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1 a merge bine
1. ( d. ceas) to be rightto go true.2. to work like clockwork. -
2 a merge ca pe roate / unt
to go like clockwork / with a twing / a buzz / swimmingly / like greased lightningto run on wheels.Română-Engleză dicționar expresii > a merge ca pe roate / unt
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3 a merge ca un ceasornic / ca ceasul
Română-Engleză dicționar expresii > a merge ca un ceasornic / ca ceasul
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4 ca un ceasornic
like clockwork. -
5 exact ca un ceasornic
as regular as clockwork. -
6 totul merge ca pe roate
things are going strongeverything is going like clockworkthings are going swimmingly\totul merge ca pe roate a mers \totul merge ca pe roate everything went with a buzz / a roar / a run / a swing.
См. также в других словарях:
clockwork — ► NOUN ▪ a mechanism with a spring and toothed gearwheels, used to drive a mechanical clock, toy, or other device. ● like clockwork Cf. ↑like clockwork … English terms dictionary
clockwork — [kläk′wʉrk΄] n. 1. the mechanism of a clock 2. any similar mechanism, consisting of springs and geared wheels, as in some mechanical toys like clockwork very regularly, precisely, and evenly … English World dictionary
Clockwork — Clock work ( w[^u]rk ), n. The machinery of a clock, or machinery resembling that of a clock; machinery which produces regularity of movement. [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
clockwork — 1660s, mechanism of a clock, from CLOCK (Cf. clock) (n.) + WORK (Cf. work) (n.). Figurative sense of anything of unvarying regularity is recorded earlier (1620s) … Etymology dictionary
clockwork — [n] being on time; precision accuracy, consistency, perfect timing, regularity, smoothness; concept 818 … New thesaurus
Clockwork — For other uses, see Clockwork (disambiguation). Gear with escapement mechanism … Wikipedia
clockwork — clock|work [ˈklɔk wə:k US ˈkla:k wə:rk] n [U] 1.) BrE clockwork toys, trains, soldiers etc have machinery inside them that makes them move when you turn a key ▪ mechanical toys powered by clockwork ▪ The tape was driven by a clockwork motor. 2.)… … Dictionary of contemporary English
clockwork — noun (U) 1 clockwork toys, trains, soldiers etc have machinery inside them to make them move when you turn a key 2 go like clockwork if something you have arranged goes like clockwork, it happens in exactly the way you planned: The concert went… … Longman dictionary of contemporary English
Clockwork — Este artículo o sección necesita referencias que aparezcan en una publicación acreditada, como revistas especializadas, monografías, prensa diaria o páginas de Internet fidedignas. Puedes añadirlas así o avisar … Wikipedia Español
clockwork — [[t]klɒ̱kwɜː(r)k[/t]] 1) ADJ: ADJ n A clockwork toy or device has machinery inside it which makes it move or operate when it is wound up with a key. ...a clockwork train set. 2) PHRASE: PHR after v If you say that something happens like clockwork … English dictionary
clockwork — n. (misc.) to work like clockwork ( to work perfectly ); as regular as clockwork ( completely regular ) * * * [ klɒkwɜːk] as regular as clockwork ( completely regular ) (misc.) to work like clockwork ( to work perfectly ) … Combinatory dictionary
