单词 | round-the-clock |
释义 | round-the-clock From Longman Dictionary of Contemporary Englishround-the-clockˌround-the-ˈclock adjective [only before noun]CONTINUOUShappening all the time, both day and night round-the-clock medical care → round the clockExamples from the Corpusround-the-clock• Eventually, they say, they want to create the round-the-clock convenience of the suburbs.• People prefer gas for its reliability, controllability and round-the-clock economy.• It is accessed by personal computer and offers a free, round-the-clock service.• Just over a year later, it went to a round-the-clock service.• It has been a hectic three years, operating a round-the-clock snack bar, and restaurant service for 17 hours every day.• Working in prisons, with the need for round-the-clock supervision poses particular problems for women who also carry traditional domestic responsibilities.• round-the-clock weather reports• Delicate little Louise, requiring round-the-clock, year-long, life-long protection. |
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