"make up for lost time" in Chinese (Traditional)

• 彌補失去的時間
• 補回錯過的時間

Definition

因為之前錯過機會，現在加倍努力完成某事，特別是在延誤或分開之後。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Traditional))

常用於長時間沒做某事或與人分開之後。多用於恢復活動、修補關係、趕進度。不適用於具體物品，而是指時間或經歷。語氣中性或口語化。

Examples

After missing school, he tried to make up for lost time by studying extra hours.

缺課後，他嘗試通過額外學習來**彌補失去的時間**。

We have a lot to do to make up for lost time.

我們有很多事情要做來**彌補失去的時間**。

They wanted to travel more to make up for lost time during lockdown.

他們想多旅行，以**補回錯過的時間**，因為封鎖期間沒能出門。

After years apart, the friends spent the whole weekend together trying to make up for lost time.

多年未見後，朋友們整個週末都聚在一起，努力**彌補失去的時間**。

I've been so busy with work—now I'm trying to make up for lost time with my family.

我工作太忙了，現在正努力和家人**彌補失去的時間**。

She arrived late to the party but danced all night to make up for lost time.

她晚到派對，但整晚都在跳舞，想要**彌補失去的時間**。