at a time

alla volta, per volta

In gruppi del numero indicato, a ogni operazione o turno.

In inglese semplice: In groups of the stated number during each action or turn.

• Come in one at a time.
• He carried the boxes two at a time.
• Only three people can use the lift at a time.

Sinonimi: at once, together

Espressioni comuni: one at a time, two at a time

di seguito, senza interruzione

Per tutta la durata indicata, senza interruzioni.

In inglese semplice: For the whole length of a stated period, without a break.

• He reads for hours at a time.
• They used to stay away for months at a time.
• Can you work for two hours at a time without a break?

Sinonimi: without a break, at a stretch

Espressioni comuni: hours at a time, weeks at a time

in un momento, in un periodo

Durante un periodo preciso in cui accade o è vera un’altra cosa.

In inglese semplice: During a particular period when something else is happening or true.

• She helped us at a time when we needed support.
• The price rose at a time when wages were falling.
• We cannot move house at a time like this.

Come si usa: at a time when + clause (The shop opened at a time when few people had money.)

Sinonimi: during a period

Espressioni comuni: at a time when, at a time like