一分钟英语
四个包含单词 “clock” 的短语
内容简介
“Clock（时钟）” 记录着时间，让我们能够直观地看到时间的流逝。因此，一些包含单词 “clock” 的短语也和时间有着直接联系。比如， “The clock is ticking” 就借时钟滴答作响的声音形象地表达了 “时间紧迫，再不行动就晚了” 的意思。看视频，学习四个包含单词 “clock” 的短语。
用法总结
1. “around the clock” 没日没夜地，一刻不停地
She works around the clock, looking after the family and doing a full-time job.
We keep our air conditioning on around the clock during summer months.
2. “against the clock” 争分夺秒
I'm going to do this run against the clock. How far do you think I can get in one minute?
The essay deadline is close, so I need to write against the clock.
3. “like clockwork” 像时钟一样有规律
The dog barks just as I'm getting to sleep every night, like clockwork. It's so annoying!
My granddad gets up at 6 a.m. and goes to bed at 9 p.m. every day, like clockwork.
4. “the clock is ticking” 时间紧迫，再不行动就晚了
Can you be a bit faster? The clock is ticking and I don't want to be late.
The clock is ticking, we'd better hurry.