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One at a time Meaning in English

expression

ˈwən/ /ˈæt/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈtaɪm
WUHN-uht-uh-TYM
wˈɒn/ /ˈæt/ /æɪ/ /tˈaɪm
WON-uht-uh-TYM

释义

Used to describe doing or handling things sequentially, dealing with one thing before moving onto the next. Often said to encourage patience or order.

用法与细微差别

Common in everyday conversation to encourage order, especially with groups or tasks. It’s sometimes used as a polite instruction: 'Please, one at a time.' Often used when several people are speaking, or to emphasize patience in completing steps.

例句

Please come in one at a time.

basic

Take the cookies one at a time.

basic

Let's answer the questions one at a time.

basic

Guys, talk one at a time so I can hear you.

natural

If you try to carry all those bags, just do it one at a time.

natural

Life can feel overwhelming, so take things one at a time.

natural