Phrase
time of year
noun
一年中的某个特定时期。
- 1.
A particular period in the year.
一年中的某个特定时期。
In use
Spring is my favorite time of year because the weather is mild.
For farmers, harvest is the busiest time of year.
The beach is crowded at certain times of year, especially in summer.
at this time of year
常用于指当前或特定的季节或时期。
The weather is usually warm at this time of year.
每年这个时候天气通常很暖和。
the time of year when ...
后接定语从句，说明该时期的特点。
Autumn is the time of year when leaves change color.
秋天是树叶变色的季节。
that time of year
指代双方已知的某个特定时期。
I always get busy around that time of year.
每年那段时间我总是很忙。
time of year for ...
后接名词短语，表示该时期适合的活动。
It's the time of year for harvest festivals.
这是庆祝丰收节的时节。
Common mistakes
In this time of year, we go skiing.At this time of year, we go skiing.
汉语中常说'在一年中的这个时候'，但英语中介词'at'用于表示特定的时间点或时期，'in'则用于较长的时段（如月份、季节）。因此应使用'at'。
This is best time of year.This is the best time of year.
形容词最高级'best'前必须加定冠词'the'，这是英语语法规则。汉语中没有冠词，学习者容易遗漏。
Connections
Learner notes
Grammar Note
通常与特定季节或事件连用，如 'this time of year'
Learn the forms together
页面下方列出了常见词形变化。学习时注意它们在句子中的语法位置。
Dictionary facts from ECDICT, WIKTIONARY.