(concept of) time · (duration of) time · (point in) time

shí jiān

sh+í·2nd tonej+iān·1st tone

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Our eyes take time to adjust to the darkness.

我们的眼睛需要时间来适应黑暗。

As time went on, rules were added to the game to make it safer.

随着时间的推移，比赛增加了规则以使之更安全。

We have plenty of time tonight.

今晚我们有充分的时间。

Could you spare me a few minutes?

你能为我腾出几分钟时间吗?

I don't know if I'll have time to do it.

我不知道我是否有时间做。

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