The underlying assumption was that the time saved would be used instead for activities that would improve the social and economic development of the communities.
相反，潜在假设是节省下来的时间将用于促进社区的社会和经济发展活动。
For the first time in the World Cup finals, lots had to be drawn to decide who would finish second and third.
世界杯决赛中首次由抽签决定谁将获得第二名和第三名。
Barcelona will be hoping to bring the trophy back to Spain (sorry, Catalonia) for the first time.
巴塞罗那将会希望第一次把奖杯带回西班牙（抱歉，是卡塔洛尼亚）。
In a few hours' time one of the world's most famous boxers will be fighting here for the first time.
再过几个小时，世界最著名的拳击手之一将首次在这里参加比赛。
Hook felt a gloomy desire to make his dying speech, lest presently there should be no time for it.
胡克有一种沮丧的欲望，想发表他的临终遗言，唯恐马上就没有时间了。
For someone always on-the-go who may not have time for a meal, a protein snack bar can be a good option for occasional meal replacement.
对于那些总是忙个不停、没有时间吃饭的人来说，蛋白质棒是偶尔代替正餐的不二之选。
That may be a hint that yawn evolved as a social cue—"time for us all to go to bed".
也许这是打哈欠进化为社交线索的一种暗示——“到我们大家睡觉的时间了”。
Even those short of time or money should be encouraged to cook for themselves and their family.
即使有些人缺少时间和金钱，我们也应当鼓励他们为自己和他们的家人做饭。
Because they were bipedal, their arms were free to evolve flapping flight, which cannot be said for other reptiles of their time.
因为它们是两足动物，它们的手臂可以自由地进化出拍打的翅膀，这在当时的爬行动物中是不可能的。
For the brave people on board, close to this massive object, time would be slowed down.
对于船上勇敢的人来说，靠近这个巨大的物体，时间会慢下来。
"It must be getting on for luncheon time," he remarked to the Otter.
“肯定是快到吃午饭的时间了。”他对水獭奥特说。
That, at least, is some comfort at a time when our national economy seems to be searching for its next story line.
当下，我们的国民经济似乎正在寻找下一个“故事情节”，这至少是一种安慰。
The various communication options at our fingertips today can be good for convenience and productivity—and at the same time very troublesome.
如今，我们指尖上的各种沟通选择对于便利性和效率是有好处的——同时却非常令人烦恼。
While Europe's monarchies will no doubt be smart enough to survive for some time to come, it is the British royals who have most to fear from the Spanish example.
尽管欧洲的君主们的智慧无疑会让他们足以在未来一段时间内生存下来，但对于英国王室来说，他们最担心的就是重蹈西班牙的覆辙。
He'll be sold again, by the way, a third time, for $2000.00, in Mobile, Alabama, at the Mobile Slave Jail.
他又将被卖掉，顺便说一下，第三次，他被卖了两千美元，在亚拉巴马州莫比尔的莫比尔奴隶监狱。
We knew that nine out of ten people walking into that store would be learning about Skullcandy for the first time.
我们知道走进那家商店的十个人中有九个是第一次了解Skullcandy。
Though "easy" may be welcome, unluckily it's of little use for any long time development of reading skills and the general language level.
虽然“简单”可能是受欢迎的，但不幸的是，它对长期发展阅读技能和一般语言水平几乎没有用处。
If he had received support at the time he asked for it, he would still be with us.
如果他当时能获得所要求的帮助，他应该还是和我们在一起。
Coffman and district officials last week agreed on a state emergency plan freeing up a $9.8 million loan that enabled the payroll to be met for 2,700 teachers and staff in time for the holidays.
Coffman和地区官员上周达成了一项州紧急计划，释放了980万美元的贷款，使2700名教师和工作人员的工资能够在假期及时发放。
In addition, it is necessary to apply for graduation when you near the time that you will be completing your graduation requirements.
此外，当你快要满足毕业要求的时候，有必要去申请毕业。
Oil or vinegar based salad can be stored for a long period of time without refrigeration.
含油或醋的沙拉可以储存很长一段时间，而且不需要冷藏。
Despite the tremendous challenges from online retailing, traditional retailing will be here to stay for quite some time.
尽管传统零售面临着网上零售带来的巨大挑战，但它在相当长一段时间内仍将存在。
An obstacle, setback or delay means only one thing: it's not time for your goal to be completed yet.
一个障碍、挫败或延迟只意味着一件事：现在还不是你实现目标的时候。
The college years are supposed to be a time for important growth in autonomy and the development of adult identity.
大学时光应该是学生的自主性得到重要成长以及逐渐变成熟的时期。
The bill would have passed this time but for congressional maneuverings and is expected to be reintroduced and to pass next year.
这次要不是国会的周旋，该法案就会通过了。这一法案预计将于明年再次引入并获得通过。
Both these devices worked well in sunny climates; but in northern Europe, the sun may be hidden by clouds for weeks at a time, while temperatures vary not only seasonally but from day to night.
这两种装置在阳光充足的气候条件下工作良好；但在北欧，太阳可能一次被云层遮挡数周，而温度不仅随着季节变化，而且还随着昼夜变化。
As the smallest child of his family, Alex is always longing for the time when he should be able to be independent.
作为家里最小的孩子，亚历克斯总是渴望自己能够独立的那一天。
I'll have to work really long hours and be away from my family for long stretches of time, but, on the flip side, I'll get the opportunity to travel around the world.
我将不得不长时间工作并长时间远离家人，但另一方面，我将有机会环游世界。
It must be near the time for dinner.
一定快到吃晚饭的时候了。
A "time in" can be the great time for the children to learn through mistakes.
“家长陪伴”是孩子们从错误中学习的最好时间。
应用推荐