It's about time... 該是……的時候了
用法透視
也可以說"It is high time",后面的句子中的動詞要用虛擬語氣。
支持范例
1. It's about time that he learned to look after himself.
現(xiàn)在該是他學(xué)會照顧自己的時候了。
2. It's high time that he was taught a lesson.
現(xiàn)在該是教訓(xùn)他的時候了。
3. Now you are talking, and about time too.
你這話說對了,早就該這么說嘛。
會話記憶
A: I have a complaint to make. The bill you sent me was incorrect. What's more, it isn't the first time.
我要投訴。你們寄給我的帳單錯了。況且,這也不是第一次了。
B: Well, I must apologize, madam. We have new computers here, you know.
啊,我向您道歉,夫人。我們這里剛用了新電腦。
A: Don't you think it's about time you got them working properly?
難道你們不認為是時候讓它們正常工作了嗎?
B: I agree entirely. I assure you it won't happen again.
我完全同意。保證不會再發(fā)生這種事了。