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单词 clockwork
释义 clockwork
UK ['klɒk.wɜ:k] US ['klɑ:k.wɝ:k] noun uncountable
■a system of springs and wheels that you wind (= turn) with a key or handle to make some clocks, toys and other devices operate (时钟、玩具等的)发条装置
a clockwork train/mouse发条玩具火车/玩具老鼠
UK ['klɒk.wɜ:k] US ['klɑ:k.wɝ:k] noun uncountable
like clockwork (also (as) regular as clockwork)
■very regularly, or at exactly the planned times 非常有规律;极为准时
Since the recent improvements to the service, the buses are running like clockwork.最近,自从改善服务后,公车运行得非常准时。
My daughter always calls me every Friday evening, (as) regular as clockwork.我女儿总是每星期五晚上给我打电话,非常准时。
UK ['klɒk.wɜ:k] US ['klɑ:k.wɝ:k] noun uncountable
run/go like clockwork
■to happen exactly as planned, without any trouble 准时进行;顺利进行
The party went like clockwork.晚会进行得很顺利。
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