How do you use "clock" in a sentence?

The clock on the wall shows half past three. We're working against the clock to meet the deadline. Don't forget to put the clocks back this weekend.

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Q: What does "clock" mean?

A device for measuring and displaying time The word 'clock' refers to a device that shows the time. 'Against the clock' means racing to finish before a deadline. 'Round the clock' means continuously, 24 hours. 'Body clock' refers to natural sleep-wake cycles. In British slang, 'to clock' someone means to notice or hit them.

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Significado: A device for measuring and displaying time

时钟

reloj

時計

시계

The word 'clock' refers to a device that shows the time. 'Against the clock' means racing to finish before a deadline. 'Round the clock' means continuously, 24 hours. 'Body clock' refers to natural sleep-wake cycles. In British slang, 'to clock' someone means to notice or hit them.

「clock」指显示时间的设备。「against the clock」意为赶在截止日期前完成。「round the clock」意为连续不断，24小时。「body clock」指自然的睡眠-觉醒周期。在英式俚语中，「to clock」某人意为注意到或打某人。

La palabra «clock» se refiere a un dispositivo que muestra la hora. «Against the clock» significa correr para terminar antes de una fecha límite. «Round the clock» significa continuamente, 24 horas. «Body clock» se refiere a los ciclos naturales de sueño-vigilia. En argot británico, «to clock» a alguien significa notarlo o golpearlo.

「clock」は時間を表示する装置を指します。「against the clock」は締め切りに間に合うよう競争すること。「round the clock」は24時間連続で。「body clock」は自然な睡眠覚醒サイクルを指します。イギリスのスラングでは、「to clock」は誰かに気づく、または殴ることを意味します。

'clock'은 시간을 보여주는 장치를 가리킨다. 'against the clock'은 마감 전에 끝내기 위해 서두르는 것을 뜻한다. 'round the clock'은 24시간 내내, 쉬지 않고라는 의미이다. 'body clock'은 자연적인 수면-각성 주기를 가리킨다. 영국 속어에서 'to clock' someone은 알아채다 또는 때리다라는 뜻이다.

Ejemplos

The clock on the wall shows half past three.
墙上的时钟显示三点半。
El reloj de la pared marca las tres y media.
壁の時計は3時半を指している。
벽의 시계가 3시 반을 가리키고 있다.
We're working against the clock to meet the deadline.
我们正在争分夺秒地赶截止日期。
Estamos trabajando contra reloj para cumplir con el plazo.
締め切りに間に合わせようと時間との戦いだ。
마감에 맞추기 위해 시간과 싸우고 있다.
Don't forget to put the clocks back this weekend.
这个周末别忘了把时钟调回去。
No olvides atrasar los relojes este fin de semana.
今週末、時計を戻すのを忘れないで。
이번 주말에 시계를 되돌리는 거 잊지 마.

Pronunciación

Guía de uso

Contexto: general

Tono: neutral

Origen e historia

From Medieval Latin 'clocca' meaning 'bell', probably of Celtic origin. Early mechanical clocks announced the time by striking bells, so the device took its name from the bell it rang.

Contexto cultural

Era: Modern

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal

Historia y curiosidades

The word 'clock' comes from the Medieval Latin 'clocca' meaning 'bell.' Early mechanical clocks in churches announced the time by striking bells, so the device took its name from its most noticeable feature.

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