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单词 round-the-clock
释义

round-the-clock

clock

round-the-clock in British English

adjective
(or as adverb round the clock)
throughout the day and night

round-the-clock in American English

(ˈraʊndðəˈklɑk)
adjective, adverb
throughout the day and night; without interruption

round the clock

or around the clock
continuously, throughout the day and night
Fire crews were working round the clock to bring the huge blazes under control.

Examples of 'round-the-clock' in a sentence
round-the-clock

They claim that many of those made to feel important with round-the-clock protection are in little danger.
Times, Sunday Times (2014)
They are placed in the homes because they offer round-the-clock care.
The Sun (2015)
The sense of urgent anticipation is all too rare in these days of round-the-clock cricket coverage.
Times, Sunday Times (2014)
Or that law lords banned round-the-clock surveillance on dangerous suspects because it infringed their liberty.
The Sun (2007)
Taxpayers would have to provide him with round-the-clock protection.
The Sun (2008)
She remains minimally conscious and receives round-the-clock care.
Times, Sunday Times (2013)
He is now in hiding and under round-the-clock protection.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
She is unable to speak or walk and requires round-the-clock care.
Times, Sunday Times (2015)
His biggest nuisance was his dependence on the ventilator and round-the-clock nursing care.
Times, Sunday Times (2010)
He spent six months in hospital and returned home needing round-the-clock nursing care.
Times, Sunday Times (2014)
He is in constant pain and needs round-the-clock care.
The Sun (2008)
He had showed signs of improvement but required round-the-clock care.
Times, Sunday Times (2010)
DJ said that he was able to provide round-the-clock care if his father returned home.
Times, Sunday Times (2011)
Yesterday it emerged he is under round-the-clock police protection following last month's scandal.
The Sun (2008)
Well aware that sufferers cannot be trusted to eat, her parents agreed to round-the-clock care.
Times, Sunday Times (2013)
The round-the-clock care costs the couple nearly 3,400 a month.
Times, Sunday Times (2015)
Now they have worked out their routines to provide round-the-clock care at their home in Indiana.
The Sun (2009)
Culture Ministry officials say that the sheer number of artistic works in public places makes round-the-clock protection impossible.
Times, Sunday Times (2010)
The computers which keep the records of thousands of new members were wiped out, leaving repair staff working round-the-clock.
The Sun (2012)
Her mother had a stroke 18 months ago and doctors said that it would be best if she had round-the-clock residential care.
Times, Sunday Times (2009)
He is learning to walk again and is expected to spend up to a year in hospital, where he has round-the-clock police protection.
Times, Sunday Times (2012)
He requires round-the-clock care and the hospice helps me out when I need it.
The Sun (2014)
When she was discharged she was practically paralysed from the waist up and I had to organise round-the-clock care.
Times, Sunday Times (2008)
Advisers to the two companies are working round-the-clock to put the finishing touches on a deal, although the sources cautioned an announcement could slip to the weekend.
Times, Sunday Times (2006)
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