"not a moment to spare" in Chinese (Simplified)

• 分秒必争
• 一刻不能耽搁

Definition

用于表示一点儿时间也没有，一切必须立刻完成，否则会错过紧急的事情。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))

这是一个非正式表达，强调紧迫性。常用于紧急情况或刚好赶上截止时间的场合。讲故事时常用来增加紧张感。避免在正式文稿中使用。

Examples

We got to the station with not a moment to spare.

我们抵达车站时，**分秒必争**。

She finished her test with not a moment to spare.

她完成考试时，**一刻不能耽搁**。

The firemen rescued the boy with not a moment to spare.

消防员在**分秒必争**中救出了男孩。

We jumped on the bus with not a moment to spare—it was about to leave!

我们在**分秒必争**中跳上了公交车——它马上要开走了！

Sarah submitted her application with not a moment to spare, right before the deadline.

Sarah在截止时间前**一刻不能耽搁**地提交了申请。

He walked into the meeting with not a moment to spare—everyone was already seated.

他**分秒必争**地走进会议室，大家都已经坐好了。