to tick away
[phrase form: tick]
01
流逝, 过去
(of time, day, etc.) to gradually pass, indicating the continuous progression of moments or events
例子
As the train sped through the countryside, I watched the scenery blur by, feeling the hours ticking away until my destination.
当火车飞速穿过乡村时，我看着风景模糊地掠过，感觉到时间在流逝，直到我的目的地。
02
滴答, 滴答作响
(of watches, clocks, etc.) to make a rhythmic short sound as time progresses
例子
In the peaceful silence of the library, I could hear the wall clock ticking away.
在图书馆宁静的沉默中，我能听到墙上的时钟滴答作响。
