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sweep-second

/ˈswiːp ˌsɛk.ənd/

翻译: 指钟表上用于指示秒数的细长指针,通常与时针、分针同轴安装,沿分钟刻度走一圈为一分钟。

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noun

C1formalcommontechnical/ˈswiːp ˌsɛk.ənd/

A noun referring to a second hand on a timepiece that is mounted on the same center as the hour and minute hands and is read on the minute markings.

  • 🇨🇳指钟表上用于指示秒数的细长指针,通常与时针、分针同轴安装,沿分钟刻度走一圈为一分钟。
  1. Watch or clock hand C1 formal

    A second hand on a watch or clock that is mounted on the same central axis as the hour and minute hands, and is read on the minute markings.

    • The sweep-second hand moves smoothly across the dial.
    • This chronograph features a central sweep-second hand.
    • He checked the sweep-second hand to time the experiment precisely.

    🇨🇳中央秒针

  • sweep-seconds plural form
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  • sweep-second's possessive singular form