timing
timing — 名詞
1. the specific moment when something happens, chosen because it is a good or suita
時機
事件發生的時間點
the specific moment when something happens, chosen because it is a good or suitable time for it.
The timing of the wedding was moved to spring because of the weather.
婚禮的時機改到了春天，因為天氣的緣故。
the timing of [event] — specifying which event
Karim questioned the timing of the announcement since finals were that week.
Karim 質疑那項宣布的時機，因為那週正好是期末考。
Iris launched the sun-lotion campaign in October, but the timing was wrong since beach season was over.
Iris 在十月推出防曬乳的行銷活動，但時機不對——海灘季節已經結束了。
Good timing helped the company launch its app just before the holiday rush.
良好的時機幫助公司在假期旺季之前推出了應用程式。
The timing of the train strike caused chaos for thousands of morning commuters.
火車罷工的時機造成數千名通勤族早上陷入混亂。
- scheduling
more formal; refers to the act of planning times for events rather than the moment itself
- moment
a specific point in time, but without the sense of suitability that 'timing' carries
文法句型
the timing of [event]
用法筆記
Often followed by 'of' to specify the event or action whose moment is being discussed (the timing of the announcement, the timing of the decision). Frequently modified by adjectives like 'good,' 'bad,' 'perfect,' or 'poor.'
常見錯誤
2. the fixed hours during which a person normally works or a business is open to se
營業時間
固定上班或營業的時段
the fixed hours during which a person normally works or a business is open to serve customers.
The clinic timing is from eight in the morning until six at night.
診所的營業時間是早上八點到晚上六點。
[place] timing — the business hours of a specific place
Nellie checked the museum timing on the website before her visit.
Nellie 去之前在網站上查了博物館的開放時間。
The bank changed its timing and now opens an hour later on Mondays.
那家銀行調整了營業時間，現在星期一晚一個小時開門。
What are the timings for the post office on Saturdays?
郵局星期六的營業時間是幾點到幾點？
- hours
more common in American English; less formal
- opening hours
common in British English for businesses; more explicit
- business hours
neutral term, used in both American and British English
文法句型
[place] timing
timing of [place]
用法筆記
Primarily used in British English; American English prefers 'hours,' 'business hours,' or 'opening hours.' Sense 2 may sound unnatural to American readers. The plural form 'timings' is sometimes used interchangeably in this sense (What are the pub's timings?).
常見錯誤
3. the inborn or developed ability to pick the most effective instant for an action
時機掌握
在最恰當時機行動的能力
the inborn or developed ability to pick the most effective instant for an action or remark, making the outcome as strong as possible.
The comedian's timing was so precise that every joke got a big laugh.
那位喜劇演員的時機掌握非常精準，每個笑話都引來滿場大笑。
Élise showed perfect timing when she asked for a promotion after the big sale.
Élise 在年度大促之後提出升遷要求，展現了完美的時機掌握。
perfect / excellent / impeccable timing — strong adjective modifiers
A football goalkeeper needs excellent timing to dive and save penalties.
足球守門員需要有極佳的時機掌握才能撲救十二碼球。
Sari's timing in the debate helped her respond before her opponent could speak.
Sari 在辯論賽中的時機掌握讓她總能在對手發言之前回應。
Lakan's good social timing at the team dinner meant he waited until the laughter stopped before speaking.
在團隊聚餐時，Lakan 展現了良好的社交時機掌握，等大家笑完之後才開口。
文法句型
have (good/perfect/excellent) timing
[activity] timing
用法筆記
Frequently appears with strong positive or negative adjectives (impeccable timing, terrible timing). The skill can be innate (natural timing) or developed through practice. Common in contexts like comedy, sports, and business negotiations.
常見錯誤
4. the capacity to keep a steady pulse in music and to perform each note at the exa
節奏感
音樂中保持正確速度與節拍的能力
the capacity to keep a steady pulse in music and to perform each note at the exact instant required by the piece.
The drummer's steady timing kept the whole band playing together.
鼓手穩定的節奏感讓整個樂團的演奏保持一致。
Nia used a metronome every day to improve her timing on the violin.
Nia 每天使用節拍器來提升她拉小提琴的節奏感。
improve (your / one's) timing on [instrument]
The choir director said the tenor section needs to fix their timing.
合唱團指揮說男高音聲部需要修正他們的節奏感。
Astrid's timing was slightly off during the fast part of the piano sonata.
Astrid 在鋼琴奏鳴曲的快板段落節奏感稍微不穩。
Musicians in a band must listen closely to each other to keep good timing.
樂團裡的樂手必須仔細聆聽彼此，才能保持良好的節奏感。
文法句型
keep timing
work on (your) timing
timing on [instrument]
用法筆記
Often used with verbs like 'keep,' 'improve,' 'work on,' or 'fix.' A metronome is the most common tool for practising timing. Contrast with 'rhythm,' which refers to the pattern of long and short notes; 'timing' focuses on speed and steadiness.