1. it is time + 不定式:表达现在该做某事了。

例句1:It is time to make working plans for the new project.

该是为新项目制订事情操持的时候了。

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2. it is time for somebody + 不定式:某人该做某事了。

例句2:It is time for me to get my second dose of Covid-19 vaccine.

现在是我注射第二剂新冠疫苗的时候了。

3. it is time + 一样平常过去时从句:表达现在或将来该做某事了。

例句3:It is time you visited your parents.

你该去看望你的父母了。

上句话相称于:It is time for you to visit your parents.

这个构造有两种语气,一种语气较强,一种语气较温和,我们来看一下。

例句4:It is high time you found a job to support your family.

你确实该找一份事情养家了。

用 it is high time 表达了一种很强的语气,在翻译时可译为“确实是时候了”。

例句5:It is about time you got married and settled down.

恐怕你该结婚成家了吧。

用 it is about time 表达了一种很温和的语气,在翻译时可译为“恐怕是时候了”