time is of the essence
中文释义
时间至关重要，必须迅速。
Acting quickly is crucial because time is limited.
常用搭配
- here time is of the essence时间紧迫
- when time is of the essence分秒必争时
- stress that time is of the essence强调时限
例句
- In a fire, time is of the essence.发生火灾时，时间就是一切。
- For this bid, time is of the essence.这次投标，时间至关重要。