第十二节
Chance
Basic need
音形义
Everyday Expressions
n. [C] (时)钟
I set my alarm clock for 6.30. (我把闹钟拨到6点半响。)
v. 计时；记录
This old car has clocked up another 50,000 kilometers. (这部老爷车已经行驶了5万公里）
v. 达到（速度）
He clocked 9.6 seconds for the 100 meters. (他用9.6秒跑完
复合词语
clockwise (顺时针);
clock tower (钟楼);
clock watcher (总看钟点等着下班的人)
常见搭配 Useful Phrases
把钟拨准 --- put the clock right
把钟拨慢 --- turn back the clock
把钟拨快 --- set a clock ahead
争分夺秒 --- race work against the clock
给钟上发条 --- wind a clock
抢时间 --- fight the clock
连轴转 --- work around the clock
习语与俗语 Idioms & Slangs
clock in/ clock out ---（上班/ 下班）签到；打卡
stay the clock --- 不介意时间 (forget about time)
around the clock --- 夜以继日
生活用语 Street Talks
A: Damn George, he’s trying to kill the clock. (为保持分数而拿着球拖延比赛时间）
B: We’ve got to stop him. Come on!
If you don’t shut up, buster, I’m gonna clean your clock! (狠揍你一顿)
A: All staff in the company are required to clock in. (记录上班时间)
B: Clock in? You mean punch in? (同样表示记录上班时间)
A: Yes!
B: Do we have staff who usually clock in late?
A: Sometimes, yes.
B: Well I used to set my alarm clock for exactly 7 o’clock a.m. I’m sure I won’t be late for work.
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