工期

wǒ men xū yào yán cháng gōng qī

我们需要延长工期。

We need to extend the time limit for a project.

gōng qī dìng wéi liǎng nián

工期定为两年。

The time limit for the project is set for two years.

tí gāo xiào lǜ suō duǎn gōng qī

提高效率，缩短工期。

increase efficiency and shorten the time limit for the project.

yán wù gōng qī

延误工期

be behind schedule for a project

wǒ men de gōng qī fēi cháng jǐn

我们的工期非常紧。

We're working to a very tight deadline.