clockwork
n[U]
1 mechanism with wheels and springs, like that of a clock (有似时钟的齿轮和发条的)机械
[attrib 作定语]
a clockwork toy, ie one driven by clockwork 机械玩具
with clockwork (ie absolute) precision 极精确
as regular as clockwork, ie very punctual 总是非常准时.
2 (idm 习语) like `clockwork with perfect regularity and precision; smoothly 极有规律性和准确性地; 顺利地; 精确地
The operation went like clockwork. 手术进行得极为顺利.
🏥 医学释义
发条装置,发条机构
🗣️ 情景例句
I've mailed off several applications for jobs that interest me.
我已经寄出了几份求职材料,应聘我感兴趣的职位。
I'm Jim.
我是吉姆。
So how are you, Wang Bing. Are you excited about your new job?