第七個：殺時間或消磨時間

Do something to make the time pass faster while waiting.

做一些事情來讓等待的時間過得快一點

Let's bring some magazines to help pass the time on the flight.

帶一些雜誌來消磨飛機上的光陰吧！

Number 8: take your time

第八個：慢慢來

This phrase means you can use as much time as you want; you don't have to go fast

這個詞語的意思是你想花多久時間做一件事就做多久，你不需要趕著做

I like all these computers.

我喜歡這裡的所有電腦

I'm not sure which one to buy.

我不確定要買哪一台

- That's OK. Take your time

-沒關係，你慢慢挑

Number 9: on time

第九個：準時

On schedule; at the right time

準時；在適當的時間

It's important to arrive on time for a job interview.

準時抵達工作面試是很重要的

Number 10: just in time

第十個： 及時

At the perfect time; soon before something else happens

在適當的時刻；在某事發生前不久

Hi Henry! Have a seat.

嗨 亨利！找個位子坐

You got just in time for dinner.

你剛好及時趕上晚餐

Number 11: have a hard time or have a rough time

第十一個：處境艱難或吃盡苦頭

This means something difficult, or a difficult period in life.

意思是某事很困難或指生命中一段艱苦的時期

I'm having a hard time solving this math problem.

我正苦於解決這道數學題目

Could you help me?

你可以幫我嗎？

Number 12: it's about time

第十二個：該是...的時候了

This is the expression that means " finally"

這是表達「終於」的意思

It's about time they fixed the air conditioner! It's been broken for three years.

該是他們修理冷氣機的時候了！它已經壞了三年

Number 13: pressed for time

第十三個：時間緊迫

In a rush, in a hurry

匆忙地、急忙地

Sorry, I can't talk at the moment; I'm pressed for time. Can I call you back later?

抱歉，我現在沒辦法講電話；我正在趕時間。我可以晚點打給你嗎？

Number 14: run out of time

第十四個：沒時間了

This means have no more time before the limit

意思是在限定時間內已無更多時間

I ran out of time to finish the test, so I didn't answer the last five questions.

我沒有在時間內完成考卷，所以我沒回答到最後五個問題

Number 15: stall for time

第十五個：拖時間

Delay

延遲

My son didn't want to go to bed, so he tried to stall for time by asking me to read him another bedtime story.

我兒子不想睡覺，所以他試圖問我能否再唸一個床邊故事以拖延時間

Number 16: take time off

第十六個：停止工作

Not go to work

不去工作

I'm taking some time off in July to go camping with my family.

我七月的時候要停止工作並且和我的家人去露營

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