anticlockwise
anticlockwise — adverb
1. while turning or moving the reverse way from a clock's hands around a centre poi
while turning or moving the reverse way from a clock's hands around a centre point
Elise turned the handle anticlockwise until the window clicked shut.
turn + anticlockwise after the verb
The children ran anticlockwise around the cones during gym class.
Zuri rotated the map anticlockwise to match the road signs.
Please stir the soup anticlockwise for a few seconds first.
- counterclockwise
the usual American English equivalent
- to the left
can fit some turning actions, but it does not always imply circular movement
- clockwise
moving in the same direction as a clock's hands
文法句型
turn + anticlockwise
rotate + anticlockwise
move + anticlockwise
stir + anticlockwise
用法筆記
Most often comes after verbs of movement such as turn, rotate, stir, or run. Distinguish from the adjective sense: use this form after the verb when describing how something moves.
常見錯誤
anticlockwise — adjective
- anticlockwisepositive
- more anticlockwisecomparative
- most anticlockwisesuperlative
1. describing a turn, twist, or circular movement that goes the reverse way from a
describing a turn, twist, or circular movement that goes the reverse way from a clock's hands
The mechanic loosened the bolt with one slow anticlockwise turn.
anticlockwise + turn as a noun phrase
Jude drew an anticlockwise circle around the spilled juice.
The dancers took an anticlockwise step before facing the audience.
Aoi gave the jar lid an anticlockwise twist to open it.
- counterclockwise
the normal American English form for the same idea
- leftward
can describe movement toward the left, but it is less exact for circular rotation
- clockwise
going in the same direction as a clock's hands
文法句型
an anticlockwise turn
an anticlockwise twist
anticlockwise direction
anticlockwise movement
用法筆記
Usually comes before nouns such as turn, twist, direction, and movement. Distinguish from the adverb sense: use this form to describe the noun itself, not the way an action happens.