1. the usual time when someone goes to bed
通常上床睡覺的時間
My bedtime is 10 o'clock on school nights.
我上學日的就寢時間是十點鐘。
It's past your bedtime, you should go to sleep.
已經超過你的就寢時間了，你該去睡覺了。
Bedtime Meaning（定義、用法、例句與發音）
bedtime
noun
快速理解
What does "Bedtime" mean?What are 2-3 core uses of "Bedtime"?
指通常上床睡覺的時間，也指與睡前相關的活動或時刻。
- 1
就寢時間
EN: the usual time when someone goes to bed
翻譯: 指一個人通常上床睡覺的固定時間。
- 2
睡前時段
EN: the period or activities just before going to sleep
翻譯: 指上床睡覺前的那段時間，或該時段進行的活動（如讀故事）。
- 3
用於兒童
EN: used especially for children's sleep routine
翻譯: 特別用於指兒童的睡眠作息與相關規定。
小提醒：注意 'bedtime' 是一個不可數名詞，通常不與 'a' 連用，例如說 'It's bedtime'，而不是 'It's a bedtime'。
發音（How to Pronounce "Bedtime" in English）
How to pronounce "Bedtime" in English?"Bedtime" US vs UK pronunciation
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Real-life Examples of "Bedtime" from YouTube Videos
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“So they answered my emails, They answered my phone, They argued with my wife for me and they read my son bedtime stories.”
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Definitions（定義）
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2. the period or activities just before going to bed, especially for children
（尤指兒童的）睡前時段或睡前活動
We read a story as part of the bedtime routine.
我們會讀一個故事作為睡前慣例的一部分。
She always asks for a glass of water at bedtime.
她總是在睡前要一杯水。
3. used to describe something suitable for or associated with the time of going to bed
用於形容適合或與就寢時間相關的事物
This is my favorite bedtime tea.
這是我最喜歡的睡前茶。
He put on his bedtime socks to keep his feet warm.
他穿上了他的睡前襪來保暖雙腳。
Grammar & Patterns（句型）
What are common sentence patterns for "Bedtime"?How to make natural sentences with "Bedtime"?
| Pattern | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| at + bedtime | 在就寢時間 | The story is read at bedtime. (故事是在就寢時間朗讀的。) |
| before + bedtime | 在就寢前 | Avoid caffeine before bedtime. (就寢前避免攝取咖啡因。) |
| after + bedtime | 在就寢後 | The noise continued long after bedtime. (噪音在就寢後持續了很久。) |
| past + (one's) bedtime | 超過（某人的）就寢時間 | The children are up past their bedtime. (孩子們超過就寢時間還沒睡。) |
| bedtime + for + [person/group] | 為（某人/群體）設定的就寢時間 | Bedtime for toddlers is usually around 8 PM. (幼兒的就寢時間通常在晚上八點左右。) |
| set/establish a bedtime | 設定/建立一個就寢時間 | It's important to set a consistent bedtime. (設定一個固定的就寢時間很重要。) |
| miss + (one's) bedtime | 錯過（某人的）就寢時間 | I missed my bedtime because of the movie. (我因為看電影而錯過了就寢時間。) |
用法說明
How is "Bedtime" different from similar structures?What usage mistakes are common with "Bedtime"?
bedtime 與 bed time
- bedtime 是一個不可數名詞，指「就寢時間」這個概念或習慣。它通常作為一個複合名詞使用，前面不加冠詞或使用所有格（如 his bedtime）。
- bed time（分開寫）雖然有時在非正式場合可見，但在標準英語中並不常見。使用分開的寫法可能會讓人覺得是指「床的時間」這種字面意思，而非「就寢時間」。
- 在片語中，bedtime 常與其他名詞結合，形成固定的複合名詞，如 bedtime story（睡前故事）、bedtime routine（睡前慣例）。
對比範例： EN: It's past your bedtime; you should go to sleep. 翻譯: 已經超過你的就寢時間了，你該去睡覺了。
EN:Reading a bedtime story helps him relax.
翻譯:讀一個睡前故事能幫助他放鬆。
總結建議
建議統一使用複合名詞 bedtime 來表達「就寢時間」，避免使用分開的寫法 bed time。
易混淆對比
What is the difference between "Bedtime" and similar words?How to choose "Bedtime" vs alternatives?
bedtime vs sleep
「bedtime」指的是預定上床睡覺的「時間點」，而「sleep」指的是「睡眠」這個狀態或行為本身。
bedtime vs nighttime
「bedtime」是個人化的就寢時刻，而「nighttime」泛指夜晚這段時間。
bedtime vs curfew
「bedtime」通常是自願或家庭內部的就寢規定，而「curfew」是官方或權威施加的夜間外出禁令。
口語用法
How is "Bedtime" used in spoken English?What is the spoken vs formal difference for "Bedtime"?
引述
在轉述對話或想法時，用來指稱「睡覺時間」這個概念。 EN: She said, "It's past my bedtime," and went upstairs. 翻譯: 她說：「已經超過我的睡覺時間了。」然後就上樓了。
EN:I could hear my mom's voice in my head telling me it was bedtime.
翻譯:我腦海中彷彿能聽到媽媽的聲音，告訴我該睡覺了。
語氣強調
透過重音或語調強調，表達對規律作息的重視，或對延遲睡覺的不贊同。 EN: But it's already past your bedtime! 翻譯: 但現在已經超過你的睡覺時間了耶！
EN:Come on, just one more story? No way, it's bedtime.
翻譯:拜託啦，再講一個故事嘛？不行，睡覺時間到了。
停頓填充
在思考或組織句子時，用來暫時填充對話空檔，通常會拉長發音或稍作停頓。 EN: So, after the movie... bedtime... that's when we realized the keys were missing. 翻譯: 所以，看完電影後…睡覺時間…我們那時才發現鑰匙不見了。
EN:The routine is: bath, then story, then... bedtime.
翻譯:我們的流程是：洗澡，然後講故事，接著…就是睡覺時間。
正式寫作注意：在正式或學術寫作中，應避免使用上述口語化的引述或填充停頓技巧。建議使用更精確、結構完整的句子來表達時間或作息安排，例如「就寢時間」、「預定的睡眠時間」等。
常見短語
What common collocations use "Bedtime"?What fixed phrases with "Bedtime" should I remember?
bedtime story
noun
睡前故事
bedtime routine
noun
睡前慣例/睡前儀式
past one's bedtime
prepositional phrase
超過就寢時間
bedtime snack
noun
睡前點心
set a bedtime
verb phrase
設定就寢時間
bedtime reading
noun
睡前閱讀
push back bedtime
verb phrase
延後就寢時間
常見錯誤
What are common mistakes with "Bedtime"?Which "Bedtime" sentences look correct but are wrong?
×My bedtime is 10 o'clock.
✓My bedtime is at 10 o'clock.
When stating a specific time for an event, the preposition 'at' is required. 'Bedtime' is the concept or the event, so we need 'at' to introduce the specific time it occurs.
×It's time for the bedtime.
✓It's time for bedtime.
'Bedtime' is generally used as an uncountable noun when referring to the general concept or the usual time to go to bed. We do not use the definite article 'the' in this common phrase.
×I read a book on my bedtime.
✓I read a book at bedtime.
The correct preposition for the period/time when something happens is 'at'. 'On my bedtime' is incorrect because we use 'on' for specific days or dates, not for a recurring time of day.
×She told a bedtime story for her daughter.
✓She told her daughter a bedtime story.
The verb 'tell' typically follows the pattern 'tell someone something'. While 'tell a story for someone' is understandable, the more natural and common structure is the double object construction: 'tell someone a story'.
×We should keep a regular bedtime.
✓We should keep a regular bedtime schedule.
While 'keep bedtime' might be understood, it is more precise and natural to say 'keep a regular bedtime schedule' or 'have a regular bedtime'. 'Bedtime' itself is the time, not the habit or routine.
×What is your son's bed time?
✓What is your son's bedtime?
'Bedtime' is a standard closed compound noun. Writing it as two separate words ('bed time') is a common spelling error. It should always be written as one word.
詞形變化
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