1 PHRASAL VERB (引擎)空转,低速运转 If an engine is ticking over, it is running at a low speed or rate, for example when it is switched on but you are not actually using it. (引擎)空转,低速运转 [British]
2 PHRASAL VERB (人、系统、业务)慢吞吞地工作,进展缓慢 If a person, system, or business is ticking over, they are working steadily, but not producing very much or making much progress. (人、系统、业务)慢吞吞地工作,进展缓慢 [British]
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The market is at least ticking over. [VERB PREP.]
至少市场还在缓慢发展。
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It keeps you ticking over, stops you being complacent. [VERB PREP.]
这使你进展缓慢,得意不起来。
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