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clock-watching

/ˈklɒk ˌwɒtʃ.ɪŋ/

翻译: 名词,指过度关注时间、频繁看钟表,尤其指盼着下班或休息时间快点到来。

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noun

/ˈklɒk ˌwɒtʃ.ɪŋ/C1formal
  • zh名词,指过度关注时间、频繁看钟表,尤其指盼着下班或休息时间快点到来。

A noun referring to the act of paying excessive attention to the clock, especially in anticipation of the end of the workday or a break.

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  1. Excessive attention to timeB2informal

    The act of frequently looking at the clock, especially while working, because one is eager for the workday to end.

    zh看表等下班

    • His constant clock-watching annoyed his manager.
    • Clock-watching is a sign of low job satisfaction.
    • She was accused of clock-watching during the meeting.
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  • clock-watchings plural form
  • clock-watchings' possessive plural form
  • clock-watching's possessive singular form