clockwise
/ˈklɒkwaɪz/ · /ˈklɑːkwaɪz/
CEFR level B2Topic Daily lifeWord #4608 in the learning path
顺时针方向地
Definitions
adv. in the same direction as the hands of a clock
顺时针方向地
adj. moving in the same direction as clock hands
顺时针方向的
Example
Turn the lid clockwise until the jar is sealed.
顺时针拧盖子，直到罐子密封。
Visitors move clockwise around the exhibition hall, allowing the museum to manage crowds and prevent congestion.
参观者沿顺时针方向绕展厅行进，便于博物馆管理人流并防止拥堵。
Collocations
- turn clockwise
- rotate clockwise
- a clockwise direction
Word family
- anticlockwise (adv.)
- counterclockwise (adv.)
Antonyms
- anticlockwise
- counterclockwise
Usage tip
反义词英式常用anticlockwise，美式常用counterclockwise。
FAQ
- What does clockwise mean?
- in the same direction as the hands of a clock moving in the same direction as clock hands
- How is clockwise pronounced?
- UK /ˈklɒkwaɪz/, US /ˈklɑːkwaɪz/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
