to tick away
01
流逝, 过去
(of time, day, etc.) to gradually pass, indicating the continuous progression of moments or events
语法信息
形态构成
短语
动作动词
规则
不可分离
小品词
away
基本动词
tick
现在时
tick away
第三人称单数
ticks away
现在分词
ticking away
一般过去时
ticked away
过去分词
ticked away
例子
The deadline was quickly approaching, and I could feel the time ticking away, urging me to work faster.
截止日期很快就要到了，我能感觉到时间在流逝，催促我加快工作速度。
02
滴答, 滴答作响
(of watches, clocks, etc.) to make a rhythmic short sound as time progresses
例子
As I sat in the waiting room, I could hear the clock ticking on the minutes.
当我坐在候诊室时，我能听到时钟滴答作响地走过每一分钟。
