timetable
/ˈtaɪmteɪbl/ (bre, ipa) · /ˈtaɪmteɪbl/ (ame, ipa) · /ˈtīm-ˌtā-bəl/ (ame, mw) · /ˈtaɪmˌteɪ.bəl/ (bre, ipa) · /ˈtaɪmˌteɪ.bəl/ (ame, ipa)
timetable — noun
- timetablesingular
- timetablesplural
1. a written plan stating what time each part of a project, event, or series of tas
a written plan stating what time each part of a project, event, or series of tasks is scheduled to happen
The project manager shared the timetable for the new building with the whole team.
collocation: timetable for [project]
According to the timetable, the final report must be submitted by Friday.
according to + timetable
Imran checked the conference timetable to find which workshop he wanted to attend.
The wedding timetable showed the ceremony at two o'clock, followed by dinner at seven.
文法句型
timetable + of + noun phrase
timetable + for + noun phrase
on the timetable
according to the timetable
用法筆記
Often used in project management, event planning, and formal contexts. A timetable is usually more detailed and fixed than a general schedule.
常見錯誤
2. information printed on paper or shown on a screen that tells people when transpo
information printed on paper or shown on a screen that tells people when transport services are scheduled to depart and arrive
Yara looked at the train timetable to see when the last service to Taipei left.
collocation: train timetable
The bus timetable on the wall said the number 42 bus would arrive in ten minutes.
timetable + said + [time detail] (personification)
Pedro checked the ferry timetable every morning before heading to the harbour.
Timetables for high-speed rail can be downloaded from the official website.
- schedule
the preferred term in American English for transport times
- departure board
refers specifically to the electronic or printed display at a station or airport
文法句型
timetable + of + noun phrase
bus / train / flight timetable
check the timetable
用法筆記
In the UK and many Commonwealth countries, 'timetable' is the standard word for transport schedules. In the US, 'schedule' is more common.
常見錯誤
3. a schedule used at a school that shows which subjects are taught in each lesson
a schedule used at a school that shows which subjects are taught in each lesson period of the day or week
Hiro's school timetable showed maths first thing every Monday and Wednesday.
possessive: [name]'s timetable
Amihan checked her timetable to see which classroom she should go to.
The new timetable gave students longer breaks between lessons.
Takeshi's weekly timetable included four hours of science and two hours of art.
- class schedule
the American equivalent; same meaning
- course schedule
used in higher education contexts
- school timetable
emphasises the institution
文法句型
school / class / weekly timetable
timetable + for + noun phrase
on the timetable
用法筆記
This is the standard term in British and Commonwealth schools. In American English, 'class schedule' or simply 'schedule' is more common.
常見錯誤
timetable — verb
- timetablepresent simple I / you / we / they
- timetables3rd person singular
- timetabling-ing form
- timetabledpast simple
1. to decide and arrange the specific time at which an event, activity, or task wil
to decide and arrange the specific time at which an event, activity, or task will take place
The principal timetabled the final exams for the last week of term.
timetabled + noun phrase + for + time
Rafael timetabled his revision sessions to cover each topic before the test.
The meeting was timetabled for Tuesday morning but later moved to Wednesday.
Kofi timetabled a team catch-up every Wednesday afternoon.
- cancel
to decide that a planned event will not happen
文法句型
timetable + noun phrase
be timetabled + for + time
be timetabled + to-infinitive
用法筆記
More common in British English than American English. American speakers typically use 'schedule' instead. The verb is frequently used in the passive voice.