| 单词 | against the clock |
| 释义 | > as lemmasagainst the clock P8. against the clock: in competition with the passage of time; with the aim of finishing a race, one's task, etc., as quickly as possible, or before the expiry of a certain period. Cf. against time at time n., int., and conj. Phrases 3c. ΚΠ 1857 Freeman's Jrnl. (Dublin) 23 Feb. A long series of adjournments and speaking against the clock, protracted sittings, and harassing divisions have been avoided. 1940 Times 3 Feb. 8/4 The time-limit in chess. Playing against the clock. 1960 Times Rev. Industry Jan. 28/3 Often the work is conducted against the clock. 2015 Frontiers in Ecol. & Environment 13 295/1 Scientists are racing against the clock to understand how complex marine ecosystems will respond to climate change. < as lemmas |
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