1. after time 是个成语,意思是:“迟到的 ”“超过规定时间的”,“过期的”
We cannot wait for anyone who arrives after time.
我们绝不等待任何迟到的人。
The publican was fined for selling beer after time.
这位酒店老板因出售过期啤酒而被罚了款。
2. after a time的意思则是“过了一段时间,过了很久”
After a time they came to a pond.
过了好久,他们来到一个池塘。
I didn't care for the place at first, but after a time I got to like it.
起初我不喜欢这个地方,但过了一段时间我便喜欢上它了。
He grew to like her after a time.
一段时期后,他渐渐喜欢起她来了。
After a time, you get to realize that these things don't matter.
过段时间你会觉得这些事情并不要紧。
After a time, the dog stopped following me.
过了一会儿,那条狗便不再跟着我了。