to take time
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to need a significant amount of time to be able to happen, be completed, or achieved
Collocation
例
Learning a new language can take time, patience, and practice.
to take the time
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to set aside a portion of time for a specific activity, task, or purpose
Collocation例
She takes the time to read a book before going to bed.
to take one's time
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to spend as much as time one needs on doing something without hurrying
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Collocation例
Do n't worry about the deadline; you can take your time to finish the project.
