electric clock

Thân thiện

The electric clock on the wall shows the time for the class.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • A clock powered by electricity: An electric clock is a timekeeping device that operates using electrical power, typically through a small electric motor or electronic circuitry to move its hands or display.

Examples of Usage

• Noun:
  • The electric clock on the wall is very accurate.
  • Most modern offices use electric clocks because they don't need winding.

Advanced Usage

• "To be as regular as an electric clock": To be extremely punctual or consistent.
  • Her morning routine is as regular as an electric clock.

Variants and Related Words

• Electric motor (n): A device that converts electrical energy into mechanical motion, often used in electric clocks.
• Clockwork (n): The mechanism of a clock, often contrasted with electric mechanisms.
  • Traditional clockwork versus modern electric movement.

Synonyms

• Electronic timepiece: A device that tells time using electronic components.
• Mains-powered clock: A clock that runs on electricity from a wall outlet.

Related Phrases

• To run like clockwork: To function very smoothly and precisely.
  • The event organization ran like clockwork.
• Against the clock: Rushing to finish before a deadline.
  • We are working against the clock to complete the project.

Related Idioms

• To turn back the clock: To return to a past situation or time.
  • We can't turn back the clock on technological progress.

Học thuật

Noun

1. a clock using a small electric motor