单词 | clockwork-like |
释义 | > as lemmasˈclockwork-like ˈclockwork-like adv. and adj. (a) adv. in the manner of clockwork; with mechanical regularity; (b) adj. resembling clockwork or the motion of clockwork; that happens regularly or predictably at the same time or in the same way. ΘΚΠ the world > time > frequency > [adverb] > periodically termlya1450 by circuit1601 revolvingly1611 tide-wise1611 periodically1646 statedly1658 regularly1665 regular1704 clockwork-like1761 the world > time > frequency > [adjective] > periodical or recurring at regular intervals continualc1530 periodical1585 termly1594 clock-like1609 terminal1610 stated1611 regular1639 periodic1661 clockwork1679 recursive1766 clockwork-like1875 tidal1876 seasonal1880 1761 C. Churchill Night 2 The body's dull Machine; Which, clock-work like, with the same equal pace, Still travels on thro' life's insipid space. 1875 Shamrock 19 June 608/2 His clockwork-like life still went its even round. 1904 Cornishman 14 Feb. 8/3 S. Y. Williams and Brewer fed their forward with clockwork-like precision. 1995 Times Lit. Suppl. 28 July 18/4 Lavinia dances alone, clockwork-like, to an irritating little waltz. 2009 Vanity Fair Apr. 103/2 Bernard L. Madoff Investment Securities..was a legend on Wall Street for..the clockwork-like returns of 10 to 12 percent a year from its private-investment arm. < as lemmas |
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