timepiece
/ˈtaɪmpiːs/ (bre, ipa) · [tˈaɪmpˌis] /ˈtaɪmpiːs/ (ame, ipa) · [tˈaɪmpˌis] /ˈtīm-ˌpēs How to pronounce timepiece (audio)/ (ame, mw)
timepiece — noun
- timepiecesingular
- timepiecesplural
1. a clock or a watch, especially one that people value for the skill used to make
a clock or a watch, especially one that people value for the skill used to make it, its age, or its attractive appearance rather than being an ordinary everyday item
The grandfather clock in the hallway was a family timepiece passed down through four generations.
heirloom context: family timepiece passed down
Saira spotted a delicate silver timepiece in an antique shop window near the station.
adjective + timepiece (delicate silver)
Liam's uncle gave him a beautiful Swiss timepiece when he finished university.
The museum collection includes a rare timepiece made by a famous French clockmaker.
Each morning Astrid wound her antique timepiece and set it carefully on the bedside table.
- clock
the most common everyday word; usually refers to a wall, desk, or tower device rather than a worn item
- watch
a small timepiece worn on the wrist or carried in a pocket, not used for large devices
- chronometer
a very precise timepiece used in navigation, science, or for measuring small time intervals; much more technical than timepiece
文法句型
timepiece + verb (e.g. timepiece shows, timepiece strikes)
用法筆記
Considered formal or old-fashioned. In everyday conversation, clock (for wall or large instruments) and watch (for wrist or pocket devices) are far more common. Timepiece often appears in writing about antiques, museum exhibits, or finely made objects.