clock
의미: 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.
예문
- 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.
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사용 가이드
맥락: general
어조: neutral
기원과 역사
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.
문화적 배경
Era: Modern
Generation: All ages
Social background: Universal
이야기와 상식
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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