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ticktock

/tik-tok/US // ˈtɪkˌtɒk //UK // (ˈtɪkˌtɒk) //

滴答声,滴答滴答,滴答滴答声

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Definitions

n.名词 noun
  1. 1
    • : an alternating ticking sound, as that made by a clock.
v.无主动词 verb
  1. 1
    • : to emit or produce a ticking sound, like that of a clock.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Examples

  • The timeline and ticktock of that commission’s work now stands as a national canon for the events of that day.

  • Ticktock, ticktock went the pendulum of the clock; and the wind moaned as it swept past the window.

  • Currying Ticktock turned out to be a much bigger job than Jim had anticipated.

  • Mrs. Meadows and Jean were neutral and puzzled respectively, so Ticktock reserved judgment on them.

  • Ticktock stopped grazing and looked up inquiringly at his suddenly large audience.

  • After tying Ticktock to the orchard fence, Jim stepped back and regarded his property with admiration.