英语词组watch the clock是什么意思，短语翻译、用法及例句-英语词组固定搭配大全

Idiom

watch the clock

to keep looking to see what the time is because you are eager to stop what you are doing.

I can tell if a film isn't holding my attention because I find myself watching the clock and changing position a lot.

watch the clock

To continually check the time because one desires something to end, typically because one is bored or is anxiously waiting to start a different activity. I was supposed to work on that spreadsheet, but I just watched the clock for the last two hours. Quit watching the clock and pay attention, Janine. We still have a lot of material to cover before class ends.

watch the clock

wait eagerly for the end of working hours.

It is from this expression that the word clock-watcher has developed, referring to someone who is determined not to work more than their allotted hours.

watch the ˈclock

(disapproving) often check what time it is, because you are impatient for something to finish or to happen: Someone who spends all their time watching the clock is usually not a good worker. ▶ ˈclock-watching noun: Don’t spend the afternoon clock-watching. ˈclock-watcher noun

词组	watch the clock
释义	Idiom watch the clock to keep looking to see what the time is because you are eager to stop what you are doing. I can tell if a film isn't holding my attention because I find myself watching the clock and changing position a lot. watch the clock To continually check the time because one desires something to end, typically because one is bored or is anxiously waiting to start a different activity. I was supposed to work on that spreadsheet, but I just watched the clock for the last two hours. Quit watching the clock and pay attention, Janine. We still have a lot of material to cover before class ends. watch the clock wait eagerly for the end of working hours. It is from this expression that the word clock-watcher has developed, referring to someone who is determined not to work more than their allotted hours. watch the ˈclock (disapproving) often check what time it is, because you are impatient for something to finish or to happen: Someone who spends all their time watching the clock is usually not a good worker. ▶ ˈclock-watching noun: Don’t spend the afternoon clock-watching. ˈclock-watcher noun
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