Time Flashcards
Abrupt
Sudden and unexpected, often in an unpleasant way
Anachronism
Sth is no longer suitable for or relevant to modern times
Antique
Old and valuable
Antique (n)
An old object is valuable because it is rare, beautiful or well made
Chronological
Arranged or described in the order in which events happened
Contemporary
Alive or existing at the same time as a particular event or person
Contemporary (n)
Someone alive at the same time as a particular event or person
Elapse
If time elapses, it passes
Instantaneous
Immediate
Interim
Intended to last or perform an activity only until someone or something permanent or final is available (tạm thời)
Lapse
A short or temporary period when you fail or forget to do things in the right way (lầm lẫn)
Interval
A period of time between two events
A short break between play or concert
Lapse (v)
To stop gradually or for a short time (tạm dừng)
If an official document, decision, or right lapses, it is no longer effective
Long-standing
Having existed for a long time
Obsolete
No longer used because of being replaced by sth newer and more effective (lỗi thời)
Overdue
If sth is overdue, it should have arrived/ been done/ been paid/ etc before now ( quá hạn)
Phase
A particular period of time during the development of sth (giai đoạn)
Prompt
Immediate or quick
Happening or arriving at exactly a particular time (đúng giờ)
Provisional
Intended to be temporary and likely to be changed when other arrangements are made (tạm thời)
If an arrangement is provisional, the people involved have not yet said that they definitely want to do it (không thay đổi)
Seasonal
Available only during a particular time of the year (thời vụ)
Suitable or typical of the time of year, it is now
Simultaneous
Happening or done at the same time (đồng thời)
Span
The amount of time that sth lasts
Span (v)
To last for a particular period of time, especially for a long period
Spell
A period of time, usually a short one
Stint
A period of time spent doing sth
Subsequent
Happening or coming after sth else (xảy ra sau đó)
Timely (adj)
At the most suitable time (đúng lúc)
Vintage
A vintage object is old but kept in good condition because it is interesting or attractive
Showing the best or most typical qualities of someone
Vintage (n)
All the wine produced in a particular year, or the year it was produced
The time when sth was produced
