grandfather clock

英 [ˌɡrænfɑːðə ˈklɒk] 美 [ˌɡrænfɑːðər ˈklɑːk]

n.  (置于高木匣中的)落地摆钟



牛津词典

noun

  1. (置于高木匣中的)落地摆钟
    an old-fashioned type of clock in a tall wooden case that stands on the floor

    柯林斯词典

    1. 落地式大摆钟
      A grandfather clock is an old-fashioned type of clock in a tall wooden case which stands upright on the floor.

      双语例句

      1. He sat listening to the tick of the grandfather clock.
        他坐在那儿,听着落地式大摆钟嘀嗒作响。
      2. Depp would call up potential customers and try to lure them in with free getaways to Greece and a grandfather clock just so they would buy some customized ballpoint pens.
        德普打电话给潜在客户,并以免费游希腊和一架老爷钟为诱饵,只有这样他们才会买一些专用圆珠笔。
      3. The song describes a grandfather's clock that faithfully ticks its way through its owner's life.
        这首歌描写了爷爷与古老大钟的关系。
      4. Note the Smoke Alarm above the grandfather clock.
        注意:以上祖父时钟烟雾报警器。
      5. Our company supply wooden clocks for domestic and abroad, including grandfather clock, cuckoo clocks, wall clocks, table clocks, etc.
        本公司长期供应内销及出口木钟,包括落地钟、布谷鸟钟、挂钟、座钟等。
      6. A large pendulum swung back and forth inside the grandfather clock.
        在老式落地座钟里面有一个大钟摆在摆来摆去。
      7. The grandfather clock was back in its old place.
        落地式大摆钟已放回原处了。
      8. In the dining room of my grandfather's house stood a massive grandfather clock.
        在我祖父家里的餐厅中,摆着一座大型的落地大摆钟。
      9. What made the machine possible was the "Grandfather Clock" engine, so named because it resembled a clock.
        这辆自动车的核心是它的“老爷钟”发动机,因为长得像钟,以此得名。
      10. It is just striking six on the grandfather clock.
        那个落地大座钟正敲6点。

      英英释义

      noun

      1. a pendulum clock enclosed in a tall narrow case

          Synonym:    longcase clock