"clockwise" in Chinese (Simplified)

• 顺时针

Definition

按照时钟指针的方向移动：从上到右、再到底部、然后到左侧，最后回到顶部。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))

常用于操作说明、机械和体育中。相反方向是 'counterclockwise'（逆时针）。作为副词或形容词使用，如 'turn clockwise'（顺时针转动）。

Examples

Please turn the handle clockwise to open it.

请将把手**顺时针**旋转打开。

The children ran clockwise around the playground.

孩子们绕操场**顺时针**跑圈。

Rotate the lid clockwise until it is tight.

将盖子**顺时针**旋紧。

Just twist it clockwise—it should pop right off.

只需**顺时针**扭一下，就能取下来了。

Are we supposed to run clockwise or the other way?

我们应该**顺时针**跑还是反方向？

If it doesn't fit, try turning it clockwise a bit more.

如果装不上，再**顺时针**转一点。