Tìm kiếm
to tick away
[phrase form: tick]
01
(of time, day, etc.) to gradually pass, indicating the continuous progression of moments or events
Example
As the sun set on the horizon, I felt the day ticking away, leaving behind memories of moments gone by.
As the train sped through the countryside, I watched the scenery blur by, feeling the hours ticking away until my destination.
The deadline was quickly approaching, and I could feel the time ticking away, urging me to work faster.
02
(of watches, clocks, etc.) to make a rhythmic short sound as time progresses
Example
The antique pocket watch on his desk continued ticking away, a reminder of the steady progression of time.
In the peaceful silence of the library, I could hear the wall clock ticking away.
As I lay in bed, I listened to the wall clock ticking away, counting the seconds until morning.
Ví dụ
As the sun set on the horizon, I felt the day ticking away, leaving behind memories of moments gone by.
As the train sped through the countryside, I watched the scenery blur by, feeling the hours ticking away until my destination.
The deadline was quickly approaching, and I could feel the time ticking away, urging me to work faster.
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