"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.).
雙語例句
1. The " e " in " time " is a silent letter.
time中的e不發(fā)音.
來自《簡(jiǎn)明英漢詞典》
2. She studied him for the longest time, looking wryly amused.
她面帶苦笑，盯著他看了很長(zhǎng)時(shí)間。
來自柯林斯例句
3. In her spare time she read books on cooking.
業(yè)余時(shí)間里她看一些烹飪方面的書籍。
來自柯林斯例句
4. She spent a period of time working with people dying of cancer.
她有一段時(shí)間曾幫助垂危的癌癥患者。
來自柯林斯例句
5. Mark had for some time been making advances towards her.