anticlockwise
anticlockwise — 副詞
1. while turning or moving the reverse way from a clock's hands around a centre poi
逆時針地
朝時鐘反方向轉動
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.
Elise 逆時針地轉動把手，直到窗戶喀噠一聲關上。
turn + anticlockwise after the verb
The children ran anticlockwise around the cones during gym class.
孩子們在體育課時逆時針地繞著角錐跑。
Zuri rotated the map anticlockwise to match the road signs.
Zuri 把地圖逆時針地轉了一下，好和路標對上。
Please stir the soup anticlockwise for a few seconds first.
請先逆時針地攪幾秒鐘這鍋湯。
- 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 — 形容詞
- anticlockwisepositive
- more anticlockwisecomparative
- most anticlockwisesuperlative
1. describing a turn, twist, or circular movement that goes the reverse way from a
逆時針的
朝時鐘反方向的
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.
技師慢慢做了一次逆時針的轉動，鬆開了那顆螺栓。
anticlockwise + turn as a noun phrase
Jude drew an anticlockwise circle around the spilled juice.
Jude 在灑出的果汁外面畫了一個逆時針的圓。
The dancers took an anticlockwise step before facing the audience.
舞者先跨出一個逆時針的步子，再面向觀眾。
Aoi gave the jar lid an anticlockwise twist to open it.
Aoi 給瓶蓋一個逆時針的扭轉，把它打開了。
- 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.