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Round the clock Meaning in English

expression

ˈɹaʊnd/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈkɫɑk
ROWND-thuh-KLAHK
ɹˈaʊnd/ /ðə, ði/ /klˈɒk
rownd-thuh-KLOK

释义

All day and all night, without stopping; operating or happening continuously for 24 hours.

用法与细微差别

Used in both formal and informal contexts when something happens, is available, or works 24 hours a day. Common collocation: 'work round the clock', 'service round the clock'. American English also uses 'around the clock.' Often relates to work, services, or emergencies.

例句

The hospital is open round the clock.

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He worked round the clock to finish the project.

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The police are watching the area round the clock.

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We offer customer support round the clock, so call us anytime.

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They've been cleaning up the mess round the clock since the storm hit.

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If you need help, our team is here round the clock.

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