"On time" means at the right time, on schedule, at the time it was planned. (準時,按時,正好在計劃的時間點,反義是錯過計劃的時間點)
"in time" means early enough. The opposite of in time is too late. (比計劃的時間點更早的一段時間,反義是太遲了)
on time 例句
The plane took off on time.
飛機準時起飛。
I hope the meeting starts on time.
我希望會議準時開始。
I arrive at 4:00 PM, I am on time for the interview.
我下午4點到達,我準時參加面試。
in time 例句
We got to the airport in time to have a coffee before checking in.
我們及時趕到機場,在辦理登機手續前喝了杯咖啡。
We'll have to hurry if we want to be in time for the show. 如果我們想趕上演出,就得快點。
I was about to close the door when just in time I remember my key. (at the last moment)
我正要關門,突然我記起了我的鑰匙。(在最後一刻)
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