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round-the-clock

Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English 5++朗文当代英语 5++LDOCE 5++朗文 5++ˌround-the-ˈclock adjective [only before noun]  CONTINUOUShappening all the time, both day and night 24小时不间断的,不分昼夜的 round-the-clock medical care 24小时医护 round the clock at clock1(2)
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round-the-clockEventually, they say, they want to create the round-the-clock convenience of the suburbs.People prefer gas for its reliability, controllability and round-the-clock economy.It is accessed by personal computer and offers a free, round-the-clock service.Just over a year later, it went to a round-the-clock service.It has been a hectic three years, operating a round-the-clock snack bar, and restaurant service for 17 hours every day.Working in prisons, with the need for round-the-clock supervision poses particular problems for women who also carry traditional domestic responsibilities.round-the-clock weather reportsDelicate little Louise, requiring round-the-clock, year-long, life-long protection.
happening the time, and Corpus day all night both


round-the-clock
ˌround-the-ˈclock adjective [only before noun]
happening all the time, both day and night:
    round-the-clock medical care
round the clock at clock1(6)


round-the-clockBrE /ˌraʊnd ðə ˈklɒk/ 🔊NAmE /ˌraʊnd ðə ˈklɑːk/ 🔊 (also aˌround-the-ˈclock) adjective [only before noun] lasting or happening all day and night 日夜不停的;持续一整天的round-the-clock nursing care全天的护理   see also clock noun