"when your ship comes in" in Chinese (Traditional)

• 時來運轉的時候
• 發大財的時候

Definition

這個表達指的是你終於獲得成功或很大的回報的時候，通常是在等待很久之後。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Traditional))

這是一個非正式的英語慣用語，通常帶著希望指將來發財或成功。多用於財富，但也可泛指重大機會。不可按字面解釋為真的有船。

Examples

Just wait—when your ship comes in, things will get better.

只要等一下，**時來運轉的時候**，一切都會變好。

He dreams of buying a big house when his ship comes in.

他夢想著**時來運轉的時候**可以買一棟大房子。

People say to save money until your ship comes in.

人們說要存錢，**等到時來運轉的時候**。

You'll be able to travel the world when your ship comes in.

**時來運轉的時候**，你就可以環遊世界了。

I’ll finally quit my job when my ship comes in.

**時來運轉的時候**，我終於會辭掉工作。

Don’t worry, everything will fall into place when your ship comes in.

別擔心，**時來運轉的時候**，一切都會好起來。