It's about time... 该是……的时候了
用法透视
也可以说"It is high time",后面的句子中的动词要用虚拟语气。
支持范例
1. It's about time that he learned to look after himself.
现在该是他学会照顾自己的时候了。
2. It's high time that he was taught a lesson.
现在该是教训他的时候了。
3. Now you are talking, and about time too.
你这话说对了,早就该这么说嘛。
会话记忆
A: I have a complaint to make. The bill you sent me was incorrect. What's more, it isn't the first time.
我要投诉。你们寄给我的帐单错了。况且,这也不是第一次了。
B: Well, I must apologize, madam. We have new computers here, you know.
啊,我向您道歉,夫人。我们这里刚用了新电脑。
A: Don't you think it's about time you got them working properly?
难道你们不认为是时候让它们正常工作了吗?
B: I agree entirely. I assure you it won't happen again.
我完全同意。保证不会再发生这种事了。