timing
时间安排,时间选择,计时,时机
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- : Theater. a synchronizing of the various parts of a production for theatrical effect.the result or effect thus achieved. the act of adjusting one's tempo of speaking and moving for dramatic effect.
- : Sports. the control of the speed of a stroke, blow, etc., in order that it may reach its maximum at the proper moment.
- : the selecting of the best time or speed for doing something in order to achieve the desired or maximum result: I went to ask for a raise, but my timing was bad, since the boss had indigestion.
- : an act or instance of observing and recording the elapsed time of an act, contest, process, etc.
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Examples
In May, Peloton Chief Executive Officer John Foley said Covid-19 forced the company to rethink its product launch timing.
It's the latest sign of a long-simmering dispute within the government about the timing and scope of the government's attack on the Silicon Valley behemoth.
The timing of the high-profile campaign has stoked lively discussions about food shortages.
Finally, the timing of the outbreaks also likely contributed to the national story.
The timing of these events helps planetary scientists to monitor the movements of the Martian moons and to predict their fate.
To the uninitiated, this might smack of poor taste and inappropriate timing.
When Lewis was shipped off to Vietnam, his son was just three months old, and the timing of the assignment worried Lewis.
The estimated ship date of the gadget is December 2014—perfect timing to say sayonara to smoking forever.
That is, if Republicans have a history of timing their exits, then so should Democrats.
For Ankara to allow a suicide bomber through to launch a flagrant attack at this moment also would appear to be odd timing.
Grace can only be gained by a perfect timing of the steps to the music, and also evenness of step.
His idea of wit, claims we have occupied camp all summer for sake of timing burros when they come to waterhole.
An amateur photographer insists that a timing clock in the darkroom is a needless luxury.
Aviation engines are timed by using a timing disc attached to the crank-shaft as they are not provided with fly-wheels.
It is difficult to provide sufficient clearance when using a chain without rendering the timing less accurate and positive.