| 单词 | to beat the clock |
| 释义 | > as lemmasto beat the clock to beat the clock: to complete a task within a given time; to perform a task quickly; (also) to save time. ΚΠ 1885 Morning Oregonian (Portland, Oregon) 20 June The ability to beat the clock is confined to a few. 1912 Times 2 Sept. 10/4 The Middlesex bowlers were always masters of the situation, and in the end they beat the clock—their real task—with half an hour to spare. 1925 Woman's World (Chicago) Apr. 31/1 (advt.) Tempting dishes that beat the clock. Only a minute is needed to mix Raisin Rice Pudding and it's most inexpensive. 1976 Western Mail (Cardiff) 27 Nov. 20/5 Bangor City have failed to beat the clock in their attempt to sign a second newcomer to appear against..Matlock Town at Farrar Road today. 2004 Tucson (Arizona) Citizen (Nexis) 22 June 4b The Arizona Legislature is rushing to beat the clock and deliver to voters a comprehensive overhaul of the state's trust-land system. < as lemmas |
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