| [/ˈklɔkwɜːk; ˋklɑkˏwək/] n [U] 用法:
1 mechanism with wheels and springs, like that of a clock （有似时钟的齿轮和发条的）机械:
[attrib 作定语] a clockwork toy, ie one driven by clockwork 机械玩具 *
with clockwork (ie absolute) precision 极精确 *
as regular as clockwork, ie very punctual 总是非常准时. 用法:
2 (idm 习语) like `clockwork with perfect regularity and precision; smoothly 极有规律性和准确性地; 顺利地; 精确地:
The operation went like clockwork. 手术进行得极为顺利. |