"time is of the essence" in Chinese (Simplified)

• 时间至关重要

Definition

这个表达意思是在特定情况下必须尽快行动，任何拖延都可能导致问题或失败。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))

非常正式，多出现在商务、法律、合同等语境。强调时限的重要性，不适合日常闲谈。常见于正式文件和协议。

Examples

In this contract, time is of the essence.

在本合同中，**时间至关重要**。

When shipping food, time is of the essence.

运输食品时，**时间至关重要**。

Please respond quickly, time is of the essence.

请尽快回复，**时间至关重要**。

We have to finish this before noon—time is of the essence.

我们必须在中午前完成——**时间至关重要**。

If you want to buy those tickets, time is of the essence—they sell out fast!

如果你想买那些票，**时间至关重要**——卖得很快！

Remember, in medical emergencies, time is of the essence.

记住，在医疗紧急情况下，**时间至关重要**。