英語句型學口語069

69. It's about time...
該是······的時候了
用法透視
也可以說"it is high time"，后面的句子中的動詞要用虛擬語氣。
支持范例
1. It's about time that he learned to look after himself.
現(xiàn)在該是他學會照顧自己的時候了。
2. It's high time that he was taught a lesson.
現(xiàn)在該是教訓他的時候了。
3. Now you are talking, and about time too.
你這話說對了，早就該這么說嘛。
會話記憶
A: I have a complaint to make. The bill you sent me was incorrect. What's more, it isn't the first time
我要投訴。你們寄給我的帳單錯了。況且，這也不是第一次了。
B: Well, I must apologize, madam. We have new computers here, you know.
啊，我向您道歉，夫人。我們這里剛用了新電腦。
A: Don't you think it's about time you got them working properly?
難道你們不認為是時候讓它們正常工作了嗎？
B: I agree entirely. I assure you it won't happen again.
我完全同意。保證不會再發(fā)生這種事了。