| 单词 | time is of the essence |
| 释义 | time is of the essenceDefinition A provision often included in construction, supply, transport, and other types of contracts to stress the punctual completion of the job (or repayment of a loan) as a vital element of the performance of the contract. Any failure to complete the work (or to pay the sums) within stated time limits may constitute breach of the contract. Use 'time is of the essence' in a Sentence"You have until the end of July to finish the job, and time is of the essence," proclaimed the site manager to his team of construction workers. When a patient is experiencing severe chest pain, time is of the essence to institute measures to reestablish coronary blood flow and avoid further cardiac ischemia. You may be in a situation where time is of the essence and you will have to put in extra hours to finish. |
| 随便看 |
|
英汉经管词典收录了27404条经济管理类英汉双解词条，基本涵盖了经济学、管理学、金融学、会计学、证券期货、商务活动等领域的常用英语单词及短语词组的翻译及用法，是学习及工作的有利工具。