hourly

• 形容每小时发生一次，或按小时计算、衡量的。

Describes something that happens every hour, or is measured or calculated by the hour.

1. Occurring every hourB1formal

   Happening or done once every hour.

   每小时的

   • The train has an hourly departure schedule.
   • We receive hourly updates on the weather conditions.
   • The medication requires hourly administration.

   同义词horary

2. Payable by the hourB1formal

   Relating to payment or compensation calculated on an hourly basis.

   按小时计酬的

   • She works on an hourly wage at the restaurant.
   • The consultant charges an hourly fee for his services.
   • Hourly workers are entitled to overtime pay.

   反义词salaried

• 副词，表示“每小时一次”或“以每小时为间隔”。用于描述按小时发生或计算的动作或事件。

An adverb meaning 'every hour' or 'once an hour.' It is used to describe actions or events that occur at intervals of one hour.

1. Every hourB1formal

   Happening or done at intervals of one hour.

   每小时

   • The train runs hourly between the two cities.
   • Employees check their emails hourly.
   • The medication must be taken hourly during the first day.

2. By the hourB1formal

   Calculated or paid according to each hour of work or use.

   按小时计

   • He is paid hourly for his part‑time job.
   • The parking lot charges hourly rates.
   • They rent the equipment hourly.