Everyday Expressions

I set my alarm clock for 6.30. (我把闹钟拨到6点半响。)

This old car has clocked up another 50,000 kilometers. (这部老爷车已经行驶了5万公里）

He clocked 9.6 seconds for the 100 meters. (他用9.6秒跑完100米）

生活用语 Street Talks

A: Damn George, he's trying to kill the clock. (为保持分数而拿着球拖延比赛时间）

B: We've got to stop him. Come on!

If ya don't shut up, buster, I'm gonna clean your clock! (狠揍你一顿)

The new regulations will put the clock back by 50 years. (新的规章是开倒车，要退回50年前的水平。)

A: All staff in the company are required to clock in. (记录上班时间)

B: Clock in? You mean punch in? (同样表示记录上班时间）

A: Yes!

B: Do we have staff who usually clock in late?

A: Sometimes, yes.

B: Well I used to set my alarm clock for exactly 7 o'clock a.m. I'm sure I won't be late for work.

Let's stay the clock babygirl, and enjoy ourselves. (忘记时间)

谚语Proverbs

A clock that stands still is better than one that goes wrong. 不走的钟比不准的钟更好。