to count down
[phrase form: count]
01
倒计时, 倒数
to mark the decreasing time or numerical progression leading to a specific event, deadline, or moment of significance
例子
The crowd eagerly counted down the seconds to the New Year's Eve fireworks.
人群热切地倒计时着新年烟花的秒数。
The astronauts began to count down as the rocket prepared for liftoff.
随着火箭准备升空，宇航员们开始倒计时。
02
倒计时, 倒数
to await a precisely timed expected event, often with anticipation or excitement
例子
As the release date approached, fans eagerly counted down to the unveiling of the new album.
随着发行日期的临近，粉丝们热切地倒计时等待新专辑的揭晓。
Employees were counting down to the announcement of the company's annual performance bonuses.
员工们正在倒计时公司年度绩效奖金的宣布。
