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。 |
随便看 |
101BT英语在线翻译词典收录了36528条英语词汇在线翻译词条,基本涵盖了全部常用英语词汇的中英文双语翻译及用法,是英语学习的有利工具。