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like clockwork

/laɪk ˈklɒkwɜːrk/

翻译: 形容某事发生得极其规律、准确、可靠,就像按时刻表运行的机械一样。

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/laɪk ˈklɒkwɜːrk/B2informal
  • zh形容某事发生得极其规律、准确、可靠,就像按时刻表运行的机械一样。

Describes something that happens with perfect regularity, precision, and predictability, as if it were a machine operating on a schedule.

  1. Very regularly and predictablyB2informal

    Happening exactly as planned, without any problems or delays.

    zh像钟表一样准

    • The train arrived like clockwork at 8:15 AM.
    • Her daily routine runs like clockwork.
    • The project proceeded like clockwork, finishing ahead of schedule.