take ·verb (NEEDS TIME)

Definition: If something takes a particular amount of time, you need that amount of time in order to be able to do it. Level: A2

我完成了那项工作——它花了我三天时间。

I finished the job - it ___took me three days.

我马上就能完成这份报告——这不会花很长时间。

I'll just finish this report - it won't ___take long.

乘火车去那个城市大约需要两个小时。

The journey to the city ___takes about two hours by train.