anticlockwise
/ˌæntiˈklɒkwaɪz/ · /ˌæntiˈklɑːkwaɪz/
CEFR level B2Topic Daily lifeWord #4305 in the learning path
逆时针地
Definitions
adv. In the opposite direction to the movement of clock hands
逆时针地
adj. Moving opposite to the direction of clock hands
逆时针方向的
Example
Turn the lid anticlockwise to open the jar.
逆时针拧盖子，就能打开罐子。
In the experiment, participants rotated a handle anticlockwise while researchers measured changes in muscle activity.
实验中，参与者逆时针转动把手，研究人员同时测量肌肉活动的变化。
Collocations
- turn anticlockwise
- rotate anticlockwise
- an anticlockwise direction
Word family
- clockwise (adv.)
- clockwise (adj.)
Synonyms
- counterclockwise
Antonyms
- clockwise
Usage tip
英式常用anticlockwise，美式常用counterclockwise。
FAQ
- What does anticlockwise mean?
- In the opposite direction to the movement of clock hands Moving opposite to the direction of clock hands
- How is anticlockwise pronounced?
- UK /ˌæntiˈklɒkwaɪz/, US /ˌæntiˈklɑːkwaɪz/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
