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单词 timepiece
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Definition of timepiece in English:

timepiece

noun ˈtʌɪmpiːsˈtaɪmˌpis
  • An instrument, such as a clock or watch, for measuring time.

    计时器;钟;表

    Example sentencesExamples
    • Over thousands of years, the accuracy of maps didn't improve significantly faster than the accuracy of primitive timepieces such as the sundial or water clock.
    • Descended from a long line of watchmakers, he makes a living designing timepieces.
    • You can also select ‘watch faces’ to change the look of your timepiece.
    • Shoppers will no longer be stuck if they forget their watches after the traditional timepiece was erected in the High Street.
    • She had downloaded his file onto her watch before leaving, which doubled not only as a timepiece but also a data organizer.
    • This discovery led to the invention of the pendulum and various timepieces such as the Grandfather clock, but at the time Galileo could not explain it.
    • The direction of each transect was randomly chosen using the second-hand on a timepiece.
    • The second hand rotates and the clock ticks in this high-energy version of a traditional timepiece.
    • Some chairman get a gold timepiece for clocking up 50 years with the same company.
    • A watch is more than just a timepiece the same way a car is more than just a method of transportation.
    • What exactly is it that our timepieces measure?
    • Given the Wilsons' obsession with turning back the clock, Steve's passion for collecting and re-creating vintage timepieces seems appropriate.
    • Most prefer personal timepieces (e.g. wristwatches) for documentation of routine care interventions.
    • Take a ride in the (fully restored) antique elevator and synchronise your watch with the mother of all timepieces.
    • Speaking of which, if you do opt to wear your watch, keep your timepiece and bracelet on separate wrists.
    • His house was something of a clock clinic where neighbours would have their timepieces repaired.
    • Simon is credited with inventing several types of clocks, and today his timepieces are highly prized by collectors.
    • The father gave the son a watch; a magnificent timepiece, a one-off, worth upwards of £30,000.
    • The Swiss watchmaking legend draws from its active engagement in the world of sports to create the most accurate measuring instruments and sports-inspired timepieces ever made.
    • Seventy-one percent of practitioners preferred to use personal timepieces (e.g. wristwatches) for routine care.
    Synonyms
    chronometer, small clock, timer

Definition of timepiece in US English:

timepiece

nounˈtīmˌpēsˈtaɪmˌpis
  • An instrument, such as a clock or watch, for measuring time.

    计时器;钟;表

    Example sentencesExamples
    • The Swiss watchmaking legend draws from its active engagement in the world of sports to create the most accurate measuring instruments and sports-inspired timepieces ever made.
    • Take a ride in the (fully restored) antique elevator and synchronise your watch with the mother of all timepieces.
    • The father gave the son a watch; a magnificent timepiece, a one-off, worth upwards of £30,000.
    • She had downloaded his file onto her watch before leaving, which doubled not only as a timepiece but also a data organizer.
    • The direction of each transect was randomly chosen using the second-hand on a timepiece.
    • This discovery led to the invention of the pendulum and various timepieces such as the Grandfather clock, but at the time Galileo could not explain it.
    • Seventy-one percent of practitioners preferred to use personal timepieces (e.g. wristwatches) for routine care.
    • The second hand rotates and the clock ticks in this high-energy version of a traditional timepiece.
    • Most prefer personal timepieces (e.g. wristwatches) for documentation of routine care interventions.
    • What exactly is it that our timepieces measure?
    • You can also select ‘watch faces’ to change the look of your timepiece.
    • A watch is more than just a timepiece the same way a car is more than just a method of transportation.
    • Given the Wilsons' obsession with turning back the clock, Steve's passion for collecting and re-creating vintage timepieces seems appropriate.
    • Shoppers will no longer be stuck if they forget their watches after the traditional timepiece was erected in the High Street.
    • Speaking of which, if you do opt to wear your watch, keep your timepiece and bracelet on separate wrists.
    • His house was something of a clock clinic where neighbours would have their timepieces repaired.
    • Simon is credited with inventing several types of clocks, and today his timepieces are highly prized by collectors.
    • Descended from a long line of watchmakers, he makes a living designing timepieces.
    • Over thousands of years, the accuracy of maps didn't improve significantly faster than the accuracy of primitive timepieces such as the sundial or water clock.
    • Some chairman get a gold timepiece for clocking up 50 years with the same company.
    Synonyms
    chronometer, small clock, timer
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