Around the clock
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British pronunciation/ɐɹˈaʊnd ðə klˈɒk/
American pronunciation/ɐɹˈaʊnd ðə klˈɑːk/

"around the clock"的定义和意义

around the clock
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全天候, 不分昼夜

non-stop and continuing through the whole day and night
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around the clock definition and meaning
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What is the origin of the idiom "make a go of something" and when to use it?

The idiom "around the clock" originated from the concept of measuring time using a clock's circular face. It dates back to the late 19th century, when mechanical clocks became more prevalent and clock faces featured 12-hour or 24-hour markings. This expression is commonly employed in situations that require constant attention, monitoring, or availability.

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The customer service hotline operates around the clock to assist customers at any time.
客户服务热线全天候,不分昼夜地为客户提供帮助。
They work around the clock to meet the project deadline.
他们全天候,不分昼夜地工作,以满足项目的截止日期。
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