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Collins Chinese-English Dictionary

随时 [suíshí]
  1. 1. adverb at any time

Comprehensive Chinese-English Dictionary

随时 [suíshí]
  1. 1. at any time; at all times
    随时都可以来。
    Come any time (or whenever) you like. or You are welcome at all times.
  2. 2. whenever necessary; as the occasion demands
    随时纠正错误
    correct mistakes as soon as they occur

Contemporary Standard Chinese Dictionary

随时 [suíshí]
  1. 1. 时时刻刻
    随时准备着
    随时注意。
  2. 2. 随即;适时
    发现问题,随时处理。

Examples

随时纠正错误
correct mistakes as soon as they occur
随时随地都要注意卫生。
Pay attention to hygiene at all times and all places.
这种支票,可以在全国范围内随时通兑或交换。
This kind of check can be cashed or exchanged at any time anywhere in the country.
潮湿地区的花岗岩,水分已深深浸入内部,随时会崩解。
The granite from damp regions breaks apart easily as moisture goes deep inside it.
古代凡修国史、实录、会要等,均随时设置编修官。
In ancient times, historiographers were in charge of writing the national history, memoirs, and minutes.
穿好登山服,我们随时准备出发!
Put on your mountaineering clothes. We are ready to go any minute!
这本书的雕版已经刻好了,随时可以印刷。
This book's engraved copy has been finished and we can start printing at any time.
在火药库附近没有及时熄灭烟火,就留下了祸种,随时会引起火灾。
Those unextinguished butts near the powder magazine could cause a fire at any time.
江防一定要作到位,这样才能随时保证长江沿岸居民的安全。
We must ensure the safety of residents along the Yangtze River by building defensive works.

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nciku Note

The adverbs indicating time

The adverbs indicating time

An adverb is used to modify the adjective or verb as an adverbial adjunct, it should be put before them. Verbs or even nouns ending with character "地" de and functioning as adverbs remain to be regarded as adjectives.

A part of adverbs can indicate time, such as "刚才" gāngcái , "刚刚" gānggāng , "已经" yǐjīng , "早" zǎo , "就" jiù , "正在" zhèngzài , "马上" mǎshàng , "一直" yìzhí , "老是" lǎoshì , and so on.
(1) 他已经 走了。
(2) 他就吃完饭了。
(3) 我一直 没有说话。
(4) 我从来 没有怀疑过他。
(5) 我永远 不会忘记那个人。
(6) 他的病已经 好了。
(7) 比赛结果 在后天公布。

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