69. It's about time...
该是······的时候了

用法透视
也可以说"it is high time"，后面的句子中的动词要用虚拟语气。

支持范例
1. It's about time that he learned to look after himself.
现在该是他学会照顾自己的时候了。
2. It's high time that he was taught a lesson.
现在该是教训他的时候了。
3. Now you are talking, and about time too.
你这话说对了，早就该这么说嘛。

会话记忆
A: I have a complaint to make. The bill you sent me was incorrect. What's more, it isn't the first time
我要投诉。你们寄给我的帐单错了。况且，这也不是第一次了。
B: Well, I must apologize, madam. We have new computers here, you know.
啊，我向您道歉，夫人。我们这里刚用了新电脑。
A: Don't you think it's about time you got them working properly?
难道你们不认为是时候让它们正常工作了吗？
B: I agree entirely. I assure you it won't happen again.
我完全同意。保证不会再发生这种事了