뜻
Continuously, without stopping, day and night.
문화적 배경
In the US, 'around the clock' is often used in news to describe '24-hour news cycles'. British English often uses 'round the clock' more frequently than American English. In international business, 'around the clock' is synonymous with 'global coverage'. In nursing, 'around-the-clock care' is a standard professional term.
Hyphenation
Use a hyphen when using it as an adjective before a noun: 'around-the-clock service'.
뜻
Continuously, without stopping, day and night.
Hyphenation
Use a hyphen when using it as an adjective before a noun: 'around-the-clock service'.
셀프 테스트
Complete the sentence.
The rescue team worked _____ to find the missing hikers.
The idiom is 'around the clock'.
Which sentence is correct?
Choose the best option.
This is the standard idiomatic expression.
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시각 학습 자료
연습 문제 은행
2 연습 문제The rescue team worked _____ to find the missing hikers.
The idiom is 'around the clock'.
Choose the best option.
This is the standard idiomatic expression.
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자주 묻는 질문
1 질문No, that means something else entirely. Stick to 'around the clock'.
관련 표현
24/7
synonym24 hours a day, 7 days a week
Day and night
similarAll the time
Non-stop
synonymWithout stopping
Around the clock care
specialized formConstant medical attention
