It's about time... 該是……的時候了
用法透視也可以說"It is high time",後面的句子中的動詞要用虛擬語氣。
支持範例
1. It's about time that he learned to look afterhimself. 現在該是他學會照顧自己的時候了。
2. It's high time that he was taught a lesson. 現在該是教訓他的時候了。
3. Now you are talking, and about time too. 你這話說對了,早就該這麼說嘛。
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 firsttime.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。我們這裡剛用了新電腦。
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。保證不會再發生這種事了。
complaint n. 抱怨,訴苦;抱怨,怨言;申訴,控告;疾病 entirely ad. 完全,全然,一概