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o'clock

A1 adv
us /əˈklɑk/

Các nghĩa

  1. giờ (đúng)

    In conjunction with a numeral, indicates the time within a twelve-hour period (midnight to noon or noon to midnight), specifically the time when the hour hand of a clock points precisely to the symbol or marking corresponding to the designated numeral, i.e., at the hour.

    not-comparable

    We are expected to be there at six o'clock in the morning!

  2. đến giờ

    Used to indicate that it is time to do a specific action, or time for a specific action to occur.

    humorous · informal · not-comparable

    I'm feeling peckish; I think it must be nearly dinner o'clock.

  3. hướng (theo giờ)

    In conjunction with a numeral, indicates the direction, relative to the speaker or a vehicle, especially an aircraft, corresponding to the direction the hour hand is pointing at the time corresponding to the numeral, with twelve representing directly ahead on a horizontal plane, or directly up on a vertical plane, and three being to the right on either.

    not-comparable · with-numeral

    It's at nine o'clock about two feet in from the edge of the branch. You need to know your "o'clocks" (nondigital) to spot birds.