tick by
片語動詞所屬單字tick
tick by — 片語動詞
1. (of time) to pass gradually and often slowly, especially when someone is waiting
1.片語動詞
釋義
(of time) to pass gradually and often slowly, especially when someone is waiting for something.
例句
The minutes ticked by slowly while Chiara waited for the delayed train to arrive.
As the hours ticked by, Paloma grew more worried about her missing cat.
2. To pass slowly, one unit at a time, often used for time.
2.片語動詞
釋義
慢慢過去
To pass slowly, one unit at a time, often used for time.
例句
The hours ticked by during the long meeting.
As the days ticked by, her anxiety grew.