"time is of the essence" 怎么发音
expression
TYME iz uhv thee ESS-uhns
TYME iz ov thee ESS-uhns
释义
This expression means that it is very important to do something quickly or within a certain time limit; any delay could cause problems or failure.
IPA 音标
美式英语
ˈtaɪm/ /ˈɪz/, /ɪz/ /ˈəv/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈɛsəns
英式英语
tˈaɪm/ /ˈɪz/ /ˈɒv/ /ðə, ði/ /ˈɛsəns
简化发音
美式
TYME iz uhv thee ESS-uhns
英式
TYME iz ov thee ESS-uhns
语境中听
In this contract, time is of the essence.
When shipping food, time is of the essence.
Please respond quickly, time is of the essence.
We have to finish this before noon—time is of the essence.