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。

双语例句

• Hormones can in fact control behavior on a very short ( minute) timescale, and the output of the nervous system is modulated by hormonal state.
  激素事实上也能在很短的时间尺度上（分钟级）控制行为，而神经系统的输出也受激素状态所调节。
• In the list to the right, select the time period for the timescale.
  请在右侧的列表中为时间刻度选择时间段。
• But for day timescale, the effect of radiation can be neglected.
  但在日尺度上，辐射的作用可以不计。
• Click to apply the timescale settings to the view.
  单击此处可将时间刻度设置应用于视图。
• Select the type of Gantt Chart whose bar styles and timescale you want to specify.
  请选择要设置其条形图样式和时间刻度的甘特图类型。
• The timescale over which these changes have occurred.
  发生这些变化的时段。
• Specify the bar styles and timescale for Gantt Charts For more information about formatting your Gantt Chart, search Help for Gantt Chart.
  设置甘特图的条形图样式和时间刻度有关设置甘特图格式的详细信息，请搜索甘特图的帮助。
• He gave no timescale for these steps.
  他没有给出这些步骤的时间表。
• Expands or collapses the timescale for the section on the right side of the table.
  展开或折叠表格右侧部分的时间刻度。
• But he did not lay out a timescale for his plan.
  但是对于无核化进程他却没有一个明确的计划表。