gain time

短语

走得快, 赢得时间

词形变化

gain times 复数 gain times gained time gaining time gains time 三单 gains time gaining time 现在分词 gained time 过去式 gained time 过去分词

释义与例句

n.
  1. 1.

    A reduction of a prisoner’s sentence due to exemplary behavior or participation in a rehabilitation program during incarceration.

    可数 不可数 法律
v.
  1. 1.

    To cause a delay by a circuitous mode of procedure in order to obtain more time than is available.

    习语 不及物
  2. 2.

    To make up time lost; of a clock or watch, to run fast.