核心问题
请讲一讲上面两个介词短语的区别。
词典解答
after time 是个成语,意思是:“迟到”“超过规定时间”,而 after a time 的意思则是“过了
一段时间”。请比较：
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We cannot wait for anyone who arrives after time. (Wood) 我们绝不等待任何迟到的人。
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The publican was fined for selling beer after time. (Wood) 这位酒店老板因出售过期啤酒而被罚了款。
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I didn't care for the place at first, but after a time I got to like it. 起初我不喜欢这个地方，但过了一段时间我便喜欢上它了。