big time (also big-time)

• 1. 

  ADJ You can use big time to refer to the highest level of an activity or sport where you can achieve the greatest amount of success or importance. If you describe a person as big time, you mean they are successful and important. 第一流的; 最高级别的 [非正式]

  例：

  He took a long time to settle in to big-time football.

  他花了很长时间才在第一流的足球运动中立足。

• 2. 

  N-SING If someone hits the big time, they become famous or successful in a particular area of activity. (活动、职业等的) 顶峰 [非正式]

  例：

  He hit the big time with films such as Ghost and Dirty Dancing.

  他因《人鬼情未了》和《热舞》两部影片而到达了顶峰。

• 3. 

  ADV You can use big time if you want to emphasize the importance or extent of something that has happened. 极度 [非正式] [ADV after v]

  例：

  Mike Edwards has tasted success big time.

  迈克·爱德华兹已尝过飞黄腾达的滋味。