clockwork
n[U]
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.
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.
🏥 医学释义
发条装置,发条机构
🗣️ 情景例句
you spend with Dad and me ... and the family.
你和父亲, 我及全家人共度的。
The best (greatest) fish keep (swim near) the bottom.
好鱼游水底(指:有价值之物不能轻易得到)。
I envy you for your ability to cope with the situation.