clock up

Phrasal Verb BritishAustralian ★★★☆☆ Moderate Neutral
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Meaning: To accumulate or achieve

累积、达成
Acumular, alcanzar
積み重ねる、達成する
축적하다, 달성하다

To record a total of hours or achievements.

记录累计的时间或成就。
Registrar un total de horas o logros.
時間や実績を積み上げて記録すること。
시간이나 성과의 총합을 기록하다.
Base verb: clock
Particle: up
Separable: Yes — the object can go between the verb and particle

Examples

  1. She clocked up 1000 hours.
    她累计了1000小时
    Ella acumuló 1000 horas
    彼女は1000時間を達成した
    그녀는 1000시간을 달성했다
  2. They clocked up impressive sales.
    他们创下了惊人的销售记录
    Ellos registraron ventas impresionantes
    彼らは驚くべき売上を記録した
    그들은 놀라운 매출을 기록했다
  3. He clocked up 30 years of service.
    他累计了30年的服务
    Él completó 30 años de servicio
    彼は30年の勤続を達成した
    그는 30년의 근속을 달성했다

Pronunciation

Usage Guide

Context: accumulating, recording, British

Tone: positive

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  • Clock up
    累积记录
    Acumular, alcanzar
    積み上げる、記録を達成する
    기록을 쌓다

Origin & History

From recording on a clock.

Cultural Context

Era: Modern

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal

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