reclaim one's time

短语

词形变化

reclaimed one's time reclaiming one's time reclaims one's time 三单 reclaims one's time reclaiming one's time 现在分词 reclaimed one's time 过去式 reclaimed one's time 过去分词

释义与例句

v.
  1. 1.

    To assert control over one's allotted time, in order to stop interruptions and regain speaking time during a parliamentary procedure.

    美国 习语 政治
  2. 2.

    To regain control of one's time from distractions, inefficiencies, or the demands of others.

    比喻 引申义

词源

Popularized during congressional hearings by Congresswoman Maxine Waters in 2017.

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