释义 |
downtime I. \ˈ ̷ ̷ˌ ̷ ̷\ noun Etymology: down (IV) + time 1. : time during which a machine, department, or factory is inactive during normal operating hours (as for repairs or setting up or from lack of materials) 2. a. : a period during which an incentive worker is unable to produce because of plant factors beyond his control and therefore receives payment at an agreed base rate b. : money paid a worker for downtime II. \ˈ ̷ ̷ ¦ ̷ ̷ \ noun Etymology: down + time (IV) 1. : time during which production or operation is stopped (as in a factory or on a machine) especially during setup for an operation, during a breakdown, or when making repairs < few moving parts and, thus, low maintenance costs and downtime — J.C.Friedlander > 2. : time when a person is not at work < spends much of his downtime watching TV — Sue Reilly > |