timescale

英 [ˈtaɪmskeɪl]

美 [ˈtaɪmskeɪl]

n.  (事情发生或完成所需要的)一段时间，期限

复数：timescales　

BNC.12277 / COCA.27355

牛津词典

noun

• （事情发生或完成所需要的）一段时间，期限
  the period of time that it takes for sth to happen or be completed
  1. What's the timescale for the project?
     这个项目的工期是多长？

柯林斯词典

• N-COUNT 时段;时标;时间表
  Thetimescaleof an event is the length of time during which it happens or develops.
  1. The likelihood is that these companies now will show excellent profits on a two-year time scale…
     如今这些公司很可能会在两年内创造丰厚的利润。
  2. He gave no timescale for these steps.
     他没有给出这些步骤的时间表。

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