| 词汇 | on time |
| 释义 | Idiom on time Theme: TIME at the scheduled time; at the predicted time.The plane landed right on time.We'll have to hurry to get there on time. Idiom on time when expected or scheduled.If I don't leave right away, I won't get to work on time.Here's Jane, right on time. Now we can go to the movie.The train is almost never on time on the weekend. on time adjective excellent US, 1992on timeAt or before the scheduled or expected time; not late. I know we left later than we meant to, but we'll still get there on time—I know a shortcut! John's never on time, so I always tell him to show up an hour earlier than everyone else. on timebefore the deadline; by the stated time. Please make sure that your essays are completed on time. My taxes were not done on time, so I had to pay a penalty. on time1. Punctually, according to schedule, as in I hope the plane will be on time. [Early 1800s] 2. By paying in installments, on credit, as in They are buying their car on time. The time here refers to the designated period in which payments must be made. [Mid-1800s] (right) on ˈtime(also bang on ˈtime) (informal) at the correct time, neither early nor late; punctual: I always have to wait for you — you’re never on time.The train came in bang on time for once.on time1. According to schedule; punctual or punctually. 2. By paying in installments. |
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