after a time

after a time的音标是[ˈɑːftəraɪ tuː]，基本翻译是“过了一段时间之后”，速记技巧是“af t/t”。

After a time 的词源：

After a time 意为“一段时间之后”，这个词源自英语单词“after”和“time”。

变化形式：

1. After可以变化为副词，表示在某个时间之后，time则可以变化为名词，表示时间。

相关单词：

1. time-honored（古老的，有悠久历史的）

2. time-tested（经过时间考验的）

3. time-consuming（耗费时间的）

4. time-limited（有时间限制的）

5. time-out（暂停）

6. timed（定时）

7. timetable（时间表）

8. at one"s own pace at one"s own time（自己掌握节奏，自己掌握时间）

9. time-honored tradition（古老的传统）

10. time-related（与时间有关的）

举例说明其使用场景：After a time, the children grew tired and asked to stop playing.（一段时间后，孩子们累了，要求停止玩耍。）在这个句子中，“after a time”表示一段时间之后，强调了时间的流逝。

常用短语：

1. after a while

2. after some time

3. after a period of time

4. after a short while

5. after a long time

6. after some time has passed

7. after some time had passed

例句：

1. After a while, she calmed down and we were able to talk about the issue.

2. After some time, she realized that she had been wrong and apologized to me.

3. After a period of time, we realized that we needed to make some changes in our relationship.

4. After a short while, the rain stopped and we were able to continue our walk.

5. After a long time, I realized that I had been too hard on myself and needed to be kinder to myself.

6. After some time had passed, she found the courage to ask for a divorce.

7. After some time had gone by, we realized that we had grown closer as a result of our struggles.

英文小作文：

Time is a valuable asset, and it can bring about changes in our lives that we may not expect. After a long period of time, I realized that I had been too hard on myself and needed to be kinder to myself. I started to appreciate the moments of happiness and joy that I had been missing out on all along. I realized that life is not about achieving success or making a lot of money, but about enjoying the journey and cherishing the moments that make us feel alive. I am grateful for the experiences that have shaped me and taught me valuable lessons about life. Now, I am more aware of the importance of taking time to appreciate the beauty of life and cherishing every moment that passes by.