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单词 o'clock
释义

o'clock

adverb

o'·​clock ə-ˈkläk How to pronounce o'clock (audio)
ō-
1
: according to the clock
the time is three o'clock
2
used for indicating position or direction as if on a clock dial that is oriented vertically or horizontally
an airplane approaching at six o'clock

Example Sentences

Recent Examples on the Web Twelve o'clock high: WWII-era B-17 coming to Indy for flights, tours next monthThe Indianapolis-to-Phoenix flight is one of 28 new routes Allegiant announced this week nationwide. Fox59, Indianapolis Star, 20 June 2017

Word History

Etymology

contraction of of the clock

First Known Use

1535, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

o'clock

adverb

o'·​clock ə-ˈkläk How to pronounce o'clock (audio)
: according to the clock
The time is one o'clock.
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