中文词源
time-server 得过且过的人
time,时间，server,服务者。比喻用法。
英文词源
- time-server (n.)
- "one who adapts his manners and opinions to the times," 1580s, from expression serve the time "shape one's views to what is in favor" (1550s), translating Latin tempori servire. See time (n.) + serve (v.).
实用例句
- 1. The " e " in " time " is a silent letter.
- time中的e不发音.
来自《简明英汉词典》
- 2. She studied him for the longest time, looking wryly amused.
- 她面带苦笑，盯着他看了很长时间。
来自柯林斯例句
- 3. In her spare time she read books on cooking.
- 业余时间里她看一些烹饪方面的书籍。
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- 4. She spent a period of time working with people dying of cancer.
- 她有一段时间曾帮助垂危的癌症患者。
来自柯林斯例句
- 5. Mark had for some time been making advances towards her.
- 马克追她已经有一段时间了。
来自柯林斯例句
