n.(事情发生或完成所需要的)一段时间，期限

原形：timescale复数：timescales

The project's timescale has been extended by two months due to unforeseen circumstances.
由于未预见的情况，该项目的时间表已经延长了两个月。
We need to adhere to the tight timescale for this product launch or we risk losing market share.
我们需要遵守这个产品发布的时间紧迫性，否则我们可能会失去市场份额。
The archaeological excavation was carried out over a timescale of several years.
这次考古发掘工作是在几年的时间尺度上进行的。
In geological terms, human existence is but a blink on the timescale of Earth's history.
在地质学时间尺度上，人类的存在只是地球历史上的一个短暂瞬间。
The project manager revised the timescale to better align with our available resources.
项目经理修订了时间表以更好地与我们可用资源相匹配。
The research project had to be completed within a strict timescale to meet funding requirements.
该研究项目必须在严格的时间表内完成，以满足资金要求。
Our company operates on an aggressive timescale to ensure rapid growth and market penetration.
我们的公司采取积极的时间表，以确保快速成长和市场渗透。
The timescale for the software development cycle needs to be adjusted based on user feedback.
根据用户反馈，我们需要调整软件开发周期的时间表。
The climate change models predict significant shifts in weather patterns on a century-long timescale.
气候变化模型预测，在百年长的时间尺度上，天气模式将发生显著变化。
Given the short timescale, the team had to work around the clock to finish the task on time.
鉴于时间紧迫，团队不得不夜以继日地工作，以便按时完成任务。